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The '''Halberstadt keyboard''' (or '''Halberstadt layout''') is the standard [[keyboard]] found on | The '''Halberstadt keyboard''' (or '''Halberstadt layout''') is the standard [[keyboard]] found on {{w|piano}}s, {{w|organ (music)|organs}}, {{w|harpsichord}}s, {{w|clavichord}}s, and most electronic {{w|synthesizer}}s and {{w|sampler (musical instrument)|samplers}}. | ||
== Layout == | == Layout == | ||
The Halberstadt keyboard contains a number of repetitions of a 12-key pattern, which conventionally corresponds to 12-tone equal temperament, such that the pattern repeats at the octave. Starting on C, the notes go as follows: | The Halberstadt keyboard contains a number of repetitions of a 12-key pattern, which conventionally corresponds to 12-tone equal temperament, such that the pattern repeats at the octave. Starting on C, the notes go as follows: | ||
[[File:Kyboard.png|thumb|748x748px|Halberstadt keyboard layout]] | [[File:Kyboard.png|thumb|748x748px|Halberstadt keyboard layout]] | ||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
{| class="wikitable center-all" | |||
|+ | |+ | ||
!Key | ! Key | ||
!Color | ! Color<ref group="note">On a modern piano. Some instruments (notably harpsichords and clavichords) have reverse colors.</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|C | | C | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|C#/Db | | C#/Db | ||
|Black | | Black | ||
|- | |- | ||
|D | | D | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|D#/Eb | | D#/Eb | ||
|Black | | Black | ||
|- | |- | ||
|E | | E | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|F | | F | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|F#/Gb | | F#/Gb | ||
|Black | | Black | ||
|- | |- | ||
|G | | G | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|G#/Ab | | G#/Ab | ||
|Black | | Black | ||
|- | |- | ||
|A | | A | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|A#/Bb | | A#/Bb | ||
|Black | | Black | ||
|- | |- | ||
|B | | B | ||
|White | | White | ||
|- | |- | ||
|(C) | | (C) | ||
|(White) | | (White) | ||
|} | |} | ||
The black keys are raised and placed further back compared to the white keys. The white keys contain the C major scale, and the black keys contain the F# major pentatonic scale. | The black keys are raised and placed further back compared to the white keys. The white keys contain the C major scale, and the black keys contain the F# major pentatonic scale. | ||
On a standard piano, there are 88 keys, corresponding to 7 octaves and 4 additional pitches. | On a standard piano, there are 88 keys, corresponding to 7 octaves and 4 additional pitches. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.tonalsoft.com/enc/h/halberstadt.aspx Halberstadt keyboard] on [[Tonalsoft encyclopedia]] | * [http://www.tonalsoft.com/enc/h/halberstadt.aspx Halberstadt keyboard] on [[Tonalsoft encyclopedia]] | ||
== Notes == | |||
<references group="note"/> | |||
[[Category:Keyboards]] | [[Category:Keyboards]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:33, 15 April 2025
The Halberstadt keyboard (or Halberstadt layout) is the standard keyboard found on pianos, organs, harpsichords, clavichords, and most electronic synthesizers and samplers.
Layout
The Halberstadt keyboard contains a number of repetitions of a 12-key pattern, which conventionally corresponds to 12-tone equal temperament, such that the pattern repeats at the octave. Starting on C, the notes go as follows:
| Key | Color[note 1] |
|---|---|
| C | White |
| C#/Db | Black |
| D | White |
| D#/Eb | Black |
| E | White |
| F | White |
| F#/Gb | Black |
| G | White |
| G#/Ab | Black |
| A | White |
| A#/Bb | Black |
| B | White |
| (C) | (White) |
The black keys are raised and placed further back compared to the white keys. The white keys contain the C major scale, and the black keys contain the F# major pentatonic scale.
On a standard piano, there are 88 keys, corresponding to 7 octaves and 4 additional pitches.
External links
Notes
- ↑ On a modern piano. Some instruments (notably harpsichords and clavichords) have reverse colors.