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dobster · 11-24-2004, 03:49 PM

I'm a piano an keyboard salesman. I'll give you the best advice I can.

If you're getting a keyboard, decide if you want to learn to play "piano" or "keyboard". The difference is that, while both have their keys configured in the same way, a keyboard will often allow you to split the keyboard itself into two sections. When split, the lower plays "single fingered chords" which trigger a backing rhythm and make the sound of a band playing along with you and the upper section will just act like a piano. *

This is a particular type of playing, and doesn't require quite as much coordination as playing with two hands in the traditional piano manner.

It is possible to learn this on a keyboard, but most keyboards don’t have “Weighted Keys”. This is a type of key action sometimes present on digital pianos that emulates the feel of playing an acoustic piano. The mechanism inside each key gives the correct amount of resistance to make the transition between the digital instrument and an acoustic one as seamless as possible.

Digital pianos of a good quality don’t have to be expensive, especially the brand I represent! I’m not gonna promote here, so pm me if you want a bit more information in that regard.

There’s loads more info if you’re interested. Its one of the most fun instruments to pick and in some ways is the most straight forward. Just post here if you’d like me to go into the pros and cons of both types in more depth.

* A digital piano may allow a split but is less likely to have the backing rhythm feature, although of course, some do.

11-24-2004, 03:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
dobster Insane Location: South London, UK	I'm a piano an keyboard salesman. I'll give you the best advice I can. If you're getting a keyboard, decide if you want to learn to play "piano" or "keyboard". The difference is that, while both have their keys configured in the same way, a keyboard will often allow you to split the keyboard itself into two sections. When split, the lower plays "single fingered chords" which trigger a backing rhythm and make the sound of a band playing along with you and the upper section will just act like a piano. * This is a particular type of playing, and doesn't require quite as much coordination as playing with two hands in the traditional piano manner. It is possible to learn this on a keyboard, but most keyboards don’t have “Weighted Keys”. This is a type of key action sometimes present on digital pianos that emulates the feel of playing an acoustic piano. The mechanism inside each key gives the correct amount of resistance to make the transition between the digital instrument and an acoustic one as seamless as possible. Digital pianos of a good quality don’t have to be expensive, especially the brand I represent! I’m not gonna promote here, so pm me if you want a bit more information in that regard. There’s loads more info if you’re interested. Its one of the most fun instruments to pick and in some ways is the most straight forward. Just post here if you’d like me to go into the pros and cons of both types in more depth. * A digital piano may allow a split but is less likely to have the backing rhythm feature, although of course, some do. __________________ sig-na-ture 1. One's name as written by oneself. 2. The act of signing one's name. 3. A distinctive mark, characteristic, or sound indicating identity.