> Factoring in different muscle memory for each individual key also requires tons of extra dedicated practice. That skill is totally unnecessary, and could be c

> Factoring in different muscle memory for each individual key also requires tons of extra dedicated practice. That skill is totally unnecessary, and could be completely factored out by using a chromatic layout, allowing the learner to focus a significant amount more time and effort on those other skills you mentioned. Many musicians would pay good money to have a playing advantage like you claim. > > To get where this is second nature just requires a lot of time. Issues with the keyboard's ergonomics are small in comparison. Agreed