THE PIANO
Playing the piano-An attractive hobby
The piano is a keyboard instrument
that produces sound when its
keys are depressed, through
engagement of an action whose hammers strike strings. Modern pianos have
a row of 88 black and
white keys, tuned to a chromatic
scale in equal temperament.
There are two main types of piano: the
grand piano and the
upright piano. The grand piano
offers better sound and more precise key control, making it the
preferred choice when space and budget allow.
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The piano is widely employed in classical, jazz, traditional and popular music for solo and ensemble performances, accompaniment, and for composing, songwriting and rehearsals. Despite its weight and cost, the piano's versatility, extensive training of musicians, and widespread availability in venues, schools, and rehearsal spaces have made it a familiar instrument in the Western world.
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