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You can have many passions in your life, and of course music is one of the most popular, hence why piano tattoos are such a popular design among musicians and music fans.
Piano tattoos also have a lot of possibilities. Whether it is with a whole piano, combined with other elements such as notes or music, or even with a piano song, below we will see the meaning with which they can be related and how to take advantage of them. And if you don't want to miss a beat, we also recommend these small music tattoos.
What meaning do piano tattoos have?
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You really don't have to think too much about the meaning of piano tattoos, since the meaning they tend to have is simply to show the tattooed person's love for music, and more particularly for this musical instrument.
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On the other hand, early pianos were called pianoforte, which is a portmanteau of the Italian terms piano ('soft') and forte ('strong'), since it was an instrument capable of producing the most delicate and the strongest notes. This ability to reproduce different intensities of sounds differentiated early pianos from similar stringed instruments such as the harpsichord. As you can see, it is another of the possible meanings of this wonderful instrument, which, combined with its black and white keys, can symbolize two opposites in one.
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piano tattoo ideas
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Piano tattoos go a long way, depending on how you want to reflect your relationship with this instrument, simply playing the keys or the sense of musical dynamism that comes with playing it. Here are a few ideas:
Simple piano tattoo
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One of the most frequent tattoos with this musical instrument as the protagonist is to simplify the piano until it is so simple that it looks good anywhere. Thus, you can opt for both a whole piano or just a piece (the most common are the keys and the bench where the pianist sits). In the first case, a sketch-style design is very cool to give the piece more movement, while in the second it is especially important to pay attention to ensuring that the keys are well proportioned.
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The place where these tattoos fit best, as we have said on other occasions, it has to be narrow and provide a natural frame for the piece. For example, these simple tattoos look great on the wrist, forearm, or ankle, while larger tattoos look great on the chest.
melancholic pianist
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Although in this example the pianist has a sad attitude, everything it will depend on your relationship with the piano so that you represent it in one way or another. Thus, if you have a complicated relationship with the piano, it is best to opt for an ambiguous figure like this, while if you feel euphoric when playing, another type of pianist will be better.
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Take inspiration from the people around you, even from a teacher you appreciate, so that your pianist is unique. By the way, as you can imagine, the style that best suits this type of design is realistic.
piano and typewriter
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Do you like to write and play the piano at the same time? Well, your thing is probably piano and typewriter tattoos. Although at first glance they are two elements that do not seem to have much relationship with each other, the truth is that they have some things in common that provide them with a very curious common thread. For example, they both make music and they both have keys. Anything else? Sure, they look great together in a tattoo!
Piano tattoo with other instruments
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The piano can not only go alone in the tattoo, the piece can also be very well accompanied by other musical instruments. It is a very suitable tattoo for members of an orchestra and, unlike what you will have been seeing throughout the article, a little color looks great on it. You can also combine the design and join the different instruments with the notes that emanate from each of them or with a score.
geometric piano
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A tattoo with a piano inspired by geometry is also wonderful, and gives it a more special twist, further from the more romantic style tattoos (that is, with flowers, musical notes and a lot of glitter) that we have been seeing . These types of tattoos better accept a medium size, and places such as the arm or leg can be used to make a vertical design that, once again, will differentiate our design from the rest.
Piano and roses tattoo
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But if what you like is the Richard Clayderman vibe, that is, dewy flowers, pastel and faded tones and the most romantic side of music, tattoos with pianos and roses are for you. To make the tattoo as impressive as possible, go for a realistic style and show only details of the piano, for example the keys. Regarding the color, without a doubt the one that suits you best is black and white, at most with a little red if what you want is to highlight the flower more.
This instrument with a score
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We end up with another idea, and a very common tattoo with this instrument, but no less interesting for that: a piano with a score. In order for your tattoo to be the most original, take care of elements such as the appearance (guide yourself by the ideas that we have just given), but also the content of the score. Choose a song that is the most special to you, or even one that you have written yourself.
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Piano tattoos are one of the most beautiful ways to show your love for this musical instrument. Tell us, do you play the piano? Is there a piece that you want to capture in a tattoo? Have we given you any ideas or do you think we have missed any?
