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How widely does this exist in other instruments? It seems problematic to me to learn on one size and then have to upsize as you get older. The analogy of the ru
by joegahona 6y ago
How widely does this exist in other instruments? It seems problematic to me to learn on one size and then have to upsize as you get older. The analogy of the running shoes is interesting, but what if people learned to shoot hoops on various basketball-rim heights? Isn't that going to be counterproductive in the long run? Also, I'm sure the people behind this initiative have thought of this, but doing this on a piano -- which is massive and expensive -- is a much different challenge than doing it on a violin or a guitar.
As a snarky aside, it's always funny when a site calling for more accessibility and custom control over the interface hijacks my scrolling.
- bluGill 6y agoYou can learn to switch sizes if you try. I have two keyboards, one with narrow keys (korg micro key, bought for my kids as they can't reach even a simple 5-7 chord), and I play it just fine. I even have them one on top of the other and play both at once sometimes, one each hand. it isn't hard once you practice a little. (but not my ability is barely simple kids songs so I'm not a good example)
- analog31 6y agoIndeed, I play double bass, two lengths of electric bass, and cello (tuned in fifths). It's remarkable how our brains and bodies can adapt.
- TylerE 6y agoFunny you cite basketball, since at various levels the 3 pt and free throw lines are at different distances
- flippinburgers 6y agoAt this rate I would wager that hoop height will be under fire at some point if it isn't already.
- mlyle 6y ago> what if people learned to shoot hoops on various basketball-rim heights? Isn't that going to be counterproductive in the long run? Actually, consensus is forming around the opposite, here! Small children are almost never strong enough to shoot with proper form on a 10' hoop. If you give them an 8' hoop, they can begin practicing with proper form earlier, which is a more important factor in consistent shooting than having to adjust to a higher hoop later. e.g. https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/2018/03/7-8_Rules_and_Standards.pdf https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/79/20...
- thomastjeffery 6y agoMost instruments that use keys for action use traditional piano key arrangements. The reason that pianos are built to such a strict standard is that they are huge and heavy, so individual musicians generally can't just bring their own pianos from concert to concert.
- bluGill 6y agoScience has found that varying the hoop size helps in the long run. If you practice everything you learn better to adjust to everything, if you only practice one shot and your form is off you miss. If you practice all shots you adjust for the change in your form.
- zeckalpha 6y agoVery common for violin.
- Bud 6y agoIt doesn't tend to exist with most other instruments, for the simple reason that instruments need to be a particular size for pitch/acoustical reasons, finger holes for wind instruments need to be in specific places, etc. But it's certainly more possible with a keyboard instrument. For instance, organ and harpsichord keyboards are routinely smaller than the modern piano keyboard.
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