| You probably have noticed that the home digital piano | | | | strings, etc.o Get accompaniments such as rock, |
| has become more common than the traditional | | | | swing, rumba, etc., with a built-in rhythm unito Record |
| acoustic piano. The main reasons for this new | | | | your performances and interact with other electronic |
| preference are: affordability, portability, and variety of | | | | music (MIDI).o Learn a songs or lessons by playing lit |
| sounds. However, should you buy a digital keyboard or | | | | keys rather than reading musico Save on tuning fees. |
| acoustic piano? Here are some differences that will | | | | Never needs tuning.o Use headphones for private |
| help you determine which one is better for your needs. | | | | practice.o Move it if necessary due to its low weight.o |
| Acoustic Piano - is one of the most complete | | | | Connect it to your computer and run one or more |
| instruments (88 keys and 8 octaves) and the most | | | | 'software synthesizers'. |
| popular in the US and many other countries. A piano | | | | Disadvantages: With a digital keyboard, you don't have |
| has hammers, strings and a soundboard and creates a | | | | the tone and touch of a traditional piano, or the same |
| natural reverberation in the room where it is played. | | | | ability to convey the subtle emotion and feeling in your |
| With an acoustic piano you can develop a better | | | | music. An acoustic piano holds its value better and last |
| technique and dynamic performance than with a digital | | | | longer than a digital piano. Finally, a digital piano |
| piano. | | | | keyboard, like all electronic devices, eventually |
| Home Digital Piano - it's an electronic device that | | | | becomes obsolete. |
| reproduces piano sounds through speakers. These | | | | That being said, digital pianos have improved |
| sounds have a very high quality, and unless you're a | | | | considerably over the years. You'll notice that the |
| highly trained musician, you won't be able to distinguish | | | | modern models can almost replicate the touch and |
| them from those of an acoustic piano. These sounds | | | | feel of the traditional acoustic piano. The most |
| range from four to eight octaves. If you're planning to | | | | important factors you should consider before deciding |
| study music more seriously, we recommend at least | | | | between a home digital piano and an acoustic piano |
| six octaves. A home digital piano has many | | | | are your musical preference, goals, budget and space |
| advantages. For instance, it allows you to:o Produce | | | | available. We recommend going to a store and |
| many other sounds, such as harpsichord, organ, flutes, | | | | comparing the two so you can make a better decision. |