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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Playing piano or playing the piano?

Hello,

I am very happy that you are helping with some unclear questions regrading English grammar.

I would like to know what is correct:

Playing the piano or

Playing piano.

I there any difference in the meaning? Can we use both expesions?

Thank yoi for your help.

Nora W.
  

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Hi If we use the verb 'to play' in combination with an instrument (singular) of any kind, we often use a definite article. John plays the violin. Mary plays the hobo.

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  • Hi If we use the verb 'to play' in combination with an instrument (singular) of any kind, we often use a definite article.
  • John plays the violin.
  • Mary plays the hobo.
  • Michael plays the guitar.
  • So don't say: I'm playing piano .
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Hi

If we use the verb 'to play' in combination with an instrument (singular) of any kind, we often use a definite article.
  • John plays the violin.
  • Mary plays the hobo.
  • Michael plays the guitar.
So don't say:

I'm playing piano. (incorrect)

But:

I'm playing the piano. (OK)

There are exceptions though. For e
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