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Affordable -- a digital piano is less expensive
Never needs
tuning -- an acoustic
piano is a complex musical instrument with hundreds of
moving parts and precisely tuned strings. It needs to be
tuned regularly and sometimes even repaired. A digital
piano always stays in perfect pitch no matter
what the temperature or humidity.
Easily
moved -- weighing between 40 and 100 pounds,
a digital piano can be moved by two adults anywhere in
your house or loaded into the car for a performance or studio session across town.
Private
playing -- headphones! Dad can watch football while Jimmy practices
scales. A must for
apartments. Some models have dual headphone
jacks, allowing you to share your music with a
teacher or friend.
The
possibilities . . .
- Select a voice -- digital pianos offer
impeccable grand piano voices (or "sounds") plus
other instrument voices including organ,
strings, and harpsichord. What better way to learn baroque and
classical pieces than by playing them using
sounds from that period.
- Connect to your personal computer
-- a
simple cable is your gateway to a world of creative and
educational opportunities. You don't have to be a
pianist to enjoy this instrument.
- Amplify your sound
-- a volume control and audio output allows easy connection to an amplifier or
sound system (PA system) if needed. Much easier than miking an
acoustic piano!
MORE
possibilities . . . depending on the make
and model:
- Transpose to a
different key -- A vocalist's dream come true. If, for example, you learned a
piece of music in the key of A-flat, but you're playing
an accompaniment for someone who needs you to play the
same piece in the key of D, you can transpose at the
press of a button,
allowing you to play the piece in the key you're used
to.
- Enhance your sound
-- simulate the sound of playing in a concert
hall by using a reverb effect or add
fullness to sounds by using a chorus effect.
- Record
and playback your performance -- a sequencer
allows you to record your practices to listen and analyze.
Email your performances to friends and relatives.
Buying a digital piano is a long-term investment,
so choose one that meets your needs.
Consider its sound and the keyboard feel,
the style of cabinet, power of the sound
system, and the electronic features
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