Paul von Jankó facts for kids

Paul von Jankó (born June 2, 1856 – died March 17, 1919) was a talented Hungarian pianist and engineer. He is best known for inventing a special musical keyboard.

Early Life and Studies

Paul von Jankó began his studies in Vienna. There, he learned about mathematics and music. He had famous teachers like H. Schmitt, J. Krenn, and the well-known composer Anton Bruckner.

Later, Paul moved to Berlin in 1881. For two years, he continued studying mathematics at the city's university. He also kept up his piano lessons with H. Erlich.

The Janko Keyboard

In 1882, Paul von Jankó created something amazing. He invented the Janko keyboard. This was a new type of piano keyboard.

What made it special? It was a 6-plus-6-keyboard. This means it had six rows of keys instead of the usual one. This design made it easier to play certain musical pieces. It also helped pianists reach notes that were far apart.