Is it possible to play piano in outer space? Or, perhaps, on the moon? Is gravity needed at all? Would the sound even travel in a vacuum without any atmosphere?
As we venture out into space and contemplate the possibility of populating other worlds, I, being the eternal wonder-er, grapple with the concepts that future humans will undoubtedly have to confront. At the present rate of population growth, the human race will inevitably outgrow planet earth, if not physically, then as a source of sustenance. Someday, someone living on foreign ’soil’ will want to play the piano, or some facsimile of a modern piano, and I wonder how it will be done.
With even the most advanced technology we have today, there will undoubtedly be months or even years of time to pass as humans venture out toward other celestial bodies. That strikes me as a fantastic opportunity to take up a new hobby like playing piano and even progress to the point where pretty good proficiency could be attained. Lessons could be of the audio/visual kind, many of which already exist right here on earth today.
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When you first bring your piano, you’re likely to be very excited about your new purchase, and you should be! Buying a piano is an exciting investment in your future as a musician. But you must be careful not to make a common mistake and put it in a bad location. Here are five places where you should not put your piano.
These are applicable to both digital and acoustic pianos.
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Choosing a bench for the piano is quite different from picking an ordinary house bench. You will use it for a different purpose; therefore, the demands differ. Firstly, the bench will be used while doing something, particularly playing the piano, so the bench must not only be comfortable to sit on but also not hinder the pianist’s performance.
Sometimes, the comfort level of the pianist affects the performance and quality of the music. The posture, in particular, affects the motion of the person as he goes along playing the instrument. In a concerto, for example, where the pianist plays for hours, the bench should really support the weight of the pianist as well as give the performer comfort while playing.
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