Key (instrument) Key (instrument) A key is a specific part of a musical instrument. The purpose and function of the part in question depends on the instrument. On instruments equipped with tuning machines, violins and guitars, for example, a key is part of a tuning machine. It is a worm gear with a key shaped end used to turn a cog, which, in turn, is attached to a post which winds the string. The key is used to make pitch adjustments to a string. With other instruments, zithers and drums, for example, a key is essentially a small wrench used to turn
Institute of Musical Instrument Technology u. Söhne Pianos) and Dr William McVicker (Royal Festival Hall). Corporate members of the institute use the letters F.I.M.I.T. (Fellow of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology), and M.I.M.I.T. (Member of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology). Honorary Life Members and Honorary Life Fellows are also Corporate members. Associates use the initials A.I.M.I.T. (Associate of the Institute of Musical Instrument Technology) but are Non-corporate members. Honorary Fellows, Students, Companions, and Graduates are not Corporate members. The Institute publishes a Newsletter and an annual "Directory", both of which are available exclusively to its membership. The current President/Secretary is Malcolm Dalton FIMIT;