What is polyphony?

Polyphony is the maximum number of individual notes your piano can produce simultaneously. For example, a piano with 192-note polyphony can play up to 192 different notes at the same time.

Higher polyphony is important for sustained passages — when the damper pedal is held and notes are accumulating — as a piano with low polyphony may drop older notes to accommodate new ones.

Higher polyphony also allows for richer chord voicings and better handling of rapid passages. Check your piano's owner's manual for its specific polyphony rating.