The piano was invented in 1698 by Bartolomeo Cristofori in Italy. Did you know that it has more than 12,000 parts, 10,000 of which are moving.  A standard piano has about 230 strings, each of which has about 165 pounds of tension. The combined tension of the strings is more than 18 tons. For the concert grand piano, that number increases to more than 30 tons. That's some piano trivia that most piano lovers won't know.

This Piano Wall Clock is a great gift for a piano lover but it might just inspire you to learn to play because it is never too late to start. Make the time to learn, then practice and practice till it is music to your ears.