When you’re a pianist, playing the piano isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. Even causal players feel a deep, meaningful connection to the instrument. In this article, we share some of our favorite quotes about playing the piano, because, well, #iykyk
Favorite Piano Quotes
“The piano is able to communicate the subtlest universal truths by means of wood, metal, and vibrating air.” – Kenneth Miller
“A piano is a beautiful mechanism, but it’s also a magical one.” – Martha Grimes
“A grand piano is not just an instrument; it’s a piece of furniture, a work of art, a living presence in the room.” – Greg Kleiman
“A piano is a timeless companion, standing witness to the ebb and flow of melodies that echo through the corridors of history.” – Unknown
“A piano is more than an instrument; it is a sanctuary where emotions find their voice and melodies become timeless echoes.” – Unknown
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” – Maria Cristina Mena
“Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” – Tom Lehrer
“The piano ain’t got no wrong notes.” – Thelonious Monk
“The piano is a machine for making nothing but music.” – Montagu
“The piano is a universal instrument that transcends boundaries and speaks the language of emotions.” – Unknown
“A piano is a treasure trove of emotions waiting to be unlocked by skillful hands and a discerning heart.” – Unknown
“The piano is an orchestra in itself, capable of conveying the entire spectrum of human emotions with its rich and varied tones.” – Unknown
“The piano has been drinking, not me.” – Tom Waits
“The piano is the easiest instrument to play in the beginning, and the hardest to master in the end.” – Vladimir Horowitz
“The piano is a mirror to the soul; it expresses what you are feeling at the moment.” – Alicia Keys
“A piano is a living thing; it has a personality, a character.” – Vladimir Horowitz
“The piano is a canvas, and the pianist is the artist painting emotions with every stroke of the keys.” – Unknown
“A piano is a magical portal that transports us to different worlds, evoking memories and creating new ones with each chord.” – Unknown
“The piano is a bridge between the tangible and the intangible, a vessel for the expression of the soul’s deepest yearnings.” – Unknown
“Piano playing is a physical art with great traditions behind it. Its literature is a treasure trove, waiting for exploration and enjoyment.” – Rosina Lhévinne
“The piano is a divinely inspired instrument.” – Franz Liszt
“Pianos, unlike people, sing when you give them your every growl. They know how to dive into the pit of your stomach and harmonize with your roars when you’ve split yourself open.” – Matt Baker
“Piano playing is more difficult than statesmanship. It is harder to awake emotions in ivory keys than it is in human beings.” – Ignacy Jan Paderewski
“A piano is a living, breathing thing. It can be a friend and a companion.” – Lenny Tristano
“The piano exists apart from genres; it’s an instrument limited only by the player’s imagination.” – Dr. John
“A piano is the human soul in a wooden box, constantly yearning to express itself.” – Unknown
“The piano is a remarkable instrument. What makes it so powerful is its ability to convey a wide range of emotions, from the most delicate to the most intense.” – Yuja Wang
“A grand piano is a musical instrument that’s always in fashion.” – Unknown
“The piano is a beast of a machine, with so many keys and such a long neck, but it can make the most beautiful music.” – Daniel J. Levitin
“A piano is a uniquely versatile instrument. Its range extends from the lowest possible note audible to the human ear, to the highest, nearly 8 octaves above.” – Daniel Levitin
“A piano is not just a collection of keys; it is a symphony of possibilities waiting to be explored.” – Unknown
“Playing the piano is like writing a story; each key is a word, and the melody is the narrative that unfolds.” – Unknown
