SPECIAL EVENT in Niigata, Japan

On November 16th, Professor Koji Tanaka of Niigata University hosted a public trial session and talk event featuring an upright piano with narrow keys. During the event, Professor Tanaka, Chiaki Kuroda —founder of the Japan Narrow Key Piano Society —, and Aki Sato spoke to the audience from different perspectives.

The event took place at the Music Building of the Faculty of Education at Niigata University, where an upright piano with stretto keys made by the Brother company is housed. Participation in both the trial session and the talk event was open to the general public.

Event Schedule from the invite:

1. Try playing the narrow key piano
   You can freely play the upright narrow-key piano owned by Niigata University.

2. Open Piano Discussion
   Topics:

• “Hand Size and Piano Performance” by Koji Tanaka (Niigata University Professor, Pianist)

• “History and Future of Keyboard Width Sizes” by Chiaki Kuroda (Member of the Narrow Key Piano Association)

• “Piano Performance and Hand Injuries” by Aki Sato (Member of the Narrow Key Piano Association, Doctor)
  Let’s casually discuss various topics with everyone gathered at the venue

Participation Fee: Free

Registration:
Please register via the https://forms.gle/MPEK3Pd7UnqwLrFj8
Or send an email to ktanaka@ed.niigata-u.ac.jp
Details about the venue will be sent by email to those who register.

Organizers:
Niigata University Faculty of Education, Department of Music & Faculty of Engineering, Human Support Sensory Science Program, Tanaka Laboratory