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		Kye on July 16, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The Alexander: Why did you build such a long piano... Designs for instruments are always a practical balance. See also: lutes. A theorbo might allow for greater expression, but it's not very practical. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVabz8LneI4

squarefoot on July 16, 2021 | [–]

Thanks for the link. I'm not into lutes, but i found this among the suggested videos, and now am in love.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9VI4tNMyJk

myself248 on July 17, 2021 | [–]

That was fantastic. Both informative and enjoyable, and the comments were an unexpected trove of giggles.

"Shouldn't it have a blinking red light on the end? You know, for airplanes."

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