subject: How To Buy A Musical Keyboard [print this page] There is an extensive variety of keyboards, new and used. With these, you will be able to purchase your ideal keyboard according to your budget. The quality of the keyboard is something that ideally should grow with your growing talent in the instrument.
You should take time to find one that appeals to you in all areas. You will know when you see and experience it. There are so many techniques to get quality sounds in the mix these days, with soft synths and soft samplers. Therefore, having a great sounding keyboard is not critical.
Even though the keyboard looks to be quite simple but playing it well can be challenging without guidance. In order to play it, the fingers should be independent of each other during playing.
A great musical keyboard should feel right to touch, provide the right features and simply tell you to "Get It" based on the total package. Always test the keyboard before buying. Check if all the keys work properly.
Several other factors which need to be considered before you buy the keyboard involve the cost, number of keys in it, maintenance, portability, styles, etc. A keyboard with 61 keys is recommended if budget is an issue. But if you are interested in classical music, then you should opt for the keyboard with 88 keys as it is voted the best for classical composers and hard core tweak heads.
It maximizes the number of notes on a channel and allows you to make useful zone presets. For higher quality snth action, 76 keys provide a very sexy synthy feel, touch strips and onboard arpeggiators. Brands like Kurzweil, Yamaha and Korg are recommended. Secondly, the keys of the keyboard should be light making it easier for beginners to fully utilize the impact of their fingers during playing the keyboard.
The sensitivity of the keys in the keyboard are affected by the weight placed in them. One important test is checking is the sensitivity of the keyboard which means when you press the keys lightly, a soft sound is produced while a loud sound is produced if the key is pressed hard. This makes it easier for you to control the sounds when it is sensitive.
Make sure the keyboard which you are buying can be upgraded. Sequencers should be present in the keyboard so that it is easier for you to practice songs with them.
Here is a quick tip if you should purchase a sequencer, if you like to work with the keyboard without a computer, then having a sequencer is important. If you are utilizing a computer sequencer together, there is no need for another. It might come in handy occasionally as a scratch pad, but it could result as a white elephant in the end.
