is this actual string for pianos?
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It is piano wire as in hard wire used in all sorts of applications. I supose it could be used for a note or two but I have no clue what note.
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This wire can be used for a Single note on some pianos. You have to measure the diameter of the wire and compare them. The lower notes have additional wire wrapped around them and this wire will not work unless you happen to have the means to perform the wrapping.
774914
It is "music wire" and should be fine on a piano for the higher notes that do not have wrapped strings. It should also be fine for multiple string notes as long as the wire diameter is correct.
774915
I don't see why this wouldn't work for pianos, because it's strength well exceeds the 33,000 psi pressure that is put on the piano harp itself. I am a piano technician and I think i will try this to save money. I read the specs and they match and exceed the same wire bought at higher prices calling themselves "piano/music wire". It's all made pretty much the same, the only difference would be the carbon and strength amounts. This one seems to be like it will work just fine. I will try it and update later.
1761998
It sounds very good for a toy piano, but it definitely sounds like a toy piano. If you want the sound of a real one, you will have to pay for it. My daughter enjoys her piano though. I would recommend it as a great toy.
1628342
The keys action is very different to a "real" piano. It takes a while to master it for expression. Depending on your use it might work.I use it for practice only. If you need to practice and them play a "real" piano afterward I would not advise it. The sounds are great if you use headphones.
1032323
Yes and very well. It's the reason I bought it. It works well on my old upright piano and would be fine for a spinet. Also, since I couldn't find a 60 watt bulb of the specified kind, I found 40 watt does just fine.
2264771
It should work, but the great thing about amazon is you can return the item if its not what you were looking for. -10 years of piano experience and a Major in Music
1058821
Yes from what I know of keyboards. It is about the same as our upright piano.
795872
That's what I bought it for. So far have only used sheet music on it so can't answer how much weight it can handle. The depth depends on how your digital piano is sloped with the controls. I would buy it and just see how it fits.
755694
Ehhh. Plug it in and see what happens? I don't think you would hurt anything. It wouldn't work the way a piano's sustain pedal works, but maybe you'll like the way it sounds. Or not.
509870
I do not know for sure, but I'd recommend light strings to further emulate a real banjo.
1658491
The wire is stainless steel piano wire....piano stores should have it and so do ACE Hardware stores
52363
Yes all keys work & I'm not home right now to test it yet I do believe they can be played simultaneously. It legitimately sounds like a real piano/keyboard.
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I'm not sure.... I purchased for my son and he wouldn't okay that type music. I do know that he has really enjoyed it and it's just what he wanted to play the kind of music he plays. He's been very happy with the keyboard and the sound.
1767629
This is in fact a 5 string. Amazon has the incorrect photo in their catalog. Thanks! ~The Music Farm 330-546-7076
836457
Yes, they are steel strings. Rather unusual feeling ones at that. But don't let that discourage you, they sound absolutely lovely!
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No. But I found it to be excellent material at a great price. I teach piano and have used Piano for All in my lessons.
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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
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Hello Catherine (my Mom's name.. also spelled with a "C") Yes and No....... They are standard sized piano keys made of lite plastic.. They are "weighted" to "mimic" the "feel" of real keys.. there are 61 not 88... as this is a keyboard. It is missing some "octaves"... not an issue for general playing .. the unit has good "note" sound reproduction.. I bought it mainly for the CASIO song "learning system" witch is first rate I have a full sized "high end" YAMAHA digital piano...which is my main instrument ... but, they cost many, many times this Casio . A necessity ONLY if you want to be "serious player". REC III