A good sized instrument can be delightful, if played properly - but if the room's not warmed up first, it can be like a spear, invasive and not particularly special. It's like a Martin guitar in the hands of an inept player. A smaller but wide intrument can be very satisfying and comforting.

But a musician who takes time to warm up with his co-musician will find their instrument fits around him perfectly - as both have instruments that are flexible and can be tuned to fit snugly together, whatever the size of each.

The best music I ever made was with a man with a completely average sized instrument, and it was within a very long term relationship with a huge amount of trust, respect, and playfulness. It was within this relationship that those multiple chords were played, and he taught me a whole symphony of enjoyment.

The music is over, but we are still close friends.