| Regarding digital keyboards and the question of where | | | | - less expensive |
| is the rest of the piano? Actually the rest of the piano | | | | - can be very affordable |
| (talking now about electronic keyboards, pianos, | | | | - always in tune - saving money over time |
| organs, etc.) is not needed to produce the music. | | | | - no maintenance required - saving money is nice |
| Acoustic pianos have large, larger, and very large | | | | - more than one sound available - in fact - many |
| boxes to hold (contain) the parts necessary to | | | | sounds |
| produce the music. The electronic instrument is quite | | | | - realistic sound - modern electronics are amazing |
| small and is packaged (built) to be portable (think | | | | - often include recording and playback features - |
| keyboards) or stationary, usual in a home (think digital | | | | useful in learning |
| piano.) | | | | - hookups to larger audio/computer systems - endless |
| The digital pianos are typically the full 88 key keyboard | | | | options |
| and are made to look like certain styles of acoustic | | | | - sometimes portable - very versatile (think - have |
| pianos. | | | | piano, will travel...) |
| Speaking of digital pianos and keyboards - which is | | | | - headphones - play in private as loud as you like, day |
| better, and why should you care? | | | | or night |
| The discussion about which is a better instrument will | | | | - adjustable key touch weight - custom fit to you In |
| never end, because it all depends on you. Consider | | | | addition - there generally are many instrumental and |
| what is important for your situation - think about the | | | | percussion sounds and rhythms available. And, many |
| quality of the sound, touch, visual appearance, | | | | features useful for musical composition. Full electronics |
| portability, space available, money available, current use, | | | | for sound stage - rock band (or solo) use. Features |
| possible future uses. | | | | vary, naturally. As always, as the manufacturer adds |
| It's not all that different than the question of which is | | | | functions and features, the price goes up and up. No |
| the best automobile, which is the best house, etc. You | | | | surprise here. |
| need to understand your requirements. Your decision | | | | The better you analyze your wants and needs and |
| will then be much easier. | | | | intended usage, the more likely you will be satisfied for |
| Assuming that your can not afford, or do not have the | | | | a long time. And, of course, always buy the best one |
| space for a full size concert grand piano (the universal | | | | you can afford, because you do get what you pay for |
| favorite choice,) the modern digital instruments offer | | | | as a general rule. |
| many advantages. | | | | Get proficient with one of these instruments, and you |
| - light weight - easy to move and position in your home | | | | will have something special for life (your life. |