I am just starting to learn to play the piano, so hubby bought me a $300 Yamaha "Grand Piano" keyboard with 76 keys. Sounds just like a piano! But, will I be able to play all the classical songs I love (e.g. Cannon in D, Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 , etc.) without those extra keys? The 88-key was $600 and I really don't want him spending that kind of money on something I am just learning to play, especially since I don't know if I will stick with it. Just curious the difference and which songs need 88-keys. Thanks!
2006-12-19 09:54:06 · 8 answers · asked by Sugar_Mama 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I tell the parents of my piano students, and adults, that if they prefer not to spend the money upfront, a 72 key keyboard would suffice for the first year.
So, keep the 76 key keyboard and then, after a year of playing, make the decision as to whether you will then continue. If you are really serious about piano, then look into getting a digital piano or an acoustic piano. Keyboard's do not come close to the depth of sound or the touch of a real piano with weighted keys.
Here are some websites that might help you along your way: www.musictheory.net and http://www.practicespot.com/home.php
Good luck to you!
2006-12-21 00:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Gina Z 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
76 Key Digital Piano
2016-10-15 05:21:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so very few songs that require the keys on the very ends of the keyboard that I don't think you'll even miss them. Most songs, including most classical songs don't go more than 2-21/2 octaves either way off middle C. I think only time I've ever used those keys is for a glissando (basically running your finger down the keyboard) which is not common and, frankly, not necessary. If you're just playing for your own benefit, I'd stick with the 76 key-er - in fact, I may just get one myself. Then, when and if you're ready, you can go for the actual grand piano!
2006-12-19 09:59:27 · answer #3 · answered by bellewhatever 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most classical piano standards encompass a wide range of the keyboard, although I'm not a fan of keyboards in general. A piano is the only thing that truly sounds like a piano, obviously, and the only way to get the proper sustain and resonance is with a piano. But, if you must keep it to a keyboard, I say go for the 88 so you always have the option open. A good piano piece utilizes the entire range of the piano...otherwise the piece is wasting beautiful notes!
2006-12-19 11:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by corypark2001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope you don't need it. The extra keys weren't even added till after Beethoven's time. On actual pianos (not keyboards) the 88-keyer will have a slightly fuller sound because it is bigger and has more strings resonating. But the only reason keyboards have 88 keys is because that's the standard piano size. Most songs don't even use the extreme ends. (Long winded answer. Can't help it)
2006-12-19 10:50:57 · answer #5 · answered by florafall 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you buy the piano with 88 keys, you'll never find yourself thinking "...I wish I had bought the piano with only 76 keys..." On the other hand, if you buy the piano with 76 keys, you'll often find yourself thinking "...I wish I had spent a little more money and bought the piano with 88 keys." Been there, done that.
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2016-01-13 04:09:43 · answer #7 · answered by Marylouise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 14:47:21 · answer #8 · answered by sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think you need the 88 key-er.
2006-12-19 10:06:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋