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Originally Posted by brainwreck
Do you think there should be a common instrument for communicating about music? I think there is major benefit in it. Having a common instrument is concrete, for one thing. And the piano specifically has the benefit of being played by two hands for simultaneous parts (harmony).
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the current music system (the word "system" there also includes "system of learning" for example music schools) mandates the use of piano for learning theory and playing of piano for demonstration of theory knowledge. there is no choice. it has been decided.
whether or not piano a good choice is hotly debated yet the decision was essentially finalized long ago.