Do all composers play piano

1. Do composers have to play piano?
2. Can composers play all instruments?
3. What instrument do most composers play?
4. Why are most composers pianists?

Do composers have to play piano?

Piano is critical for you as a composer.

Can composers play all instruments?

Although a composer doesn't necessarily need to be able to play an instrument to a high standard, they do need to understand the mechanics of the instrument, its limitations and capabilities. This isn't really a matter of genius, just of study and knowledge. It's certainly not "intuitive" - it's learned.

What instrument do most composers play?

Big orchestral pieces involve several different instruments. Piano, violin, cello, bass, woodwinds, brasses, and most composers were piano players.

Why are most composers pianists?

When orchestral instruments were on the rise, the piano stood out for a reason, for its ease in composition. As a result you have more pianists which means more piano compositions which results in it becoming so much more popular for musicians/composers nowadays too.