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Justus · 07-12-2005, 04:56 PM

If I recall this correctly, piano is Italian for soft sounding. Originaly, the piano was called piano forte which means soft and loud. It was called that because it could be played both loud and soft unlike it's predecessors such as the harpsichord which always sounded at the same dynamic. However, it was shortened to piano for whatever reason. This gives me the impression that somehow the piano became a "soft instrument."

When you think of rock, you don't think of a piano. Why? The most common reason I've heard is that it is too soft. I don't think that's true. I think the piano can rock just as much as an electric guitar.

Does anyone here play the piano and in what style do they play it? Also, can anyone list famous rock bands and songs which include the piano?

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Justus Groupie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5	Piano Rock? If I recall this correctly, piano is Italian for soft sounding. Originaly, the piano was called piano forte which means soft and loud. It was called that because it could be played both loud and soft unlike it's predecessors such as the harpsichord which always sounded at the same dynamic. However, it was shortened to piano for whatever reason. This gives me the impression that somehow the piano became a "soft instrument." When you think of rock, you don't think of a piano. Why? The most common reason I've heard is that it is too soft. I don't think that's true. I think the piano can rock just as much as an electric guitar. Does anyone here play the piano and in what style do they play it? Also, can anyone list famous rock bands and songs which include the piano? __________________ In my place, in my place, were lines that I couldn't change. And I was lost, oh yeah.