Getting started with digital piano | How do novices choose the right digital piano

Setting up a traditional piano at home is undoubtedly a burden for Hong Kong residents, where space is extremely scarce. Therefore, in recent years, many people choose to buy electronic keyboards so that they can practice at home at any time. In fact, in addition to electronic keyboards, you can also choose digital pianos to better restore the tone of traditional pianos and the touch of the keys when playing. Many people who are new to playing the piano may confuse digital pianos with electronic keyboards. Read the following article to learn the difference between digital pianos and electronic keyboards, as well as what to pay attention to when purchasing a digital piano.

What is the difference between a digital piano and an electronic keyboard?

In fact, although digital pianos and electronic keyboards are very similar in appearance, there are actually huge differences between them. The purpose of using a digital piano is to recreate the experience of playing a traditional piano. Whether it is the touch when playing or the tone produced, the digital piano can provide a playing experience similar to that of a traditional piano. The keys of a digital piano are much heavier than those of an electronic keyboard. Since the sound of a digital piano is sampled from a real traditional piano, the sound of a digital piano is closer to that of an electronic keyboard.

As for the functionality of electronic keyboards, they are generally richer than digital pianos. In addition to basic recording functions and metronomes, electronic keyboards can also simulate drums, strings, wind instruments, etc. In addition to being used for musical performances, electronic keyboards are also suitable for composing and arranging music by adding different instruments to enrich the melody. Therefore, many musicians choose electronic keyboards. In terms of playing experience, the electronic keyboard is relatively different from the traditional piano. The touch of its keys is the lightest of the three types, and the tone is more like synthesized sound and is more distorted.

Which digital piano should I choose?

When purchasing a digital piano, you can learn whether it can restore the playing experience of a traditional piano from the following aspects:

Button touch

In terms of keyboard touch, most digital pianos use force-sensitive keyboards or hammer keyboards to restore the touch of traditional piano keys. The velocity-sensitive keyboard simulates the weight changes of piano keys, and the more you press, the heavier the keys feel. Digital pianos that use this type of key can help develop correct playing habits; and the touch of the surface hammer keyboard is closer to that of a traditional piano than a force-sensitive keyboard, making it suitable for performers who have higher requirements for touch.

timbre

The sounds produced by a digital piano are sampled from a traditional piano, rather than being synthesized by a computer like an electronic keyboard. Therefore, the sound quality of the digital piano may vary depending on the piano model it was recorded from. It is recommended that you try playing the piano yourself first, compare the tones of different models of digital pianos, and then choose the digital piano that best meets your requirements.

Function

Although most digital pianos are not as functional as digital pianos, most of them have recording, accompaniment and other functions. When purchasing a digital piano, you may want to compare the features of different models first, and then choose a digital piano model that best suits your needs.

Digital piano brand recommendation

Different brands of digital pianos have different features. Here are several common digital piano brands and their product features:

• Casio: As one of the famous electronic keyboard manufacturers, Casio also launched its digital piano. Just like the brand's electronic keyboards, Casio's digital pianos also have many different functions such as multi-timbre, mixing, recording, etc., which can meet the performance needs of different musicians.
• Kawai: Kawai is another Japanese digital piano brand that has launched many models of digital pianos. They are known for their highly restored tone and key touch of traditional pianos. They are the first choice for many people who pursue high-quality playing experience.
• Roland: The digital pianos launched by the brand Roland are committed to recreating the playing experience of traditional pianos. They even launched digital pianos that restore the appearance of grand pianos. Many professional musicians who pursue the highest performance effects will choose this brand.

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When buying a digital piano, the most important thing is to what extent the touch of its keys can be restored to that of a traditional piano. It is recommended that you try playing the piano yourself, compare different brands and models, and then choose the digital piano that suits you. PaarkLand sells a variety of digital pianos from different brands around the world. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced performer, you can find the most suitable digital piano.Visit our ParkLand store now, try out and choose the digital piano that suits you best.