Prepared Piano

The music genre "prepared piano" involves altering the sound of a traditional piano by placing various objects on or between its strings, hammers, or dampers. This approach, pioneered by John Cage and echoed by artists like Anthony Pateras and Kelly Moran, transforms the piano into an entire orchestra of unique timbres and percussive effects. The preparation techniques range from inserting screws, bolts, and pieces of felt to applying extended techniques directly on the strings. The resulting music is a rich landscape of unexpected rhythms, harmonies, and textures that defy conventional piano sounds. Acts like Grandbrothers and Joana Sá blend electronic elements and looping with prepared piano, showcasing its versatility and capacity for innovation. Each piece becomes a unique sonic experiment, reflecting the composer's ingenuity and the inherent, often undiscovered, potentials of the instrument itself.

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