Aside from the human voice, I'd have to agree. For the accessibility of the instrument, you have something from which you can generate a vast range of timbre (if you take advantage of the pedals and manipulate key-depression) and a massive pitch range (typically larger than the common range of virtually every other oft played instrument), the ability to play up to four melodies (with bass-line if you're good enough), and the joy of playing amusing duets on one piano.AlAaraaf74 said:Yes, I play piano. Concequentally, I am biased in saying it is the greatest instrument ever. I mean, how much more awesome can you get?
Especially since, in my opinion, Chopin was one of the few composers who understood the piano's unlimited possibilities. I wateched a very interesting interview with Garrick Ohlsson, who explained and demonstrated Chopin's amazing craftsmanship in compositions.SckizoBoy said:Aside from the human voice, I'd have to agree. For the accessibility of the instrument, you have something from which you can generate a vast range of timbre (if you take advantage of the pedals and manipulate key-depression) and a massive pitch range (typically larger than the common range of virtually every other oft played instrument), the ability to play up to four melodies (with bass-line if you're good enough), and the joy of playing amusing duets on one piano.AlAaraaf74 said:Yes, I play piano. Concequentally, I am biased in saying it is the greatest instrument ever. I mean, how much more awesome can you get?
Unfortunately, I've never been able to get myself into Liszt... For solo piano, Chopin all the way:
Truth be told, I listen to baroque a lot more than anything else... so while I admire the piano for being as great as it is, I love the old harpsichord! Sure it has nowhere near the versatility of the piano (or even the clavichord), but it's a mark of skill when you can get a certain expressiveness from a harpsichord.AlAaraaf74 said:Especially since, in my opinion, Chopin was one of the few composers who understood the piano's unlimited possibilities. I wateched a very interesting interview with Garrick Ohlsson, who explained and demonstrated Chopin's amazing craftsmanship in compositions.