'play the piano' or 'play piano'

Miklos · #1 (permalink) Tue Sep 22, 2009 15:25 pm *'play the piano' or 'play piano'*

Ages ago I was taught that 'play the piano' is the correct expression and not the other one. However, I often meet the other form as well. Could somebody explain the difference between them? Thanks in advance!

Morteza · #2 (permalink) Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:18 am *'play the piano' or 'play piano'*

Hi,
To play + sports:play football
To play + the+musical instruments:play the guitar
Hope this helps,
Morteza

Miklos · #3 (permalink) Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:10 am *'play the piano' or 'play piano'*

Thank you for your answer, Morteza. I won't use the second expression then.

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