Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Piano” ESL Discussion Questions

1. Is the piano the most beautiful instrument to listen to?
2. What is the best way to learn how to read music?
3. How many keys does a piano have?
4. Have you ever had lessons on how to play the piano?
5. What kind of music do you like to play on the piano?
6. Do they play different kinds of music on the piano?
7. Do you know anything about the history of the piano?
8. How long have you been playing the piano for?
9. Do you have a favorite composer?
10. Do you prefer to play by ear or read music?
11. Do you like listening to music while doing other things, like cleaning or studying?
12. Do you like the piano?
13. What are the names of the black and white keys on the piano?
14. Have you ever played in an orchestra or band? If so, which one(s)?
15. How much time do you spend practicing each day?
16. Why do you play the piano?
17. Have you ever played a duet with another person?
18. What songs did your teacher teach you to play on the piano?
19. Is it easy to learn to play the piano?
20. What is one piece of advice that has helped you or someone else improve their musical ability?
21. What do you like most about playing the piano?
22. Do you like playing the piano?
23. Can you play any other instruments, or just the piano?
24. What is your favorite song to play on the piano? Why?
25. How many black keys are there?
26. What is a piano?
27. What would you say is the hardest part of learning to play the piano?
28. What’s your favorite song to play on the piano?
29. Have you ever performed in public? If so, where and when?
30. Who gave you your first piano lessons?
31. How many white keys are there?
32. When do you find time to practice?
33. Do you like to sing while you play the piano? Why or why not?
34. Do you think it is important to learn how to play an instrument?
35. Have you ever played a concert at school?
36. What is a scale made up of?
37. Is playing the piano fun?
38. What makes a good pianist different from an average one?
39. Do you own a piano?
40. Do you want to learn how to read music?
41. Do you think it’s important to have an instrument in your home? Why or why not?
42. What is the name of the first piece of music you learned to play?