Kaytlin Dumler

WHH 2
Essay 2nd 6 weeks

The Piano is a beautiful, elegant instrument that is used worldwide for

many reasons and occasions. May would say that it is not important, requires
little to no talent, and music is silly and requires no talent. By the 1650s, the
harpsichord and the clavichord, the first prequels to the piano, were arguably
among the most used instruments in Europe. Composers at the time were upset
with not being able to control musical dynamics, or, in simpler terms, the ability
to make certain notes louder than others to accent notes. By the eighteenth
century, Bartolomeo Cristofori created a mechanism by which dynamism could
be achieved. Over time what he called the pianoforte gained traction, and soon
made its way to upper- and middle-class families. Owning a Piano was a sign of
wealth and prosperity.

Some people may say that the Piano isnt important, but they are very
wrong. The piano was a great turning point for musical history. The pianoforte is
Latin and translates to playing loud and soft which was the main goal for this
creation. Forte is still used in music literature today which means to play
powerful and loud, while piano is also marked in music resembling to play soft
and gently. They are resembled by an F and P

Music has been a part of human history since the beginning of history and
influences the way we perceive life. A lot of people do not think it is important
but it requires a lot of work and it is worth it. Music is thought to be an easy
hobby but a lot goes into it. There are 4 general types of clefs that all have a
different order of note names, dynamics which are volume levels, keeping time,
knowing rhythms, watching the director, listening to yourself, your part, your
section, and ensemble. Even if you are gifted the ability to do these successfully
at once, you need to be musical. You could play music but you really need to
connect and get emotionally engaged with the piece.

Some may say that the ability to play an instrument is not demanding, but
many would argue otherwise. It is physically demanding as well as physically
and emotionally. Especially wind instruments and percussion would be some of
the most demanding physically. The ability to master the piano is a great honor
because very few can do so. Unlike many other instruments, the piano has
almost no limits. You must have extraordinary coordination and control over
your fingers, hands, and wrists. All instruments are mentally and emotionally
demanding because of what all need to be thought of at the moments that you
perform.

The gift of being able to succeed in music is only for a small particular
group of people. Many join band or orchestra only for a free class or because it is
fun. Individuals who are interested in music in their future usually spend a lot

of their time with music and it changes their life in the best possible way. This is
one of the most recognizable inventions in musical history and changed the way
music is written, taught, and many other things. The piano changed music and
is involved in many forms of music worldwide.