The piano is something that has been played by many people for a long time. Do you know how to play the piano?
Yes I do, I like playing the piano as it is unique in that it has a keyboard rather than strings or wind.
I have never even tried. I have seen others play, though.
I find it interesting that the piano was called a pianoforte, considering that the word 'forte' means loud in Italian, but 'piano' means soft
Well that is quite the difference. The piano is definitely a soft sound. Relaxing to listen to people play, I think, anyway.
the stronger the attack. The name was created as a contrast to harpsichord, a musical instrument that does not allow variation in volume. The first fortepianos in the 1700s had a quieter sound and smaller dynamic range.
An acoustic piano usually has a protective wooden case surrounding the soundboard and metal strings, which are strung under great tension on a heavy metal frame. Pressing one or more keys on the piano's keyboard causes a padded hammer (typically padded with firm felt) to strike the strings. The hammer rebounds from
this hot solo, people go nuts, but I don't write songs that suit that, and I am not interested in that. I can do it if I have to, but I don't like it." Mike Mills' melodic approach to bass playing is inspired by Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Chris Squire of Yes; Mills has said, "I always played a melodic bass, like a piano bass in some ways . . . I never wanted to play the traditional locked into the kick drum,