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https://www.strongtie.com/joistframingconnectors_coldformedsteelconstruction/huc_hanger/p/huc https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-HH-Galvanized-Header-Hanger-for-4x-Nominal-Lumber-HH4/100375280 Either one would be fine. Can't tell you if the (2) 2x4 holds the weight of the piano...

Hang the new header with either HUC24-2 hangers or HH4 hanger at each end to the existing king studs. This eliminates the need for adding trimmers (jack studs).