| Pianos vs keyboards; what's the difference? Which is better? Which should you buy? These are common questions that a beginner musician may ask. The best way to find the answer is to read about each of the different types of keyboard/pianos available; then, armed with this knowledge, go to a music store and look around. Make sure that what looks good on paper (a keyboard because it is affordable) will actually work for you (you enjoy playing the instrument). Don't be afraid to go to a music store and browse. You may even return a few times for a second or third look. A good merchant will understand that you may need a few visits before you are ready to make a purchase. Ask as many questions as you like and give a few of the keyboards/pianos a test drive! No one expects you to buy the instrument without trying it first.
Things to Consider: As you might expect, there are pros and cons to each of the different instruments that are available on the market. Your decision as to which is best suited for your life situation should be based on:
♪ price........................ can you afford it?
♪ efficiency of space..... do you have room for it?
♪ responsiveness.......... are the keys too stiff?
♪ quality of sound......... does it sound pleasant? and
♪ appearance............... do you love the look?
Details: All keyboard instruments can be sorted into three categories. In order to decide which piano/keyboard is right for you, Click onto the links below to get the full story:
♪ Grand and Baby Grands
♪ Upright Pianos
♪ Electric (Digital) Keyboards
Summary: After reading the above sections, you can pretty much say the following:
♪ If you have the money and space, buy a grand or baby grand.
♪ If you have the money but don't want to over-kill, buy an upright.
♪ If you don't have much money, buy a digital keyboard that is
full size and has weighted keys.
♪ Remember, if you can't buy a piano, you can always rent one. More...
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