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* '''[[Bernhard Music Center]]''' Pianos are available in the practice rooms. Their condition is variable, although they tend to be in tune. However, they aren't great instruments, and the acoustics in those cells are atrocious.
* '''[[Brooks-Rogers Recital Hall]]''' An excellent concert Steinway, in a room with great acoustics. Note, however, that this piano is only available by appointment, and usually only to those who are taking piano lessons or are otherwise associated with the [[Music Department]].
* '''[[Chapin Hall]]''' Home of the elusive Bosendorfer--its full grand provides a beautiful sound, but it's almost always locked (the piano itself, not the hall).Caution -- it doesn't feel as good as you think it will!
* '''[[Currier Hall#The Ballroom|Currier Ballroom]]''' A baby grand, kept in fairly good tune depending on the temperature. The Ballroom is not well-insulated from changes in outdoor temperature and humidity, and this, combined with the fact that Facilities turns off the heat during Winter Break, results in a foul-sounding piano come January. However, they do apparently tune it occasionally for the benefit of performing groups who use the Ballroom, and overall it's quite a decent instrument -- it doesn't have sticky keys, broken pedals, or any of the other ailments of overused pianos. Be nice to it.
* '''[[Dodd House]]''' Baby grand in the ground floor event/social space. Not in great tune, but playable. However, there are rooms nearby so one may need to exercise discretion in the time that one uses it.