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Vincent Teo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Practise the piano

Can I say,

(a) He practises piano every day.

(b) He practises with the piano.

(c) He practises play / playing the piano.
  

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(a) He practises piano every day. (b) He practises on the piano. (c) H e practises the piano.

— Mister Micawber

  • (a) He practises piano every day.
  • (b) He practises on the piano.
  • (c) H e practises the piano.
  • Note that 'pract is e' is BrE only.
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(a) He practises piano every day.
(b) He practises on the piano.
(c) He practises the piano.

Note that 'practise' is BrE only.
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If I may ask a related question here, although this is not my original posting, thank you.

If I were to describe a talent of mine, should I say:

I play the piano. OR

I play piano.
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Related questions are welcomed. Either expression of your talent is acceptable; both are common.
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You're so kind. Thank you very much.
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