Music: is it bad to buy a 61-key keyboard?

Question

I read online that when your first learning piano that its ok to have a 76-key keyboard but noting less. is it bad to buy a 61-key keyboard? all of the other ones are out of my price range & I start lessons in a month or so. what type of thing will the teacher teach? will they recommend me to get an 88-key? or will they be ok if I get a 61-key? how do lessons typically go? I just need details on how learning piano goes, selecting the right one, & lessons. thanks :)

Answer 1

It is far better to start with an 88 key piano, as the quality is far better, and you don't have to reinvest later once the notes start leaving that range. In the long run it will end up saving you money, which is why I suggest you wait and save up. Another option is to buy an upright piano used, some of them can go for as cheap as 100 dollars, and still be in relatively good condition. Kijiji is usually very good for this. 88 keys are better because of as was mentioned before the touch sensitivity, as well as the better overall sound, and usually more options, though sometimes a 61 may have the same amount of options. Also as was mentioned the lack of weight on these makes it almost impossible for you to play on a real piano or even a regular digital piano. 61 keys often only have (basically) the sustain pedal since if they do have an input for the mute pedal it is so poor that it may as well not even be there.



Your teacher will probably start with some basic basic theory and repertoire, and then advance you from there based on your talent and dedication. Some better ones will also make you study the history and teach you how to analyse a piece of music properly, and thereby interpret the music as it was either meant to be played, or how to create your own rendition of the music once you start getting into grade 3 or higher level playing.



If you have a good teacher they will ask you to get at least an 88 key digital, while some will require an upright. In this it is better to ask your teacher as everybody has their preference and it is better not to try and guess your teachers intentions, and then have to spend more money. If you are serious, then buying a 61 key is almost guaranteed to be a waste of money though.



My lessons typically go with reviewing what happened last week, then assigning the scale to study for the week, then we move on to repertoire, since I am far beyond learning new theory until I attend university. (I'm still not sure what if any I will learn there). Your teacher will guaranteed start by teaching you how to read notes and other basic theory. If you want to get a headstart on that you can visit www.musictheory.com



Goodluck and I wish the best to you in learning the greatest instrument, well, ever :)

Answer 2

61 Key Keyboard

Answer 3

Every musical instrument has a purpose. The problem with 61 key keyboards isn't that they have 61 keys, but rather that they don't have weighted keys, the hinge point is right behind the key, and often the black keys slope downward toward the back. That makes them far from ideal to learn piano technique. Couple that with low-end keyboards not having velocity sensing, and a lot of "automatic" features to make you "sound good" quickly, and the whole learning experience is stifled.



Lessons are always preferred, and your teacher can help you make a selection from the hundreds of keyboard models available.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

Some piano teachers require either an acoustic piano or a digital piano. You should check with your teacher to see what their requirements are so you don't buy something you can't use. Have you checked Craig's List or classified ads for a used digital piano? I personally would stick with an 88 key digital piano with weighted keys or a quality acoustic piano. If you can't afford a piano then maybe you should save up some money before beginning lessons or rent a piano from a music store.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Keyboards today have stunningly good piano sounds as well as tons of other features that make them ideal for your purposes. A 61 note board is enough for an astounding amount of music. Most contemporary music seldom makes use of the highest and lowest octaves of the piano anyway (and frankly those aren't very musical sounding to begin with). Keyboards can allow you to have the highest and lowest notes if you need them with the push of a button. Go for it!

Answer 9

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Good luck

Answer 10

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