Fwd: info for a journalist

Richard Brekne Richard.Brekne@grieg.uib.no
Wed, 21 May 2003 23:03:41 +0200



Kent Swafford wrote:

> The PTG receives occasional research requests from journalists. We want
> to help, but have limited ability to do so.
>
> Can anyone answer the following questions, citing sources?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kent Swafford
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> > Why 88 keys on a piano?

Because 85 proved not to be enough

> > How many pianos are there in the world?

Very many indeed

>
> > How many pianos are there in the U S?

Not as many as in point two.


Sorry :)

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