Is a keyboard a good alternative for a piano?

Question

I'm just wondering if a keyboard could be used as an alternative for a piano. I have no room in my house lol. so i finally found this old keyboard i have from.. 2003 i think.

its like some weird dj thing, too. could i still use it ir just get a newer keyboard?

Answer 1

Hey Smiles

A keyboard is a good alternative to a piano. Keyboards do come with a weighted action nowadays and feels like a piano . They are also touch-sensitive.

For the time being, if you already have your piano, I am sure the notes reflect the same notes as any piano. I play acousitc, classic and electric guitar and all have 6 strings, same fingering technique etc...

Same with your keyboard. That is my second instrument and the technique to play still is the same whether you are doing arpeggios or scales.

Answer 2

Are you still learning to play? Then get a keyboard with a music staff on a screen on it so you can know which notes are which and learn to read sheet music. hope that was helpful

Answer 3

Keyboard is a good starting instrument especially if you have no room for an acoustic piano. However, do plan on upgrading it to an acoustic piano a few months down the road. A keyboard does not give you the same key reaction as an acoustic piano, it also is not as responsive as a real piano.

If you can, get a weighted digital piano - their keys and sound are very similar to acoustic piano. The price is a lot more affordable nowadays. Also, you do not have to tune the keys.

Answer 4

It depends. If you are just beginning to learn, it is an alternative, but consider getting an electronic piano (not keyboard) that doesn't take up a lot of space. The keys on an electric piano feels much more similar to a real piano than a keyboard, and the sound is usually better.

Answer 5

I think it is the ONLY alternative for the piano, really.   Nothing else comes even close.

Answer 6

You will want one with as many keys as a regular piano, if possible.  (88)  Also, weighted keys.

Answer 7

TRUST ME. Keyboard is NOT even a choice for piano learners becuase I went to countless stores and the weight of the keys is too light. If you practice on a keyboard and you will be used to the lightness of the keyboard, but when you go play on a piano, you won't be able to control the strenghth of your fingers. What I did is I took a bus and went to a place and there are rooms of piano for you to play in. After you play on the keyboard, a piano's keys will feel overly heavy.

But if you don't want to take the bus, then you would have to buy a keyboard.