The Revolutionary Electric Piano

As was discussed in class last Thursday, new instruments were pioneered long after the introductions of the piano, clavichord, and harpsichord. The electric piano (also known as the keyboard) was a revolutionary instrument that followed the production of these instruments. The electric keyboard is a versatile instrument that, for some kinds, can create sounds that do not sound like a keyboard. For instance, as demonstrated in class, some electric keyboards can make banjo, violin, vocal, drums, and guitar sounds with just the flip of a switch or turn of a knob. Also, the loudness of the keys can be adjusted just by sliding a knob up or down. It is amazing that one simple instrument can produce the sounds of around 10 different instruments. Truly revolutionary.
I think that being able to play the electric keyboard would be pretty cool. In my life, I think I have only played a toy electric keyboard, but not the real authentic thing. Yes, my keyboard influence has been pretty sheltered...how sad.