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| pianos; in essence a digital piano is a replica or copy of | | | | Poor quality digital pianos are liable to cut off some |
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| and hammers in order to play the notes from the keys | | | | pedal so this is something to check. Play both of the |
| pressed, whereas digital pianos replicate this sound by | | | | low C notes on the instrument; you should be able to |
| using digitally sampled sounds run through amplifiers | | | | distinguish both notes being played simultaneously. |
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| more popular than their acoustic ancestors due to their | | | | This won't be difficult to assess; have a play with it |
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| nearby. The time-lapse of a diminishing note should be | | | | playing. |
| the same on an acoustic and a digital piano. | | | | |