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As per title, thinking of trying to teach myself piano, how much would a very basic one cost me?
How much are basic electric pianos?
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A digital piano will cost probably £400 upwards. It's best not too skimp on this because you might end up getting a keyboard that doesn't feel right or cheap and will not inspire or motivate you to learn. It can have an effect or put you off especially at times when you're struggling.
Having said that you can, if that is an issue. You can do a kind of makeshift piano as in buy a midi controller keyboard (which has no sounds) and using your computer as the sound source. It depends which one you prefer, some people might not like using a computer and just want something they can turn on instantly.
Tell me your budget.
Having said that you can, if that is an issue. You can do a kind of makeshift piano as in buy a midi controller keyboard (which has no sounds) and using your computer as the sound source. It depends which one you prefer, some people might not like using a computer and just want something they can turn on instantly.
Tell me your budget.
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Well, its kind of a future purchase at the moment, seeming as i dont have a job and even when I do i'll have to save up for it
Bang for buck is what im after tbh, I only want something to last a few years and teach me the basics, if im still going at it when I come out of Uni I probably will considering upgrading
Well you have the following options:
1. Buy a midi keyboard and hook up to your computer. Price range from anything from £120 to £600+ for a midi keyboard. 61 keys is probably the minimum to learn to play. If you want to learn classical pieces or become a pianist or something that like then 88 keys is recommended. Also depends how much space you have. You can learn the basics and simple stuff with a 49 keys which will be cheaper like £60-80. With 88 keys you get weighted keys so it's supposed to replicate the feel of a piano. 61 keys are semi weighted. I think piano purists would not recommend this option
Just so you know, music out nowadays are relatively simple and don't need 88 keys to play it. So if you wish to learn these, you can get by with 49 keys.
2. Just buy a digital piano. The pros with that, as opposed to 1. is that it's standalone. Handy if you have10mins to spare and wanted to play as opposed to waiting for your pc and programs to load etc.. Cons will be that, it is just a digital piano that plays....piano, so can't do anything else with it.
3. Synth/workstation keyboard. Kind of a all-in-one keyboard with a wide range of sounds and features. Anything from £500 to £2k+. Probably overkill and costly at this time but good future buy with a good resell value.
In short, if you want the cheapest option just buy a 49 keys keyboard and use the pc for sounds. You can always upgrade in the future if you feel you are getting better or becomes a hindrance.
1. Buy a midi keyboard and hook up to your computer. Price range from anything from £120 to £600+ for a midi keyboard. 61 keys is probably the minimum to learn to play. If you want to learn classical pieces or become a pianist or something that like then 88 keys is recommended. Also depends how much space you have. You can learn the basics and simple stuff with a 49 keys which will be cheaper like £60-80. With 88 keys you get weighted keys so it's supposed to replicate the feel of a piano. 61 keys are semi weighted. I think piano purists would not recommend this option
Just so you know, music out nowadays are relatively simple and don't need 88 keys to play it. So if you wish to learn these, you can get by with 49 keys.2. Just buy a digital piano. The pros with that, as opposed to 1. is that it's standalone. Handy if you have10mins to spare and wanted to play as opposed to waiting for your pc and programs to load etc.. Cons will be that, it is just a digital piano that plays....piano, so can't do anything else with it.
3. Synth/workstation keyboard. Kind of a all-in-one keyboard with a wide range of sounds and features. Anything from £500 to £2k+. Probably overkill and costly at this time but good future buy with a good resell value.
In short, if you want the cheapest option just buy a 49 keys keyboard and use the pc for sounds. You can always upgrade in the future if you feel you are getting better or becomes a hindrance.
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