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This causes a resistance when playing the key and this is the typical ‘piano feeling’.Ĭheap keyboards and most synthesizers don’t imitate the real piano feeling: when playing the keys on such a keyboard, you don’t feel any resistance like you would feel when you play on an acoustic piano.īetter keyboards have weighted keys to simulate this ‘piano feeling’. The hammer is connected by a lever system to the key. In an acoustic piano, a hammer strikes one, two or three strings. How do electronic keyboards imitate a real piano feeling? – Not exactly the same feeling as an acoustic piano – Not exactly the real sound of an acoustic piano

– Not possible to play quietly (no headphones possible) The following table will also help you to make a decision whether to buy an acoustic piano or an electronic keyboard: If you are more interested in an electronic keyboard, you will find all the necessary information in this article that will help you to decide which model to choose. If you want to buy a new acoustic piano, go to your local piano or music store, the people there will be glad to advice you in your choice. But keep in mind that an acoustic piano has to be tuned once or twice a year, which can be quite expensive too. If the money is the only issue, you could consider to buy a second hand piano. Nowadays, good digital pianos have piano sounds and a feeling that come very close to that of a real piano, which means that the choice for a digital piano instead of an acoustic piano is a legitimate one.

it’s a hassle (and it’s expensive) of having to tune the piano twice a year.

there is not enough place for an acoustic piano.

you want to connect the piano to the computer (for example for composing songs on digital audio workstation (DAW) software).

you want to play with headphones (or to be able to play at low and high volumes).

other sounds are needed than only the piano sound.

Why an acoustic piano? That’s because the feeling of the keys and the sound are that of a real piano.īut there are many reasons why you would prefer an electronic keyboard:

you don’t need any other sounds than only one piano sound.

it doesn’t disturb neighbors or others in your house.

you have enough place (especially for a grand piano).

you have the money to buy an acoustic piano.

But a short answer could be: go for an acoustic piano if: To be able to answer this question, you should take in consideration the advantages and disadvantages of both options. The first question is: do you need an acoustic piano or an electronic keyboard?