This physical abuse is rumored to have lead to his deafness. ... Those emotions made him want to keep his disability away from even his close friends; people at that time were not understanding of it. ... For almost two years I have ceased to attend any social functions, just because I find it impossible to say to people: I am deaf, If I had any other profession it would be easier, but in my profession it is a terrible handicap. ... Beethoven did not bond well with most people, and it could be because of the mental and physical abuse he suffered from his father. ... His funeral was a ver...

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The piano has long been a valuable member of American families. The instrument has been around since the 1700's and is still popular today as people own them for the enjoyment of music as well as the eye pleasing elegance of the furniture itself. The music that comes from these magnificent instrum...

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