Would making pianos locallyencourage the growth of music culture in Japan?
Next, pianos…
1899
Torakusu made his own way to the United States of America to study how to make the latest musical instruments
In 1899 Torakusu Yamaha visited more than 100 factories, hoping to begin making pianos in Japan after his success with the reed organ.
![[Image] Journal of Travel to the United States](/en/about/history/innovation/episode-02/images/1899-1.jpg)
Journal of travel to the United States
1900
Piano making begins
Yamaha began crafting upright pianos in 1900, with grand piano manufacturing beginning two years later.
Creating luxury furniture for the interiors of well-known buildings
![[Image] Upright Piano](/en/about/history/innovation/episode-02/images/1900-1.jpg)
![[Image] Grand Piano](/en/about/history/innovation/episode-02/images/1900-2.jpg)
Serial No.1022
Grand Piano／Early 1900s
1930
Scientifically proven excellence
Yamaha staff received instruction from German piano technicians, acquiring a variety of techniques. In 1930, They installed equipment for scientific analysis and measurement, and compiled a wealth of data that confirmed the high quality of Yamaha pianos.
Success with metals
Research into electronic sound sources
1967
Towards the creation of world-renowned concert grand pianos
In 1967 the flagship “CF” model grand piano, created specifically to achieve world-class tone, made its debut, winning acclaim from maestro Sviatoslav Richter and other leading pianists around the world.
Home computers and automatic piano performance
![[Image] CF](/en/about/history/innovation/episode-02/images/1967-1.jpg)