You’re ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing the piano. But as you look around, you discover there are many options available to you today. Should you purchase a small keyboard to get started? Or should you invest in the piano you’ve always wanted?

If you are considering learning how to play a keyboard or piano, you’ll want to know what the differences are between the two. There are some clear differences between keyboards and regular pianos that can make it easier for you to decide which would be easier to learn, or which instrument to own.

One of the most obvious differences is the fact that most keyboards are electronic and therefore need some sort of power such as batteries or power cord, while pianos do not need power to function.

Keyboards obviously do not take up a lot of space. In fact, many can fit on your lap or a small table. They are portable, and you can take them virtually anywhere for easy transport. However, pianos take a large amount of space, and you can’t take a piano with you in your car.

Keyboards offer the chance for privacy and less noise for your neighbors because they have a headphone jack. They never need to be tuned, and they promote creative experimentation. But most keyboards will not have the same touch as a piano, despite the fact that may come with keys that are weighted.

Pianos offer deep, complex sounds that you can’t get from a keyboard. The sound is raw with a variety of textures, whereas a keyboard offers effects and patches for experimentation. Pianos can usually not be muted, and they need to be tuned regularly. Pianos offer better, more complex sound quality, while keyboards offer you the ability to compose music you can bring in and control in a computerized fashion.

Keyboards cost considerably less than pianos, but they cannot compete with the depth of classical sound that a piano can provide. Though pianos are hard to transport due to their size and they are quite expensive, they cannot compete with the sound variation that a keyboard provides.

Which is the right choice for you?

Either way, come in an visit us and we’ll let you experiment with both to find the instrument perfect for you.