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What's the Difference?

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Students explore the differences between acoustic and digital pianos. In this music lesson, students listen to an acoustic piano and digital piano. Students play both types of pianos and discuss the differences.

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piano, instruments

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acoustic piano, digital piano, piano, visual and performing arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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