Black Keyboard Keys

[hjb123]

Does anyone know:
' which heavy hard wood was traditionally used for the black keys on a piano keyboard?

Many thanks!

[happygam]

Hi....I always thought that ebony was used for black keys....probably wrong though!!

[hjb123]

I think thats right - Ive had this question before and struggled with the answer - but Ebony definately rings a bell!

Thanks!

[wnjxc21]

Ebony And Ivory Live Together In Perfect Harmony
Side By Side On My Piano Keyboard, Oh Lord, Why Don't We?

thats what the song by mcartney and stevie wonder says!

[happygam]

Your very welcome...think its right!! Yip...the good old mcartney/wonder song always springs to mind at the mention of ebony.....!!

[janetsflower]

Its ebony of course