03/03/2025
┃New Blog┃How to Choose a piano or keyboard for beginners (Quick Guide).
Whether you have just started piano lessons or you are parents who are looking to purchase a piano for you child, this post is for you.
When choosing a piano or keyboard for a beginner, here are the key features to look for. Depending on your budget, if you can find a piano that meets these requirements, it would be ideal:
1. 88 keys (standard for pianos)
2. Weighted keys (for a more realistic feel and better technique development)
3. Full-size keys (to replicate the feel of an acoustic piano)
4. Sustain pedal (essential for developing musical expression and practising pedal technique at home, as it's more than just holding the pedal throughout the song/piece).
5. Touch responsive (so the volume and tone change depending on how hard or soft the keys are pressed)
6. High number of Polyphony (the higher, the better. It refers to how many notes or sounds the piano can play simultaneously).
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