Many parents assume that piano and keyboard lessons are basically the same and that once you know how to play one you can play the other. Here are some differing aspects to consider. The sound of a keyboard vs a piano is usually quite different. If a more traditional sound is what interests your child, then piano lessons might be the better choice. Classical, jazz and blues usually sound best when played on an acoustic piano some digital pianos also do a good job of replicating a classic piano sound.
Children who are more interested in playing modern music may lean towards the keyboard as its sounds lend themselves to current music. Another consideration when deciding between keyboard and piano lessons is the level of dedication you think your child has to learning smaller details. Keyboards are created to emit the perfect note every time a key is pressed. Your child will be focusing on finger placement, rhythm, and speed rather than gaining a feel for the technique of playing an acoustic instrument.
Learning to play the piano involves specific techniques such as getting the feel for pressing the pedals and properly pressing the keys. Parents should consider how much interest their child has for learning to play an instrument and their level of perseverance in learning multiple skills at once. Thinking about where and when your child is likely to want to practice or play the instrument is another important consideration.
The piano, alongside a long list of other musical instruments, is a type of keyboard. Since the invention of the piano, numerous additional keyboard instruments have been developed. The orphica , optigan , keytar and digital piano all arrived by the time of the 21st century. A full list of keyboard instruments would include over 40 varieties Read more of Alex's blogs here. Get even more piano-playing advice and inspiration with our monthly newsletters straight to your inbox.
Blog 5 incredible live performances from the late Nelson Freire 01 November So, what exactly is the difference? Keyboard is an umbrella term The term can be used for any musical instrument with adjacent depressible keys. Harpsichords rely on a system of levers and pulleys that pluck strings while the piano uses a series of hammers that strike and dampen strings in a completely controlled manner.
Harpsichords sound pingy, dull, and lifeless, while pianos sound expressive and alive. The range has been extended and the hammer system perfected, but other than that pianos are very similar instruments to the ones that were played in the 18th century. Any instrument with a keyboard doubles as a near-perfect visual representation of the concepts we use to describe music theory. But on instruments that feature keyboards, things like scales, chords, and intervals are perfectly laid out in a step-by-step system.
Modern synthesizers can generate nearly every sort of sound conceivable; even ones that sound like a piano. But for as far this technology has come over the years, nothing truly sounds like a piano except for, well, an actual piano. Keyboards give musicians a virtually limitless amount of sound options that can now be edited and manipulated straight from the keyboard.
MIDI sounds are a breeze to adjust and edit which is ideal for songwriters and producers. Unlike pianos, even the bigger keyboard synthesizer keyboards are portable. Keyboards can be amazing instruments, but be warned: not all keyboards are created equally.
When looking for a keyboard, make sure that the instrument you purchase has weighted keys and a sustain pedal. Like we mentioned before, nothing has the power to accurately imitate or generate the incredible sound of a piano. But pianos generate just one sound compared to the limitless options of most synths.
Add how difficult it is to move and tune even a small piano and you end up with some serious pros and cons from each instrument to consider.
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