How many strings does a standard grand piano have?
Music hard Data from 2024
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The answer
230 strings
A grand piano has around 230 strings for its 88 keys — most notes use two or three strings tuned together. The total tension across them is roughly 20 tonnes, which is why the frame is cast iron.
Where this number comes from
| Source | Steinway & Sons technical specifications |
|---|---|
| Figure refers to | 2024 |
| Last checked | |
| Unit | strings |
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