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19. So you can drum your fingers on a piece of plasticine and make depressions of equal depth first time. Get a non-pianist to try it!
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21. It''s a hobby that doesn't require proper weather conditions (as does golf, or sailing, skiing, etc).
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22. To keep faith with a dream.
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23. You get to play a low A 'ffff' and feel the vibrations all through your body
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24. To have something that is so absorbing you lose all track of time
25. To have things to talk about on Piano World!
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24. So you can have an excuse if someone asks why you forgot to do something silly like chores.
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Aduke, we posted at nearly the same time-- yours is #26 (so we don't get off count)  Sophia
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27. For the sense of accomplishment you feel when you finally master that piece that seemed impossible when you first looked at it.
I have a deep and satisfying relationship with my Yamaha U1...
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28. It's many times more fulfilling and rewarding than watching TV. (Even if you're just working on scales.)
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29. You can chase away pests in your house by playing your bass notes as loud as possible (like on an Imperial).
Practice makes permanent - Perfect practice makes perfect.
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30. It's good mental exercise to keep that dreaded mind thingy from happening. What is it, I can't remember?
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31. There is an intrinsic sound from a piano that just hits a sweet spot in my brain...Its hard to describe...
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26. Because no other instrument you've ever heard sounds so much like the music that is in your heart.
-Mak
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When life hands you lemons, throw them back and add some of your own. Stupid life.
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33. You can fall in love with a Piano, or with loads of them, because they're all different!
And in my twisted face... there's not the slightest trace of anything that even hints at kindness...
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34. Because to play once is to pray twice.
Inspiration is the act of pulling a chair up to the writing desk.
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Originally posted by IrishMak:
26. Because no other instrument you've ever heard sounds so much like the music that is in your heart. Wow, MAK! You sure hit me right in the emotional wheelhouse with that truism.
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35. To surround your children with the gift of music and the incentive to learn.
If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.pianoworld.com/ABF_Medals/10xmedals.jpg)
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36. Gives you a wonderful useful piece of furniture to take over your lounge, Dust etc
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, leggy blonde in one hand, whisky in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride!
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37. To celebrate the genious of the composers and make them immortal. 
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38. gives meaning to your life in the form of music.
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