- Piano
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Piano
The piano is mainly a solo musical instrument, and can be considered a stringed or percussion instrument. It is played through keys, which when pressed, raise hammers which then strike the chords, producing sound.
The possibility of each finger producing a different sound, softly or loudly, gives the piano its characteristic variety of expression.
The piano can be played as a solo instrument, part of a band or in small ensembles; even though it is considered above all a classical instrument, it plays a significant role in Jazz, contemporary and folk music. Additionally the piano is an instrument which can be used as an accompaniment to all other instruments.
Its name derives from the Italian word which, in keeping with musical terms, means “softly”.
The first pianos, the “piano-forte” (softly-vigorously), as they were called, were made in the 1700s.
There are two types of pianos: the upright piano and the grand pianos, which are superior because they produce an advanced quality sound.
The study of the piano is recognised by the State and affords its students a Certificate and Diploma. Duration of tuition is 11 years for the Certificate and 12 or 13 years for the Diploma.
The classes, specifically, are as follows:
The possibility of each finger producing a different sound, softly or loudly, gives the piano its characteristic variety of expression.
The piano can be played as a solo instrument, part of a band or in small ensembles; even though it is considered above all a classical instrument, it plays a significant role in Jazz, contemporary and folk music. Additionally the piano is an instrument which can be used as an accompaniment to all other instruments.
Its name derives from the Italian word which, in keeping with musical terms, means “softly”.
The first pianos, the “piano-forte” (softly-vigorously), as they were called, were made in the 1700s.
There are two types of pianos: the upright piano and the grand pianos, which are superior because they produce an advanced quality sound.
The study of the piano is recognised by the State and affords its students a Certificate and Diploma. Duration of tuition is 11 years for the Certificate and 12 or 13 years for the Diploma.
The classes, specifically, are as follows:
- Elementary (2 years)
- Lower (3 years)
- Intermediate (3 years)
- Advanced (3 years for the Certificate and 4 for the Diploma)