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i need an answer!
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:01 pm
by Ex Nihilo
so, today, my girl and i were arguing over what a piano is classified as.
i say it's a percussion instrument but she says it's a string instrument.
we looked it up and found both classifications.
so which one is right??? i can't stand to be in the grey area when it comes to instruments!!!!!!
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:16 pm
by senza cervello
Hmm... I was under the impression that it was a keyboard instrument.
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:28 pm
by IsnipeWithAknife
just let your gf win
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:37 pm
by Hostrauser
Technically it's a percussion instrument, just like the celesta or hammer dulcimer, because the sound is made by the performer "striking" the keys. The performer is not directly interfacing the strings. Think of it this way: how would you classify the organ? No "strings" to produce the sound there. It's a percussion instrument also.
That said...
IsnipeWithAknife wrote:just let your gf win
Take it from a married man: this is the correct answer.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:36 am
by Ryan H. Turner
Hostrauser wrote:Technically it's a percussion instrument, just like the celesta or hammer dulcimer, because the sound is made by the performer "striking" the keys. The performer is not directly interfacing the strings. Think of it this way: how would you classify the organ? No "strings" to produce the sound there. It's a percussion instrument also.
That said...
IsnipeWithAknife wrote:just let your gf win
Take it from a married man: this is the correct answer.
I'll second that. Because if you're right, you'll STILL be wrong in so many different ways. Ohhhhhhhhhhh...sooooooooooooo many different ways.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:11 am
by fieldshowqueen
IsnipeWithAknife wrote:just let your gf win
You are well on your way to a happy union with this advice.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:58 am
by The Aceman
It's a percussion instrument, but if your girl asks we'll tell her it's a string.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:08 am
by FluteOfTheNewWorld
Don't wanna be too much of a pushover though do you?
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:06 am
by maxpowers
The piano could also be a chordophone
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:19 am
by Ex Nihilo
fieldshowqueen wrote:IsnipeWithAknife wrote:just let your gf win
You are well on your way to a happy union with this advice.
she would actually be more angry if i just "let" her win...
we thrive on competition.
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:10 pm
by Sixfdsteve
Ex Nihilo wrote:fieldshowqueen wrote:IsnipeWithAknife wrote:just let your gf win
You are well on your way to a happy union with this advice.
she would actually be more angry if i just "let" her win...
we thrive on competition.
Remember this phrase....and apply with a serious look (if you can, this may take some practice!)
"You know what dear, you are absolutely correct. I should listen to you more often."
Then calmly walk to another room and yell into a pillow.
Being right means nothing if the wife (or g/f) is mad......trust me!
Of course you could always apply the Cobra Kai motto....
"Sweep the leg."