They are “polyphonic”, meaning capable of naturally producing more than one note at a time. When it comes to expanding your knowledge of music theory, boosting your musical IQ, and breaking down creative barriers, the piano may just be the perfect place to start.īoth piano and guitar are “chorded” instruments. One of the first known pianos, housed at the Accademia D'Arte in Florence, Italyįrom the keyed system of the piano, and its predecessors, the harpsichord, organ, and clavichord, we derive things like the piano roll (used in digital composing and MIDI programming), the MIDI keyboard itself, and nearly every system of teaching music theory outside of perhaps solfeggio ( sight-singing). At around 370 years old, the modern pianoforte has been adopted in some form by nearly every nation, musical system, and used in every musical technology on Earth. The piano in many ways could be considered the premier, perfect musical instrument. Even adults, seniors et al., who wish to learn a new skill, take up a hobby or find ways to express themselves at different stages in life look no further than the piano.Īttaining a piano-like instrument (or keyboard) of some sort has never been easier, and with myriad resources, free and paid, to start learning online with nothing more than a basic internet connection and a smartphone, learning the piano has never been more accessible.
Parents who want their kids to get a musical education usually sign them up for piano lessons. Kids everywhere ask for keyboards each holiday and birthday season.
Playing piano may be one of the most wished-for skills in the world.
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