Piano > Any other instrument

[thierry13]

All other instrumentalists are wanabe pianists, and singers are all wanabe instrumentalists. Discuss 

[netzow]

All Pianists are wanna be insturmentalists and vocalists?

[richard black]

I think you'll find my signature line gives my answer to that one!

[thalberg]

Well, piano allows for chords to be played.  Many other instruments are only for single lines.

But truth to be told, I think I'd rather play another instrument.  A single line is so much easier to manage--I could learn repertoire way faster, plus I could get an orchestra job, unlike piano. 

[nasalstein]

yeah, clarinet, viola etc....
at least you can carry them on your shoulder. 

[jlh]

Organists can more closely resemble other intruments and complete orchestras, ergo organ > piano.  Discuss. 

[Bob]

Most are either going for song or dance, lyrical or rhythmic.

I don't like the way the lines get buried on an organ, so I don't see it as being superior to the piano.  If I have to work just to hear what I know is the melody, that's not good.

I'd still put piano on top for completeness.  Voice for expressiveness and possibility with one line.

I think technology will give more opportunities too for shaping music.  More sounds, more control.  Once it gets better though.

[netzow]

Well, piano allows for chords to be played.  Many other instruments are only for single lines.

But truth to be told, I think I'd rather play another instrument.  A single line is so much easier to manage--I could learn repertoire way faster, plus I could get an orchestra job, unlike piano. 

Orchestra Job, I like that. six figures and that's not even year round.

Otherwise Besides being the most perfect insturment I think the Voice controls peoples emotions more than anything.

[thalbergmad]

Banjo is the greatest.

[richard black]

Banjo is the greatest.

Pianistimo (see thalbergmad's signature line) was right after all....

[pianochick93]

Pianistimo (see thalbergmad's signature line) was right after all....

Hey, it could have been worse, he could have said Ukelele...

[thalbergmad]

Hey, it could have been worse, he could have said Ukelele...

Indeed, I do not like the sound of the uke.

The banjolele is a far superior instrument.

Thal

[minor9th]

Vibrato is tricky on the piano...

[alzado]

I would take a concert harp over a piano any day for sheer class.

[aewanko]

Vibrato is tricky on the piano...

how are you supposed to do that? its.......well.......impossible! Impossible I tell you.

[minor9th]

how are you supposed to do that? its.......well.......impossible! Impossible I tell you.

I know...that's one reason it isn't the best instrument! (It was something of a joke...)