I am looking for a piano to practice on, a regular piano with 88 keys. I don't understand the computer-related details and I don't need a bunch of extra electronic-type features. Would this item be appropriate for me to purchase? I am looking for a piano to practice on, a regular piano with 88 keys. I don't understand the computer-related details and I don't need a bunch of extra electronic-type features. Would this... » Read More I am looking for a piano to practice on, a regular piano with 88 keys. I don't understand the computer-related details and I don't need a bunch of extra electronic-type features. Would this item be appropriate for me to purchase? « Show Less
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Yes. It really just requires some minimal assembly. After that, just turn on the power and start playing. It doesn't have a lot of the features that you would typically find on a keyboard. It it more like playing an acoustic piano. You don't even need to learn how to change to the different instruments if you don't want to. I'd highly recommend it for someone wanting to learn to play the piano without all the bells and whistles of an electronic keyboard.
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I bought it three years ago. So far, I am satisfy and I recommend to my friends. Two others said they are happy for the touch and the sound as well. The digital function is good, too. I can separate the keys and teach my daughter side by side.
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Yes. You may be able to find one cheaper, but this is a good piano for practice if you don't want to spend the money required to buy an actual acoustic piano. It has 88 keys and sounds terrific for a digital piano. I'm in the same boat as you - haven't used the electronic features at all; I just turn it on and play. It also has a headphone jack which is nice for playing when you don't want to disturb the rest of the house.
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Basically is an excellent digital piano. If you are looking for something more, you have to take a 88-moxf, sounds incredible, arpeggiator, DAW. The price, however ...
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The piano will adjust the touch to a degree and compared with many other digital pianos it feels close to a regular piano. The piano does transpose and I used this feature a few times. However, if there is a way to know what key you are changing to, I haven't figured it out. The instruction manual is not thorough. As I said you can change the key but you have very little control as to what key.
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I am not a professional so please take it for what it is worth. I believe it has 101 sounds or more, I have the instrument packed away for the moment. I really p I've the piano sounds fantastic to me. I really am not qualified to give you the best advise pertainf this but all the instruments in the keyboard are close to what I know. Hope that helps, you probably better off soulistening to it yourself. If I get a chance to pull it out I will make a video of the sounds. Can't make promises .
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250 different "sounds" or instruments, but it excels at the piano sound. I am not crazy about the others. It has 128 notes of polyphony, which is good, but somewhere around 200 would be ideal for advanced players if you don't want some sustained notes to drop out during complex pieces. As far as key noise, there is a little, but not noticeable unless you have on headphones, and others are just listening to "key noise". Not really a problem. Overall I give it a 7 of 10, but if I were to do it again, would probably spend more on a more advanced keyboard without all the superfluous bells and whistles. 250 different "sounds" or instruments, but it excels at the piano sound. I am not crazy about the others. It has 128 notes of polyphony, which is good, but somewhere around 200 would be ideal for advanced players if you don't want some sustained notes to drop out during complex pieces. As far as key noise, there is a little, but not noticeable unless you have on headphones, and others are just listening to "key noise". Not really a problem. Overall I give it a 7 of 10, but if I were to do it again, would probably spend more on a more advanced keyboard without all the... » Read More 250 different "sounds" or instruments, but it excels at the piano sound. I am not crazy about the others. It has 128 notes of polyphony, which is good, but somewhere around 200 would be ideal for advanced players if you don't want some sustained notes to drop out during complex pieces. As far as key noise, there is a little, but not noticeable unless you have on headphones, and others are just listening to "key noise". Not really a problem. Overall I give it a 7 of 10, but if I were to do it again, would probably spend more on a more advanced keyboard without all the superfluous bells and whistles. « Show Less
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We bought the WK 225 and love it. It is perfect for what we needed. My daughter is 8 years old and started to take piano lessons. We have had no problems with it. She can switch between her teachers piano and her keyboard without any issues.
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I think you're trying to ask a seller a question about their specific keyboard for sale - you've posted this in the spot for general questions about the item (eg Does this work with a PC too?). If you click on any of the sellers you are looking at, then click "About xyzseller" (in the More Information box on the left) and then click "Contact the Seller" near the bottom of the far right side under the heading Further Information. That said - all current listings are New so they should work. Also, this is an amazing keyboard... but in my opinion would be really hard to justify the current prices around $200 and up. I think you're trying to ask a seller a question about their specific keyboard for sale - you've posted this in the spot for general questions about the item (eg Does this work with a PC too?). If you click on any of the sellers you are looking at, then click "About xyzseller" (in the More Information box on the left) and then click "Contact the Seller" near the bottom of the far right side under the heading Further Information. That said - all current listings are New so they should work. Also, this is an amazing keyboard... but in my opinion would be really hard to... » Read More I think you're trying to ask a seller a question about their specific keyboard for sale - you've posted this in the spot for general questions about the item (eg Does this work with a PC too?). If you click on any of the sellers you are looking at, then click "About xyzseller" (in the More Information box on the left) and then click "Contact the Seller" near the bottom of the far right side under the heading Further Information. That said - all current listings are New so they should work. Also, this is an amazing keyboard... but in my opinion would be really hard to justify the current prices around $200 and up. « Show Less
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I'm not a real piano player, just a plunker of little ditties...I would think if you are used to having all 88 it would feel claustrophobic, juss sayin.
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Nightingale sums it up nicely; I use my keyboard the same way. Useful for carrying around, sitting under a tree somewhere, testing out theory, little chords, ditties, whatever. But no, it cannot replace a real piano -- and not just because of the sound or limited keyboard. Those keys are about half the size of real piano keys. For the size and price, you can't expect it to sound like the real thing. It does an adequate job and would make a great TOY for a kid, but it cannot replace the real thing.NOTE TO Susan Prior -- where did you find a case for transporting it? I'm in the process of MAKING one from scratch because I didn't think cases were available for something this size. Nightingale sums it up nicely; I use my keyboard the same way. Useful for carrying around, sitting under a tree somewhere, testing out theory, little chords, ditties, whatever. But no, it cannot replace a real piano -- and not just because of the sound or limited keyboard. Those keys are about half the size of real piano keys. For the size and price, you can't expect it to sound like the real thing. It does an adequate job and would make a great TOY for a kid, but it cannot replace the real thing.NOTE TO Susan Prior -- where did you find a case for transporting it? I'm in the process... » Read More Nightingale sums it up nicely; I use my keyboard the same way. Useful for carrying around, sitting under a tree somewhere, testing out theory, little chords, ditties, whatever. But no, it cannot replace a real piano -- and not just because of the sound or limited keyboard. Those keys are about half the size of real piano keys. For the size and price, you can't expect it to sound like the real thing. It does an adequate job and would make a great TOY for a kid, but it cannot replace the real thing.NOTE TO Susan Prior -- where did you find a case for transporting it? I'm in the process of MAKING one from scratch because I didn't think cases were available for something this size. « Show Less
2007996
I'm a beginner, too, so I'm not an expert. However, I heard that Casio pianos are not very good. I got this one and I am delighted with it.
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This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument. This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide... » Read More This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument. « Show Less
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Absolutely. This keyboard at no time feels or sounds like a "toy"--it is probably the best imitation of a real piano for the price. Any differences found in more expensive models tend to be nuanced and nitpicky.
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hello! well i do recommend this for beginners in synthezizers, this one is of ´the simple ones`, but attention! this is not a toy, is a very powerfull machine, with wich you can do a lot of things. so if you are looking for a simple keyboard this is not for you. instead if you want to experiment with sounds and start to understand synthtezizers, this is a good start. this instrument will fit very well beginners but also experts who know how to train this little monster!
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In my opinion (as an "intermediate" player), this collection is for intermediate and advanced. For instance, while you have Beethoven's "Fur Elise," you also have Chopin's "Revolutionary" etude. The pieces are not edited to make them simpler, they are as written by the composer. The piano itself would be perfect for a beginner, though, and you could purchase a beginner album according to your taste in music.
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I havent used it without the computer so im not sure if it works independently but I know there is a battery port. What number of keys are you thinking about getting? I had a 49 and it definitely was portable on the road but on a plane im not sure depending on what size keys you get. the smaller one is def. A good size. The keys are for sure fun to play with and has great feedback when you play. I would recommend this midi keyboard for the price
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Sarah, this keyboard does have an impressive grand piano sound, in fact Yamaha's is widely regarded as the best in simulations for the grand piano. There are also many other options of course, but you will not be disappointed with this keyboard, it is truly an entry level, studio quality instrument. I can't recommend it enough, and when you consider the price, you just can't beat it. I would highly recommend this product to anyone considering a keyboard.
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This is not a good way to start to learn piano. A toy xylophone would be much better. The xylophone has the same 2:3 black key structure as a piano and you can play several notes at once. She would also have the physical satisfaction of learning how to hit the keys in order to change the quality of the sound. If you are going to get an electric keyboard, get one with several octaves.Chose her teacher carefully - look into the teacher's experience in teaching children, how long her students stay with her, ability to sense what the child is wanting to know, not just give lessons from a book. Try Suzuki method.