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Piano And Orchestra

Piano can be considered the most versatile instrument. It is one of the most difficult instruments to write for for someone who doesn't play it. The piano should be treated like a mini orchestra. It can play almost as low as the human ear can hear and the highest note is the highest in an orchestra. Moreover, a piano can play at least 10 notes at the same, and with a sustain pedal, the limit is the amount of keys it has.

So, what can you do with a piano?

• A piano can play the melody. Simple.
• A piano can play chords.
• One key rule to keep in mind for chords in general is the lower down the piano you go, the further apart the notes should be.
• Below C3, the notes of a chord should be about an octave apart.
• Some techniques to consider: glissandos, tremelos, trills, movement in 3rd, movement in 6ths, movement in octaves, ostinatos, repetition, doubling.

Next: Learn about Guitars.