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88th Street
In the West End of The Goods Shed lies the arts district of 88th Street. Roll up, roll up! Have a closer look at the illusionists, actors, musicians and other performers who call this honky-tonk piano home, sweet home. The bright lights of broadway beckon, but tonight they're noticeably subdued. Regardless, the show must go on!
Facts & (non Mini) Figures
- Constructed using ~31,000 LEGO pieces.
- The modern piano was first invented by Bartolomew Cristofori in Italy around 1700.
- Whilst pianos are stringed instruments, you will find them within the percussion section of a symphony orchestra because a piano’s sound is produced by the hammers that hit its strings.
- The fear of music is called Melophobia. What word do you think that comes from?
Making Music
Feeling inspired? Design and create your own instrument at home! Think maracas, drums, maybe it’s a rainmaker?
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