Should I Buy a Piano or Keyboard?

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Considering what kind of piano to buy when you are starting to play the piano can be a tough decision.
They are expensive and it seems like there are a million options to choose from.
In this video I break down what you would want to consider when purchasing a new instrument for the beginner piano student. Is a Digital Piano/Keyboard or Acoustic Piano more suitable for you?
Watch this video to find out!
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@DavePawson 5 лет назад

You're ignoring the silence of playing with headphones.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Great point Dave! Thanks for sharing it here :)

@SergeiBash 5 лет назад

Dave Pawson Yeah, living in a flat your neighbours won't be fans of your new hobby)

@sofialum8322 4 года назад

I have a silent acoustic piano

@thodorispapadopoulos1513 4 года назад

Somebody get this guy a crown

@azurelleb 3 года назад

There are silent pianos out there now

@jkristia2011 5 лет назад

I upgraded from a Yamaha P45 to a Yamaha CLP645 some month back. And yes, it is not 'real' :) , but it looks good, keys feels good an it sounds great - and - one advantage of a keyboard/electric piano you did not mention is the fact you can practice in silence with headphones. I'm sure my wife and neighbors appreciate that !!.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Great point jkristia2011, it also helps you have privacy when practicing so you can really impress your wife and neighbours after! :P

@kanyampelane9568 4 года назад

Are there specific headphones for keyboard or do you purchase any?

@sofialum8322 4 года назад

But there's silent acoustic pianos

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

jkristia2011 I am a working pianist and I do play both pianos. A digital piano and acoustic piano are both actual pianos. It is just that one is compleetly different than the other but they are both pianos. A digital piano is not fake. Now you do have those toy pianos which are toys but then you have the real pianos which are digital and acoustic. You are not going to call an electric car a fake car are you? They are both real. Gas or electric cars they are both cars. Or you are not going to call an airplane a fake bus are you??? It is a totally different concept or a small plane a fake car but you want a real car right??? That doesn’t make sense. A plane is a real plane a car is a real car so when you talk about acoustic piano beeing a real piano and a digital not bee real you got to what what you are talking about because they are both pianos it is just that one is totally different than the other and it makes music production easier to do than the other BITH they are both real pianos.

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

jkristia2011 the other thing I noticed when you said electronic/keyboard piano. This doesn’t even make sense. Keyboards... they are totally different than digital pianos in that they have spring loaded keys and they are portable and smaller. A digital piano has G.H.s. Action where as a keyboard doesn’t. A keyboard is not a piano and a digital piano is not a keyboard. Many people believe this concept that a digital piano is just technically a keyboard but that is false. A keyboard is played differently and smaller. With its portability a digital piano is resembling its cousin the acoustic piano and has hammer weighted keys and 3 pedals like that of the acoustic piano. You are not goin to see this on a keyboard. You will have just the damper pedal on a keyboard and it may even just bee a foot switch. The other thing is that a digital piano is not an electric piano. Electric pianos were used back in the 70’s and didn’t even sound like an actual piano. They were bell like tones and you could tune an electric piano. A digital piano is not even close to an electric piano. A digital piano gets its sounds from sampling or modeling and you can patch different sounds of voices. You could not do this on an electronic piano. The electric piano had tunes on it and they were in place of strings. The electric piano looked like an acoustic piano with tunes and hammers nad you tuned the tunes by the tune bar. A digital piano has digital circuits to keep the piano in tune. And functions way way different. We actually do not have electronic pianos anymore. Like the roads and Wurlitzer or vintage vibe pianos. But they are not to bee mistaken for a digital piano. This is in correct. An electronic piano didn’t even sound like a piano...... though they are all in the keyboard family they all are very different from each other.... I am really surprised that many musicians don’t get this.

@mianaomipost9885 5 лет назад

I love the fake flowers analogy! Perfect description!

@gabrielmr088 4 года назад

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@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

MiaNaomi Post a digital piano is not fake. It is a piano just like its cousin. They are both genuine real. It is like saying I want a real car not an electric car. Well, what are you calling fake. A fake piano would bee that of a little kid’s toy piano but when you are talking about a digital versus acoustic these are both real pianos. It just so happens that ones works differently than the other and they both perform at their levels one is used for concerts and classical moments and jazz where the other can do everything and that is music production. A digital piano is more of a work piano. It is used to produce music albums and make music and beeing creative. So it is not fake at all.... I am a working pianist and I do play both. Now if you go to say that they both play compleetly different I would give you that because i do play both and they both feel totally different. From each other and they don’t sound the same it doesn’t matter how great digitals are they don’t sound exactly like their cousins although don’t bee fooled a digital piano is a real piano it just works differently. Just like a hybrid piano. They are not digitals but they are acoustic pianos that have a digital part to them. It is basically an acoustic wanting to bee a digital but it can’t. But boiling it down both pianos are real pianos. Just like cars. You are not going to call an electric car a fake car are you??? It is the same thing. They both give transportation and they are both real cars.

@linkthai1995 3 года назад

@@benjaminbrown5245 It's fake because the sound is a sample, and there the disconnection between the action and the sound. Don't take it personally. I love my digital piano but I know when I touch the action it's not the real hammer that creates sounds, it's a hammer that trigger the sensitivity that play a sample of the piano, not by touching a real string. By this definition though, a Roland piano might have been considered less fake than others since they actually generate their own piano sound through algorithm instead of playing by sampling. Your car analogy isn't the same, since an electric car doesn't mimic the normal car, it just use different type of energy. A digital mimic the acoustic sound and action as best as they could, hence the fake flower analogy make more sense, since fake flower don't require maintainance like real flowers but if they're good enough you can't tell them apart without a good eye/ear.

@benjaminbrown5245 3 года назад

@@linkthai1995 you are talking to a pianist here for a living. A digital piano is not fake. Yes it is totally a really genuine piano. Think you need to read up in digital and acoustics. Yes. It is the same. The car annalagie. It is the same thing. Well, a digital no acoustic is different from each other and they are totally different beasts but a digital are not fake. They are real piano. I have to get going to work soon but I saw this and this reply looks like I don’t know what both pianos are when I play both pianos so I no what I am talking about here. If I had more time I would explain to you how a digital and acoustic works. I have been playing piano all my life here. A digital piano is a digital piano like is says. Yes. The action and workings of it are no where near the acoustic but that doesn’t mean at all that it is a fake piano. That is a myth. Their is no such thing as a fake versus real piano unless you are talking about the baby toy that you had growing up and then getting on a acoustic piano. The baby toy is a toy but quit calling a digital piano a toy or fake that is not true. Like i said. I know exactly what i am talking about because i live, breath, and basically eat no sarcasm here but this is true pianos. I do play both so you can not tell me that i don’t know what i am talking about and the car annalygie does work the best or flying a plane versus driving a car. It is the exact same thing. Digital versus acoustic. Yes they are totally different beasts and they are no where the same but they are 2 real pianos…. Just like a keyboard. That is not a piano. It is smaller than a piano and the Keats are totally different. The have springy sanction.

@GeoffreyReemer 3 года назад

For me, it's always a digital piano. As others have mentioned, being able to use headphones is very important and the added bonus is that you can connect it to your computer and use it with lots of cool music software. And honestly, my Yamaha DGX-660b feels pretty real to me and sounds awesome :).

@AmbidextrousCrafter 2 года назад

I have the Yamaha DGX-660b as well and I love it more than the upright piano that I grew up with as it's always in tune and with literally hundreds of instrumental sounds/samples to play around with. It's awesome!

@xthetansiblingsx5405 5 лет назад

This is so true! I get you as i started off with a digital piano. After playing for about a year or less, i invested and bought a 2nd hand acoustic piano and yes indeed the feeling is so different. So glad that i've got the acoustic piano and able to use it for my exams.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Glad to hear the acoustic piano is working out for you Grace! :)

@varunsathya696 4 года назад

@@jazerleepiano I love your channel

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

Grace Tan that is so true. Now I am a working pianist and I do play both. It doesn’t matter how good digitals are they are not the same they are compleetly a different beast than the acoustic counter part. When you only play acoustic pianos if you go and play on a digital you will fee something way off like something is broke but it is not true it is the way that the digital works compared to the acoustic. Now if you play both then you have the knowledge of how both of them are played. Yes both of them have 88 keys but the action and play is compleetly different. You are so right on. I love playing both but honestly I love the digital pianos. You can do so much more with them. On the other hand if you are wanting to play classical or perform in a concert than a digital on that hand is not the piano to use. You would then want an acoustic grand piano because of that string resonance. Now for production of music that is where the digital comes in.

@xthetansiblingsx5405 4 года назад

Benjamin Brown Yes that’s right! I’m seriously considering of getting an upgrade soon because I really need too. I’m already pursing for the Grade5 exam and unfortunately my piano keys are too light to train out all the techniques and dynamics. Oh I’ve actually spot on this piano Zimmermann S6, it has a wonderful tone and the touch are just gorgeous! While looking back, digital piano comes in handy to the extend if I need to play late at night or do some recording for myself :)

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

Grace Tan awesome!!!

@ruthterry3908 3 года назад

First off, I just discovered your channel, and have enjoyed it very much, thank you! But please be careful about falling into “piano snobbery”. Not everyone who lives in a city or suburb can afford a detached single family home. When what your family can afford is an apartment, perhaps a very small one, a digital piano or keyboard may be your only option for getting in a reasonable amount of practice time. And I know there are “silent pianos”, but if finances are tight, they are expensive and there isn’t a large used market of them. I relearned piano as a mom of two young kids. Practicing had to happen after they were in bed, so my digital piano was a blessing. If even one single person isn’t learning piano because they feel that a digital piano is what they would have to use, but feel embarrassed that it’s not a “real” piano that would be so sad, in my opinion. Also, I feel very strongly that the “authentic and heartfelt” aspect of music comes from the musician, not the instrument.

@robertrenk7074 4 года назад

I’ve owned many acoustic pianos in my life. Last one was a 25 year old used Baldwin R 5’8”. A first it was a wonderful piano. But within a few months I had trouble with odd sounds that would come and go. Had a few technicians try and fix it with no success. After 3 years I sold the Baldwin and bought a cheap digital Casio. Much happier since no need for tunings or upkeep. Takes up much less space and I don’t need a humidifier in the winter or air conditioning in the summer to baby the piano.

@varunsathya696 4 года назад

"The real thing really feels real" - Jazer 2019 Jokes apart, you've got very nice points there, and i completely agree with the fact that an acoustic piano is in fact the real deal. But actually, beginners can work with a keyboard too, and it is berter choice because of the low cost. Because if they don't like the instrument and want to stop learning it all of a sudden, it will be a very painful waste of money with an actualy piano lol

@varunsathya696 4 года назад

Also, there are more types of keyboards like synthesizers and midi stuff, something that can also be considered by people to buy

@varunsathya696 4 года назад

They're pretty cheap too

@wendynb100 3 года назад

Hey Jazer, I use both. Couldn’t do without my digital Yamaha CLP for practising new pieces and scales etc. Doing repetitions on the acoustic does my head in. I use the acoustic piano when pieces are ready to play.

@TheLooking4sunset 2 года назад

I respect and understand your opinion and point of view. It’s very different of that of a beginner or someone born in the eighties, who appreciates synthesizers like me, I went with kawai kdp 120 and I appreciate it a lot, when I am better I will make a new choice

@carlcurry2658 2 года назад

This is one of the most important topics in piano training these days. There are compelling reasons for either approach. In my case space, direct recording, and practicing at any hour led to an electronic approach. BUT, all of that can be reduced to one thing (acoustic or electronic) - action. This became critical as I set a workstation up for my daughter who's lessons and recitals were on acoustic pianos. It's also crucial to develop reasonable pianistic technique. This is where many 'digital pianos' fail. SO, pay attention to graded, hammer action and escapement. Escapement is often overlooked but it's part of every acoustic piano because a 'piano action' is a mechanical construct. And your keyboard must support a proper triple pedal. Research that as much as the sounds. Today (Nov. 2021) Rolands PHA-50 and the Kawai Grand Feel III (GF) Wooden-Key Action do a good job of simulating a grand piano feel and connection with the 'instrument'. Then use something like Pianoteq modeled piano software and you will have a capable solution for developing proper technique and one that records beautifully. Not to mention never being told when 'not' to practice. My favorite time is early morning.

@Vowa_ 2 года назад

Thanks... I can finally decide what to start for...

@judithcarter3471 3 года назад

As a piano teacher of beginners, I get this question a lot, so Thankyou for this video.

@kevinryall9774 3 года назад

Hi Jazer! I recently came upon your site here. You are a very enthusiastic music teacher and it's clear to see that you have a great passion for piano! Really enjoy your lessons here ;)

@basilmathai4228 3 года назад

Subscribed. I watch a lot of piano on RU-vid, its part of my effort of love for the piano for more than forty years. I still don't read music or play like I should, but I still love it. I play by ear, and it interferes with my sight reading, I just play it with some help from memory. My reason to comment to your channel, is to encourage you to continue to put in honest advice, it reaches across national boundaries and cultures, and makes difference to folks like me. before days of RU-vid I used to English dictionaries and actually repair and tune secondhand piano to a working condition. My first inspiration was Sound of Music, now I listen to Jazz and attempt playing it. No I'm no-good at all, but when has that stopped me?

@Critique808 5 лет назад

Get both an acoustic piano and a keyboard. I have both. I practice on my keyboard anytime with headphone so I don't bother anyone. I play on my upright acoustic piano on my final practice or when I want the acoustic piano quality sound. Keyboard sounds like a toy piano but I can use headphone.

@krissvtar8912 4 года назад

The problem is that not everyone can afford that ._.

@rickbarber6758 5 лет назад

The New Yamaha P 515 is awesome. It contains the famous Yamaha CFX Concert Grand sound as well as the Bosendorfer Imperial Grand. The Keys are wood and tops are textured to resemble ivory. The action has escapement and captures string and damper resonance which are adjustable as well as the touch. It is the finest sounding and playing digital on the market.

@CapitaineBleuten 5 лет назад

@Rick Barber Better than clavinova and other Yamaha non portable pianos ? I’m asking as I’m planning a purchase...

@Smitty-hc8sb 5 лет назад

Both great instruments! The p515 does a lot of the things a clavinova does, but not everything! Some clavinovas have quite a few more options. And the over all speaker system in th clavinovas are generally better by both loudness and quality. I would consider the p515 as the music majors go to practice instrument. And the clavinova the actual recital instrument in the digital world. Two great and totally different beasts

@CapitaineBleuten 5 лет назад

@@Smitty-hc8sb thanks

@thelookingcat 4 года назад

I personally find the Yamaha Arius YDP-181 to create a more full sound than the P 515 as well as to be a more versatile piano overall, but just marginally. Honestly, either piano is fantastic. I only wish the Arius was still being made. I could really use a not clicky piano.

@musicsavantaccountant5856 4 года назад

Sir. I am a Filipino. The real acoustic piano here costs almost half a million pesos. The same price as a brand new car. The ones on sale are on the price of a hundred thousand pesos. Almost the price of a big bike. These pianos are worth a fortune. There is a surplus shop here in our town that sells second hand pianos. The one that's against the wall. And nobody buys them coz they're so damn expensive. I would really want the real deal. But only millionaire's here in our country can afford it. 😢😢😢😢 So, I have no choice but to settle for the next thing. A keyboard made in China. 😄😄😄😄😄😄 At least it's beats having nothing. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@peternazareth3352 2 года назад

Where do you stay sir. Your explanation, teaching, playing with ease is just awesome.

@augenss_ 2 года назад

I love your channel but I don't like that you didn't distinguish keyboards from digital pianos, they have some important differences

@screamingpiano 5 лет назад

I love your analogy about the fake flowers vs the real flowers. On one level they can be used interchangeably (in your own home, you can have either fake or real flowers -- it's up to you). But there will be many times where one cannot substitute for one another because they are far too different -- if you want to become a florist you should probably work with real flowers rather than fake ones, because there's so much more to a flower than how it looks from a distance.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Nice channel by the way, awesome to see your uploads! :)

@screamingpiano 5 лет назад

@@jazerleepiano oh! t-thank you XD

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

screamingpiano we have to get our minds away from real and fake when it comes for pianos. I am a working pianist I do play both digital and acoustic. That is what they are named. They are both real what are you going to do. Call an electric car a fake car??? No they are both real it just happens that one operates on a different level but they are both real. Well, the same with the piano. An acoustic piano is a piano like its cousin. It just so happens that you should work and practice and hone your skills on the acoustic before getting on a digital. A digital is going to take your playing to the next level meaning that you ar going to bee creative on a digital piano you can do that on an acoustic but you need more things to help with recording where as a digital if you have tons of things on it you can record and do all your studio work right their on the piano. That is the advantage of the digital piano. But they are both real... same thing with cars. A gas powered or electric powered is both real. They are just powered by 2 different file types. One is file and one is electric but they are both real.

@youareallfeckinboring 4 года назад

@@benjaminbrown5245 i love how you defend your stance, and yes i agree with you.

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

@@youareallfeckinboring Well, it totally makes sense. A digital piano is a compleetly different beast than the acoustic piano. The acoustic piano is going to give the beginner the feeling of performance and you will bee getting prepared to play in concert halls. I am glad that you agree because I have been through it and know what it is like. It is better to start from the acoustic piano and get the feeling of control before moving onto the digital piano. The digital has a compleetly different action and feel. In order to play a digital you need to bee able to have the thestarting of knowledge of piano skills first. Then the other will make sense to you as driving a car is to flying planes. Totally different beasts but their both vehicles. The thing it’s the acoustic piano is that you want to bee able to hear the overtones as you are playing. With a digital you are not going to get the overtones and string resonance.

@wishyouwerehere82 5 лет назад

I'm an adult learners. For the first 3 years I just practicing with my digital piano. then I notice , even i was good practicing at home , when the time I practicing in piano lesson with grand piano it's like I hit the keys too much and I lost my focus. So I decided to buy used upright piano. I practicing with both of them..

@adambensering9057 4 года назад

So your recommendation for beginners?

@BlazevicJosip 4 года назад

Banyong Sering Digital for the beginners all the way.

@adambensering9057 4 года назад

Joseph Blaze thanks ya

@wishyouwerehere82 4 года назад

@@adambensering9057 digital piano for beginners but probably you can try sometimes with upright piano. So you will know how to control your fingers.

@adambensering9057 4 года назад

wishyou werehere thanks ya. I’m about to buy something for my bday. My parents want me to choose anything u like. I decided Piano but i know nothing bout it.

@johntimothybartholomewbart5060 5 лет назад

The way u teach is pleasing and encouraging but for theory speaking is ok but to learn playing you need play and show us, the students. I mean demonstration following the explaining part or theory part. Thanks for doing that to me.

@MariaMaltseva 2 месяца назад

When it comes to acoustic pianos, it really does depend on the piano. A Steinway grand is nothing like a Yamaha upright.

@ridazahra8582 2 года назад

For me, its definitely a digital piano (which Ive been playing for years now), mainly because I can practice with headphones and because of the different settings and sounds which makes practice soo much more fun. That being said, I do want to play on an actual piano (I have maybe 2 times veryy briefly) because I know the sound is just magical and just to experience the real deal. I think, if possible, having both is the best option (digital for practice and more creativity and real piano for final pieces and performances)!

@gnaaruag6744 3 года назад

Great resource! Definitely helped me a lot

@cristinasanjuan2799 4 года назад

Thanks for the very informative vid. I am considering buying "fake flowers" for my grand daughter. Maybe when she's old enough and rich enough, she can buy herself the "real" thing.😊

@AureliaKai 4 года назад

To be honest, only reason i'd buy a real one is if I had the money. But lack of money shouldn't prevent someone from learning and playing music.

@Mouyrf 5 лет назад

The bigger detail that make me prefer “real” piano is the sound and resonance. I have a keyboard and it is great to practice. I took one with the feel of real piano keys and a faithful sound... But man ! When I play on a real one... even my parent’s one which is untuned, it can give me shivers all over my spine with some pieces. For me this really is another level of experience... I want a real piano T_T

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Well put Mouyrf! What is currently stopping you from getting a real piano?

@Mouyrf 5 лет назад

I live in an apartment so I am worried I could disturb my neighbors

@dogge929 2 года назад

My piano is about 85db loud. There is nothing I love more than waking up in the morning and playing my "wakeup" song. I can feel the thing reverberating though the walls, the floor, and in turn my bum. If I set on a roll and walk to the other end of the house, I can feel the bass all the way on the other end.

@JD-72191 Год назад

I started playing on both a keyboard and an acoustic (spinet). A year ago when I wanted to upgrade I considered getting a higher end digital piano or a bigger acoustic. After considering my options for months and trying a lot of different options, I ended up buying a slightly used Yamaha GB1K baby grand. It looks beautiful in my living room, sounds wonderful, and I feel happy sitting for hours a day playing on it. i stop playing at 9:30 when my daughter goes to sleep and by that time I’m ready to stop. In the end, everyone gets what they prefer, what they can afford, and what type of instrument fits their lifestyle. But I’m so blessed to have a gorgeous looking and sounding instrument to play on. Even if I’m just an intermediate pianist.

@ashy969 10 месяцев назад

Of course, as far as sound and feel goes, the acoustic piano is unbeatable

@theaudioman4446 3 года назад

Ideally, I think having both is the best. Night time practice in many peoples lives is unacceptably loud for other to deal with on a real piano, for neighbours, family members, etc. What I love about digital pianos is you can just put some headphones on or just turn it down low and your free to practice without disturbing everyone

@АзатШакенов-х2д 3 года назад

In post soviet nations you can find free acoustic pianos quite easily, mine was free, and no, they aren't broken or anything, all you need is to tune them, that is also cheap here

@ant7936 5 лет назад

If you have access to a real piano at church or college, then a digital is fine at home. You can't take a Grand onto a boat or a campervan! It's worth looking at ads because people often give away pianos which are taking up home space.

@unclemick-synths 3 года назад

I wish I had space even for an upright. I would get a good Yamaha like my teacher's. It sounds almost like a baby grand. I'm not a fan of the sonic artifacts in digital pianos. It's not just hearing the sample ranges and looped sustain, there are other subtle audible issues. I was very pleased when my son told me one day our digital piano was "broken"; it meant his ear had become attuned enough to hear these too. The other thing I dislike is that despite weighted keys, velocity sensitivity does not adequately model the force sensitivity of a real piano - particularly in pianissimo but also the lack of response to weight results in playing from the elbows. I'm only at Grade 2 on the piano but even I can detect the difference.

@manasa2440 3 года назад

This is so true, I just started piano lessons and bought a keyboard like a week ago but I practiced on the the "real thing" yesterday and it felt AMAZING

@pianocortexx 2 года назад

Having tried a real piano once and knowing what a real piano feels like in comparison I would really have to love a real acoustic piano. But since I live in a small home (my room is 2,5 x 4m) in a house with really thin walls and since I don`t even have money for a real teacher I am happy that digital pianos exist. They are cheaper, can be very compact and I can play even at night without disturbing my neighbours. So I`m happy with it. In my situation there is not the choice between getting a real acoustic piano or a digital piano - because without digital pianos I wouldn`t have the chance to play at all. Most people don`t have the money and the space.

@benjaminbrown5245 4 года назад

Love this. I am a pianist for a living. Now one thing is that digital pianos and keyboards are not the same. The keyboard is smaller in some cases it is a full 88 key but normally,,, the keyboard has springy action like a synthesizer. It also has semi weighted keys. A digital piano on the other hand has a keyboard but it is the resemblance of the acoustic piano. Now when you talk about a real piano this is another thing. What do you mean by real here. A digital piano is a real piano. So when we say a real piano what are we talking about here. A piano has strings of course and damper and other pedals the system pro and soft pedals. Well, a digital Janos it’s the same but it doesn’t have strings. It is their fore a real piano. So we have to watch our verbiage when we are talking about wheat is real. It is like a car. If you said. I want a real car,,,, now what are you really talking about when you say this. A car has wheels you can sit in it and drive. You have a gasoline car and electric. You are not going to say Oh. I want a real car when you have an electric car right because they are both real. They are. A mode of transportation... O.K. Pianos again. A digital piano is a piano no matter how you look at it. It just comes in a different form. Now keyboards are played different my than a piano or digital piano. You have accompaniment in the left hand on the keyboard and you have sounds that you would use that are not on a digital piano. Now you do have digital pianos that you can play like a keyboard style but when you say keyboard/digital piano this is the wrong way to talk..... a synthesizer is not a keyboard. The style that you play a synth is a bit different. So we have to watch how we come across on how we present things. Good video though.

@thodorispapadopoulos1513 4 года назад

Somebody get this guy a crown!!! 👑

@benjaminbrown5245 3 года назад

@Banx no problem. You are more than welcome!!

@tombarnes3004 Год назад

nah - let's not mess around here. A 'real' piano is quite simply an acoustic piano. Same as one day we'll look back a lust after 'real' cars or hanging out with 'real' people. Some things are just better 'real'.

@benjaminbrown5245 Год назад

@@tombarnes3004 dude!!! I know what i am talking about here. Then you know i am a working pianist and I was raised around this stuff. I was born into a musician family. Ummmm I know what i am talking about here. A digital piano is a real piano. What are you going to call it a fake piano? Or a toy piano come on. It’s obvious that you don’t know. A digital paino is a real piano. What is the problem here. This is not messing around. People need to bee educated and its obvious that you need to bee educated. The thing that is different is that a digital does not have strings but an acoustic does. An acoustic is a real piano and so is a digital. Both the pianos are not the same I know this cause i play both. I know what i am talking about here. That is like saying an electric car is not a real car. What do you mean what is real!!!! Come on. An electric car is real and so is a gas powered car. You know this. What are you going to say. Oh I want to play a real organ when you sit at an electric organ. What???? Just cause it is electric what are you going to say. Is it fake no. It is real. Just like the pipe organ. And just to let you know a digital piano is not an electric piano. They are for 2 different pianos. Yes. You plug them both in but a digital has no sound like the electric. The electric piano was used back in the 1960’s and 1970’s. It had hammers of course but it did not even sound like a digital. A digital piano resembles a acoustic piano in that it has a sound engine. Where as an electric piano does not. It has tines that were struck. See so the functions are different. If you are a pianist you should know these things. Don’t make me look stupid here.

@tombarnes3004 Год назад

@@benjaminbrown5245 You're very literal aren't you mate? Also: "People need to bee educated and its obvious that you need to bee educated. " Case closed on that display of education then.

@pieceofmusic3879 3 года назад

I can REALLY recommend the ,,SP5600 Portable Grand Keyboard" from Thomann!! It is really really good, has 88 weighted keys and sounds really close to an actual acoustic piano! AND it only costs about 360€!!!

@patwagner9308 3 года назад

It was an easy decision for me....we don't have room for a piano. I learned how to play when I was a child . A digital keyboard , at least, affords me a way to play & I have to say, it's fun to be able to change the sounds. It makes practicing more fun. We've lived all sorts of places.It wouldn't have been practical to own a piano . They're not easy to move on your own!

@paul_meulemans 3 года назад

I think it's different for a classical oriented person or for a person who likes to play pop and dance.

@Lunolux 2 года назад

all i can say, that my yamaha ez300 has one defaut, the key are very noisy xD get it during black friday, it's okay for a beginner, didnt wanted to spend more and will upgrade if i keep praticing those next 4/5 year

@Kakavasha29 Год назад

I learned piano before covid but only beginner level and stopped at covid. My piano now barely is played and the notes sounds a bit off and the pedal is broken. I also wanted to get a keyboard for a while so should I get one or just repair my piano

@jazerleepiano Год назад

This would depend on what kind of piano you have, how extensive is the repair going to be (or how costly it will be), etc. You would need to weigh the pros and cons.

@jeffreykaufmann2867 3 года назад

I prefer a digital piano cause I can play at anytime without bothering anyone. I also like transposing a piece to another key so I don't get bored practicing the piece. I'll buy an Acoustic Piano when I move to a soundproof building.

@RPGLover87 3 года назад

Eh, seems kind of unfair to say that a keyboard is less real than a piano, because it can do almost all the same things if you have a good one. It's kind of implying that it's more of a toy than an instrument which does a disservice to it and feels classist.

@thepianoplayer416 5 лет назад

The 1 thing that gets you get into trouble with a DP is a Suzuki teacher. I met several of them over the years and they wanted students to practice on an acoustic as soon as they start their lessons to get the touch and feel of the real thing. I have an 88-DP at home for more than 5 years and no has no problem with it. With I'm done, the instrument can go into the closet so I have more space in the room. And if I don't like practicing in 1 room, I just move it to another in minutes. You wouldn't do that with an upright.

@tammylaronde8593 3 года назад

I would love to have an acoustic piano. I have a keyboard but the keys are getting loose, making a very annoying clicking sound. I find them slippery. I prefer the feel of the keys on an acoustic piano. I also prefer the sound of an acoustic piano much more.

@41GEG 2 года назад

How to check if your piano was tuned well? Especially a beginner

@andyr8812 2 года назад

Writing this in 2022, the newest high quality digital pianos are excellent and much more affordable than they were 10 years ago.

@dk-jy3ug 3 года назад

It's an easy choice for me since I have neither the room or the money for a real piano.

@velcroman11 3 года назад

I travel a lot and I found it very hand to fit my piano into the boot of the car. I bought a digital piano and I practice on both. The sound and timbre of the digital piano is dead, an acoustic piano is alive and every time I play the acoustic piano it will sound different, just like all live performance. EVERYTHING in the environment effects the timbre of an acoustic piano, how I feel, how I touch the keys, even how I press the pedals, an acoustic piano is the real thing. If one is starting out, buy a 2nd hand digital say AU$500-600, work with it. In 6 or so months you will know if the piano is for you. What you do after that is up to you. If you don’t like piano selling the digital may, may allow you to recoup what you paid for the digital. Recouping the cost of a piano, well, you would have a better chance winning Lotto.

@paul_meulemans 3 года назад

I recently bought the komplete control s88 with hammered keys and for me that's perfect. (I make dance and pop music). I'm not good enough to get everything out of an real piano.

@jorgerivas1424 5 лет назад

Hi, Jazer. Thank you so much for your video about the bass clef! It was very helpful even for this old geezer. It's helping me with Chopin ballades and polonaises. I was getting really rusty.

@dave1coleman 3 года назад

I have an upright acoustic piano. I bought an electric Yamaha Clavinova because I had young kids and so couldn’t play the acoustic after 7pm. Now my boys are teenagers, it has switched and I have to use the electric keyboard with headphones if I want to play before 10am! Even though the keys are weighted on the Clavinova and I can practice effectively on it, I much prefer to use the acoustic as I can really work on my touch & quality of sound. This isn’t really possible at the same level with the electric. Thanks for all the videos Jazer!

@michaelm8874 5 лет назад

Why this video won't load Even if I out on the lowest quality it keeps buffering Other videos are normal Is it RU-vid not wanting me to watch this video

@Grandstonie 5 лет назад

Michael850 is it still buffering ?

@michaelm8874 5 лет назад

No Already bought a piano so I don't need to watch it anymore

@accentontheoff 7 месяцев назад

If I may ask. What if I don’t plan to play piano at all. What are the pros and cons of getting an electronic keyboard and sticking with it for life. I would be using it for piano sounds, as well as all the other sounds, as well as midi. Does the keyboard need to have weighted keys and pedals and all. Thanks.

@jglover30 4 года назад

Great video! I have both.. my Baldwin upright piano from 1978 and a kurzweil pc2x keyboard from the early 2000’s. I tend to play mostly on the actual piano though!

@gillianthurlow4723 Год назад

Just found you. I am a total beginner. I have tried a few tutorials on you tube. I think your is great. You explain things very clearly and I am finding it so much fun. Thank you so much. I will be watching all your videos. 🎹

@LadieBjj 4 года назад

I purchased a used Keyboard. I don’t want to spend a fortune on a piano and I don’t learn how to play it 😂 Yes, I have a Keyboard. I love bringing to my backyard and play. I am doing well. So I am planning to but a real piano down the road. But for beginners, I recommend to buy a keyboard first.

@T-marie-N 5 лет назад

I purchased a Yamaha P125 digital. I like that it has a full keyboard (88 keys) and graded hammer standard. It sounds and feels like a "real" piano with the added benefits you mentioned PLUS I can plug in headphones so my family and neighbors don't have to listen to me learn. I agree that anyone who plans to perform will need an acoustic piano or at least access to one. Just subscribed and am enjoying your vids--thanks Jazer.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

T-marie N thanks for checking out this vid!! What songs or pieces are you working on right now?

@T-marie-N 5 лет назад

@@jazerleepiano I'm in the very early stages so Ode to Joy, When the Saints Go Marching In, etc. I'm using RU-vid, online classes and books--at 70 I'd rather do it this way than have a piano teacher. Maybe I'll regret that decision or maybe I'll change my mind--but for now I just want to get my music reading skills down pat and learn the basic stuff. It's only for my own enjoyment and I also hope it helps with memory (it used to be great--now not so much).

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

Good on you T-Marie, it's great to hear you are pursuing piano at 70. Wonderful decision in my opinion. Keep it up!

@pranavjayaprakasanut 20 дней назад

Dude are you still rolling 😂@@T-marie-N

@T-marie-N 20 дней назад

@@pranavjayaprakasanut Hey, dude! I am. Still not great, or even good, at piano playing but I enjoy it so I keep truckin'.

@ww7473 3 года назад

So if ur broke get a keyboard, if u can afford an acoustic piano get one

@Dave-zd1gi 3 года назад

Yup

@Austinsairplanes 2 года назад

I like having both. Playing an acoustic beats any digital piano any day. Digital with head phones is great for practice when it's late and you don't want disturb anyone.

@patrickwall8517 3 года назад

Some things to keep in mind with keyboards. If you can afford it get one that has at least 76 full size keys and that the keys are weighted. It's also best to get a bench and stand that are designed to work with it. Also make sure both the black and white keys are weighted properly. I know one manufacturer had an issue with at least one of it's models where the white keys were fine but the black keys required the pianist to strike them a lot harder which made the unit much harder to play.

@yomo6624 2 года назад

What about 61 keys?

@johnalver 3 года назад

Cant wake up in the morning shuffle over to a keyboard and rest your coffee mug on it

@pramod-no9zd 3 года назад

Casio PX860 also looks and feels like the 'real deal' . So does every clevanio series (Also you forgot to say that some keyboards don't have pedals)

@8-bitnicolai5 3 года назад

I have a keyboard with "hammer-action" weighted keys, which is a fancy way of saying that it feels like a real piano, even if it doesn't sound or look like one. It actually takes more force to press a key on a real piano, so I find when I practice something on piano, then play it on a regular keyboard or vice versa, my technique is off. Thanks to my practice keyboard with weighted keys, I can take everything I practice to a real piano no problem, even if I haven't seen a real piano in months.

@8-bitnicolai5 3 года назад

I don't think my keyboard has any additional features like he mentioned in the video, outside of a built-in metronome and a few preset sounds. I honestly bought the cheapest one on the market and didn't worry about digital features. I wonder if there's a weighted keyboard that does. It also just has the one sustain pedal, not all three.

@Adelicows 2 года назад

What is the name of the piece at the very end?

@shahilagh Год назад

I feel much better with my digital keyboard piano . it is easier to move. it is not a big investment .. and it just does the work for me. I see no reason to buy a piano

@Sam-tg4ii 3 года назад

"The real thing really feels real" - this awesome RU-vidr I'm seeing for the first time :)

@williamsmyth5047 3 года назад

No matter how expensive a digital pianos may be, all of them fall far short in projecting expressiveness through harmonic colouring, because there is the complete absence of interactive resonance. If you play a C chord on a digital piano, you hear simultaneous recordings of C, E, and G. On an acoustic piano however, there is an interaction of the strings - the C, E, and G vibrate sympathetically to each other, which affects the harmonic balance. Add to that the bass notes played by the left hand. By controlling the dynamics and the pedal, an adept performer can exert control on this effect, thereby achieving desirable harmonic colouring, and giving each note a tone of its own. It is of considerable significance, for the difference in tone between a violin and a harmonica is entirely the effect of inharmonicity and harmonic balance. This is why acoustic pianos are the almost always the choice of virtuosos for both practice and performance.

@torkalovolodymyr5097 2 года назад

Modern digital pianos simulate resonance. For example, my yamaha p125 has this feature

@williamsmyth5047 2 года назад

@@torkalovolodymyr5097 / It is impossible to get interactive resonance of strings with an electronic piano, because there is the total absence of strings! The harmonic balance of C played alone is absolutely not the same as the harmonic balance of C when E and G are played with it. There is not a single virtuoso in the world today who uses an electronic piano on stage or in the studio. In order to achieve the tone that they so adeptly conjure, they practice only on acoustic pianos. Expressiveness is essential to the proper performance of the great works of the piano.

@torkalovolodymyr5097 2 года назад

@@williamsmyth5047 I tested this feature by holding one key down (without sound) and pressing another key octave higher: with pressed two keys sound is different - i can hear slight resonance of first key. If press single key there is no sound of resonance. This is even mentioned in manual that resonance is simulated (but only on first default grand piano voice) Why this should be not possible when you have computers? Today we have very powerfull tools for digital signals processing.

@williamsmyth5047 2 года назад

@@torkalovolodymyr5097 / This can't be done by sampling, because there are billions of nuances due to dynamics and chord structures. Yamaha is capable of a lot. Line 6, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Yamaha, is an industry leader in guitar processors. However, when it comes to pianos, you need strings, so that each note is unique. That is why, despite their digital pianos, they manufacture acoustic pianos - big expensive pianos that require tuning and humidity control - because that's what musicians need for expressiveness.

@Peng532 2 года назад

I have a $5000 piano…

@markusleyer3299 5 лет назад

What you have to mention I think is that the difference in sound (tone) is because on an acoustic piano not only one note plays, but through the vibrations of the air, other notes with specific frequencies start to swing too, creating overtones, which produce that specific sound of an acoustic piano, that is hard to imitate. When buying a digital piano pls for the love of god buy one with realistically weighted keys, also when purchasing an acoustic piano, look for used ones, not new ones, beachside you get more quality for your buck. I myself have a digital piano in my flat for 3 reasons: space constraints, can‘t practice loud at night, because normally I have lectures during the day and later I can‘t play loudly, otherwise I would disturb the neighbors, the third reason is simply that it is quite expensive also, which combined do not allow me to put a piano there. I am at the moment trying to save money for a grant piano for the house of my parents though, though be warned, if you have less than 10.000 Euros to spare, do not even start looking for grand pianos, since a high quality upright acoustic is often better than a low quality grand. Hope I was able to help and have a nice day whoever reads this.

@09neptune 3 года назад

when you live in a condo it is not good to have an acoustic piano since your neighbors will be vexed by the sound and digital pianos nowadays have hammer weighted keys although not as authentic as the real one still will do the job without disturbing others. acoustic piano is ideal if you live in a biog house not a condo

@nishatchotu 2 года назад

I am living in a small village of india no one know here what is piano or keyboard but my uncle has a farm house and we have here a very old acoustic piano but no one knows to play piano in my village

@weegee9209 4 месяца назад

not sure about fake flower analogy though, because digital piano also delivers sound not just visual, a better comparison would be ICE vs electric cars or any other analogue vs digital devices like those synthesizers, for a lot of beginners out there, the benefits of having a digital piano outweighs an acoustic one, plus living condition plays a huge factor, everyone can play piano and enjoy (which is the most important thing, to enjoy not to impress or prove something), but I understand perfectly that having such a hobby gravitates to the wealthier end of the society, especially you'll have to at least own a house to fully accommodate a 'real thing', wink wink nudge nudge, that being said, very informative channel, keep up the good stuff!

@essenceofmusic9523 2 года назад

Brother i Want my Finger to Run On My Keyboard or Digital Piano Like *Bullet Train* The reason why I Daily Practice All Scales In 60 to 100 BPM I Hope My Fingers Will Run Fast Of I Practice That Till Next *5 Year* ☺☺

@billligon4005 6 месяцев назад

My Roland FP30 is very much equivalent to my Steinway Model O, The weighted keys of the Roland is feels like the real thing. Going to play a Steinway Concert grand at the music store with my other friends, the store rents out the recital hall. That doe sit for me.

@SimplySweet03 2 месяца назад

A real piano also has both a damper pedal and a soft pedal, while an electric piano only has a damper pedal. For beginners this isn’t a problem, but for advanced students you will need that added feature of a soft pedal if you want to have full control of your dynamics while playing more complex works. Some songs will even specify that they want you to use the soft pedal at times.

@ananda_miaoyin 5 лет назад

Best advice - have both. I have a Yama Portable Grand for my office and a 1929 Gulbransen at the house. Best of both worlds. Thank God I tune that GB myself. I have no idea what it would cost to get a professional tuner up in my mountains. Twice a year. Minimum. If you are getting a keyboard, get a FULL keyboard so you can develop spatial awareness with your hands that will translate to any real piano.

@amberklein6893 2 года назад

What piano are YOU playing in your videos? Some pianos have a sourness in their notes, but every note you play RINGS. So, what instrument do you play? And why did you choose that one?

@terryallison5584 3 года назад

What brand piano do you have? Ty, terry

@kerrypainter9095 Год назад

Which of your videos should I start with? I am a beginner. And, in what order should I watch them. Thanks in advance.

@pauld1588 4 года назад

Hi Jazer, Please advise. My daughter has been advised to upgrade to an 88 key piano by her teacher. since we live in an apartment, I am looking to buy a digital piano with weighted keys. There is only 1 sustain pedal in these Keyboard pianos, will that suffice or all 3 pedals are required? I dont want to replace the piano again, can she learn the usage of all 3 pedals??

@Icyhandss 2 года назад

I am bored with my life, I cant play guitar cause my hands are sweating, So here I am, Considering digital, But dont know how to start or what to buy

@susankurpeski9704 2 года назад

Jazer, I have been playing a digital piano for many years and I need to buy a replacement. Can you suggest a name brand? Thanks.

@kateryna5496 5 лет назад

Hello from Ukraine and thank u for this video. I think that choice is one of the most important choices that musician should to do.

@jazerleepiano 5 лет назад

You are right Euglena!

@bholmes5490 3 года назад

i had a nice upright old piano. But I now live in a Senior Apartment. I am looking for a keyboard for size with head phones so as not to bother neighbors.

@DarcusParker 4 месяца назад

I want a Acoustic because when people come to my they want to play on my keyboard I want a piano because it has a lid on it and it closes. that is why I want a real one to keep everyone out of my bessiness.

@ericaeli3807 10 месяцев назад

I have a hybrid: real grand piano action w synthesized sound. Feel like the action is superior to an acoustic upright piano and you get to stay in a modest sized house.

@Sorabjyx 5 месяцев назад

Future sora did u get ‘THE REAL THING’? - 2024

@realtrickybilly 3 года назад

Digital pianos/keyboards can be connected with a computer.

@johnny_pilot 2 года назад

Yeah............ but fake flowers last MUCH longer! 🤣

@Abc-qk1xt 2 года назад

Digital is better. Practicing on an accostic piano creates more noice in the home not everybody likes..

@shortcut101 4 года назад

Put Feel aside, fast education no1. Wanna 'feel' play it on someone else's, rent or public piano. Same concept as sportcar. If your house is ugly, the piano not gonna make it look any better lol

@Silver801 Год назад

To be honest piano because it has mor3 harmony☺️

@platinipirate710 4 года назад

So can classical music of all types ( Liszt Beethoven Rachmaninoff ) be played on keyboard?

@jordandarby 3 года назад

@platinipirate Yes you can, but unless you are really serious about learning and playing classical music, having an acoustic piano allow you to have better fingering, technique, and dynamic range. Hope this helps!

@Dave-zd1gi 3 года назад

Tbh i prefer keyboard cuz my parents doesnt like piano sound (need to use headphone)

@MrEcted 2 года назад

I dream of having a real acoustic piano but that's just not in the cards for me at the moment. However, the best I could do was get a hybrid that has actual grand piano style hammers (and full length wooden keys) and while it still doesn't charge the spirit quite like the genuine thing, I can still *almost* convince myself that it's real - bonus it looks like a nice upright. But you're right. Deep down I know it's not the real thing. Pre-COVID I was taking in-person lessons (doing online now) and I got to play a nice acoustic piano every week back then and I definitely miss that feeling of connection with a real instrument. I love the nuances! One day...

@Hemond1 3 года назад

Digital keyboards are the piano of choice for a beginner. They weigh a few pounds, fit in the back seat of your car and can be placed easily in some corner of the room. Plus you can use headphones and not feel embarrassed/self-conscious when you sound awful. As a beginner, you don't care about how the keys feel, their action, or tone. Your only concern is " will I still be playing in 3 months? or will I grow bored with this and quit? If so you can get rid of a keyboard easily. Also you can buy a keyboard in some thrift shop for $20 to $100. I bought 2 keyboards in thrift stores , one for the den, one for my hobby room. Used keyboards are cheap. If you get bored, you can throw it away, or give it away. If the instrument truly grabs you, you'll know in 3 months. At that point start thinking about upgrading to a more serious instrument. Again buy used. Lots of quality keyboards on craigslist like Rolands, Yamahas, etc. Offered by people who jumped into piano and grew bored. Instruments with good key feel, good tone, and good response. Get a real nice one for $200 to $400 at most, which originally sold for double, triple or more.

@angeladavis891 2 года назад

Couldn't agree more. I had a clavinova for a few years and it was very clever, but NOTHING takes the place of the real deal I now have a Challen baby grand, sounds great, looks great. No comparison..

@evejess 4 года назад

May I know Yamaha JU109 can use for grade 8 (higher grade) ?

@tinacarmody761 2 года назад

Now you've put my mind in a bit of turmoil! 🤣 I am in the process of buying a piano. It's a toss up between an upright or digital piano. I was tending to go towards a digital with fully weighted keys. Problem is - I can hear the difference between the real thing and not the real thing. Hmmmm🤔🤔🤔🤔