how big of a keyboard should i start with if i want to learn how to play piano?
i want to learn but i dont know if i should start with a keyboard that has 61 keys, or 76 keys, or 88 keys or whichever. i dont really want to get an 88 key keyboard because i dont have that kind of money, as i am only 15, so what should i do?
61 is too short. You can survive with 76, but the prices drop EVERY DAY on keyboards – you shoud be able to pick up an 88 note. FOr a nw one, check out the M-Audio 88 note – it has semi-weighted action ( no electronic keyboard REALLY feels like a real piano) and two pedals. You will need to run it thru headphones, and amp, or even your stereo system. It weighs 17 pounds, and can go anywhere. I got mine from Musicians Friend. We own 5 electronic keyboards, and a Steinway grand piano.
You can always start with a USED keyboard – they are everywhere. Check yard sales, Salvation Army – people often give them away to charities. Check CraigsList, eBay – you should find somehting cheap, easily. Good luck with your keyboard study – PLEASE start with a teacher! Trying to teach yourself is very slow and painful – like trying to drill your own teeth! Even a few, occasional lessons from a REAL TEACHER will make all the difference – you can get good FAST with expert help, or remain frustrated without it. GOOD LUCK!!
Just use a standard piano or keyboard.
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look for a place where you can practice for free, usually schools provides the space and the instrument. then start saving.
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I am a piano teacher of many years and when students (or parents of students) ask me this question I say this:
You can start with a cheaper, small keyboard if you like but make sure you can play MORE THAN ONE note at the same time (some very basic keyboards don’t allow that), however, keep in mind that this will only last for about a year. Saying that, the smallest keyboards are best for the smallest hands (young students) so perhaps looking at a smaller, less expensive keyboard or even renting one would be your best option!
Good luck!
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61 is too short. You can survive with 76, but the prices drop EVERY DAY on keyboards – you shoud be able to pick up an 88 note. FOr a nw one, check out the M-Audio 88 note – it has semi-weighted action ( no electronic keyboard REALLY feels like a real piano) and two pedals. You will need to run it thru headphones, and amp, or even your stereo system. It weighs 17 pounds, and can go anywhere. I got mine from Musicians Friend. We own 5 electronic keyboards, and a Steinway grand piano.
You can always start with a USED keyboard – they are everywhere. Check yard sales, Salvation Army – people often give them away to charities. Check CraigsList, eBay – you should find somehting cheap, easily. Good luck with your keyboard study – PLEASE start with a teacher! Trying to teach yourself is very slow and painful – like trying to drill your own teeth! Even a few, occasional lessons from a REAL TEACHER will make all the difference – you can get good FAST with expert help, or remain frustrated without it. GOOD LUCK!!
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Music teacher since 1971.
a keyboard and a piano are 2 different animals, if you want to learn piano on a keyboard make sure it has weighted keys and functions as close to a piano as possible. here’s a few to give you an idea. http://keyboards-midi.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards/digital-pianos
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