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Symphony

A large-scale composition for orchestra, usually in four movements.

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The piano is often called “an orchestra in 88 keys.” When playing big Sonatas (like Beethoven or Liszt), imagine you are the conductor of a symphony. “This part is the strings,” “this part is the brass.” It changes how you voice the chords.

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