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Can you play a digital piano on a table?

While you are deciding on a stand to purchase you can simply put the piano on a table or desk surface, but be sure to put padding underneath to protect the surface and add breathable space for the electronics under the piano. Adjustable bench.

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Here are the parts to the standard digital piano:

Keyboard

Keyboard is where you connect with the piano. Your touch on the keys is what communicates how the sound of each note should be triggered electronically. The quality of the keyboard’s sensitivity to your touch can usually be changed in order to create a fuller or lesser range of dynamics. Soft playing (where the keyboard is extra sensitive to changes in your touch) or hard playing (where the keyboard is more forgiving of slight changes in the impact of your touch) can be selected. Another way the keyboard responds to your touch is through the weight of the keys. Some digital pianos have semi-weighted or fully-weighted keys which make the likeness to playing an acoustic piano less or more realistic. This affects the range of dynamics you create and your technical capacity if you are more accustomed to weighted or acoustic piano keys.

Circuit board

The circuit board is where the translation happens from the signals you send through the keys, to initiating the programmed sounds. This is the most valuable part of the piano and why it is imperative to keep the piano in a room that is neither too damp, nor too cold, as this can damage the electronics.

Pedals

Home digital pianos (those attached to a frame) have three pedals: the soft pedal, the sostenuto pedal and the sustain pedal. The left ‘soft’ pedal (or ‘una corda’) creates a softer volume on the notes you play. The middle ‘sostenuto’ pedal is often used to practice very quietly and can sometimes be slid to a fixed down position (to the left) for near silent playing. The right ‘sustain’ pedal (or ‘damper’ pedal) will sustain the notes you play for longer allowing the pianist to play smooth legato passages, it also creates a richer tone known as the ‘sympathetic string’.

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Is it okay to put a piano by a window?

Avoid placing a piano in front of a window Direct sunlight and exposure to temperature fluctuations or wind can damage your piano's finish, dry out the soundboard, and cause it to go out of tune more quickly.

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If you’re thinking about buying a piano, you’re likely also thinking about where to put it. Maybe you already have a spot in mind, or perhaps you’re debating a few options. The placement of your piano in your home shouldn’t be an afterthought. Where it’s placed can impact how it sounds and what maintenance is required. There are several essential aspects to consider. Since pianos are made primarily of wood, they expand and contract with humidity. The air in our homes is less humid in the winter and more humid in the summer. This contraction is one of the reasons pianos need to be tuned and why they’re so sensitive to temperature and airflow.

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