Keyboard vs. piano - Page 4 - Classical Music Forums

marie · #46 (**permalink**) Jun-17-2008, 05:40

I agree that an electronic keyboard is very different from a real piano in many ways.

But I am currently considering buying it. I don't have the space to have a real piano. Besides, I often come late at night so that I don't want to make noises. So I'd rather go with an electronic piano, rather than not having a musical instrument at all.

Although I play classical music like 10 hours a day, I still think that listening and playing are SO different. I miss the creativity of playing the piano.

The biggest issue for me with the electronic keyboard is the touch, which tends to be too soft. Do you have any recommendations of the makers in terms of the touch?

lorddaniel · #47 (**permalink**) Jul-12-2008, 01:45

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Originally Posted by becky

I grew up with a piano, it was my grandmother's and she gave it to my mom. It was a great way to start my music career

I started banging on it when I was very little.

I was wondering if a good quality electric keyboard would make a good substitute for a piano for kids. I don't think I'll be able to afford a piano for my home for a quite a while, unless someone is trying to get rid of an old upright. But I've seen some pretty nice keyboards that have the same size keys as pianos that are way more in my budget. I want my kids to grow up with music like I did, but I'm not ready to fork out the cash for a piano!

Of course, if a child eventually really takes to the piano, I'll need to get one. I was just thinking in terms of a starter instrument!

I'm not a professional keyboard/piano player but i have an ear for quality and no electrical substitute can replace a traditional piano. The quality of the notes are far too superior to the keyboard. However, as it is for kids forking out so much money could be a gamble, and i doubt they will be too picky about quality, so, a keyboard will make a great substitute. Just make sure you get the best you can afford. The more you pay the better the quality.