61 key pianos lack enough octaves to play standard piano repertoire. Anything beyond 5 octaves is going to be unplayable, so forget those Beethoven Sonatas and Chopin Waltzes you dreamed of playing! Even with the option to transpose the instrument, there is only so much you can do at a time with a 61 key piano.
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Read More »Affordability is also important when it comes to 61 key pianos. Customers can expect to pay 1/3 less than they would for an 88 key piano, and that’s for a good quality 61 key piano. There are certain brands that always set a high standard for digital pianos. You can learn about some of the best digital piano brands here. Below are my favorite 61 key pianos that offer the most features and quality for the price.
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Read More »An often-overlooked disadvantage of 61 key pianos is the inability to really play duets with someone. Four hand piano compositions will be much tougher to play. Not only is there less room to maneuver, but the parts would need to be transposed and moved around, or doubled in order to play something simple for four hands. 88 key pianos, on the other hand, provide enough octaves and space for pianists to move around freely and play together with ease. One common issue with 61 piano keys is in the playing mechanism itself. A majority of 61 key pianos do not have weighted or hammer action keys. Having that weight is essential for developing strong enough fingers and consistent playing techniques. Touch sensitivity is important, and no matter how many keys a digital piano has, this can be an issue. That’s important that if you are in the market for a 61 key piano, that you make sure it has this feature. Read this article on hammer action and weighted action to learn more about this feature.
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