: the cover of a piano keyboard.

Should you close the Fallboard?

Keeping your fallboard open or closed comes down to personal taste and choice. If you are worried about damage, spills, or aging of plastic keys, keep it closed. If you want nice white ivory keys, keep it open.

What is the Fallboard on the piano?

The keyboard cover, also known as the fallboard or keylid, is the part of the case that folds down to protect the keys when the piano is not in use. The keyboard cover folds down between the cheeks, and rests on the keyslip when closed.