Thread: "I can play A piano" or "I can play THE piano"?
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Old 16-Mar-2005, 07:42
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Default Re: "I can play A piano" or "I can play THE piano"?
No; if you're talking about the ability, use 'the':
I can play football. (no article for sports)
I can play the piano. (article used for musical instruments)
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