Patent ID: 7265288

Claim:
A key structure that functions as a key when mounted in a keyboard apparatus, comprising: a player-side end that is pivotally moved by key depression; a key base body that has an elongated shape, said key base body having a base end, and an extended part formed integrally with said base end and extended therefrom toward the player, said extended part having an upper part; a wood part that is fixed to said upper part of said extended part of said key base body, in a manner such that a clearance is formed transversely of said key base body between said wood part and said base end of said key base body, said wood part having an upper part, the wood part having substantially the same length as the extended part of the key base body; an upper plate body that is fixed to said upper part of said wood part, said upper plate body having a depressing surface; and a connecting part that is located above the clearance, wherein said base end of said key base body and said upper plate body are fixedly connected to each other via said connecting part.