~ The Piano ~
A wonderful instrument
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The piano is a remarkable instrument. It is the only acoustic instrument that allows you to play both the melody and accompaniment at the same time, thus providing both yourself and others with immense enjoyment and enabling you to become a "one-man orchestra" on your own.
A short ode to the piano follows:
M E A N D M Y P I A N O
88 keys, a wonder
I express myself on the blacks and whites
Fluidly I play
Just like talking
Another language with which to say
A million words
Expressed in 3 minutes
Of song
Spontaneous and from the heart
A discrete system of modes and keys
I scale the ivories all day long
Sitting there
It could be forever
I escape briefly to paradise
How Mozart must have felt
I can ponder
On the piano
My dreams I realise
--- by Amelia
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Anyone can learn how to play the piano, though starting at a young age would give you a significant advantage as young fingers are more flexible and agile. Here are some general points to consider before deciding whether the piano is the instrument for you:
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Once you are sure that you would like to learn how to play the piano, you should then think about getting one, as it is almost impossible to learn how to play without having an actual keyboard in front of you to touch, feel and experiment with.
Below are links to some resources that might help you in deciding which piano is best for you:
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