Keyboardists

[ms_ann_thrope]

Musical variety.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive, portable keyboard to have around the place. I see some names out there like Casio and Yamaha, anybody care to voice an opinion, polyphonically or otherwise?

 

[Byron In Exile]

Musical variety.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive, portable keyboard to have around the place. I see some names out there like Casio and Yamaha, anybody care to voice an opinion, polyphonically or otherwise?

What?

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

What?

Musical variety.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive, portable keyboard to have around the place. I see some names out there like Casio and Yamaha, anybody care to voice an opinion, polyphonically or otherwise?

 

[Saint Peter]

http://www.pianoadoption.com/


Not portable.


Four times as cool.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

http://www.pianoadoption.com/


Not portable.


Four times as cool.

http://www.untoldentertainment.com/blog/img/2011_03_08/piano.jpg

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

The Yamahas on Amazon all seem to ship with the wrong stand. Why do I need that headache?

 

[Byron In Exile]

The Yamahas on Amazon all seem to ship with the wrong stand. Why do I need that headache?

What are your goals with this?

Do you just want to learn to play, or do you want to write?

 

[BonBon1976]

Musical variety.

Looking for a relatively inexpensive, portable keyboard to have around the place. I see some names out there like Casio and Yamaha, anybody care to voice an opinion, polyphonically or otherwise?

I have a full sized (keys) weighted Casio for main use and a small portable Yamaha keyboard/synthesizer for portable use. The thing with any keyboard is that they are tuned to whatever they use at manufacturers. Nothing replaces a real piano. That being said, they all sound like piano's lol.

At the time my Yamaha was $150, still works and if you want something durable and portable it is a good choice.

For my real sit down lose myself in the music...I LOVE my Casio but it is much larger and not really portable!!

Also go to the music shop you plan to make your purchase from and sample a few brands...you may like the tonality of a certain brand over another!!!

Hope this helps.

BB

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

What are your goals with this?

Do you just want to learn to play, or do you want to write?

I have a "niece" that is 3 years old and brilliant. I think if I have one here she will walk up to it and begin playing it. Plus, why not? I can't really play keys comfortably because I broke my arm as a child and the bones set oddly, so a natural wrist angle is not easy.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

Casio doesn't seem to think that a power adapter is important.

 

[Saint Peter]

Get the kid a drumset.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

She plays a mean garbage can.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

There are about 20 on Craigslist in a 60 mile radius. By the time I drive that far and get raped and murdered, free shipping on Amazon seems like a real deal.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

I got a Casio SA-76. It was about fity bucks. Nothing fancy. I can practice scales and chords and play along to stuff.

 

[Not Normal]

http://www.pianoadoption.com/


Not portable.


Four times as cool.

That's super cool, thanks for the link, Pete!

The Yamahas on Amazon all seem to ship with the wrong stand. Why do I need that headache?

Go to one of your local music stores.

Get the kid a drumset.

UES

I got a Casio SA-76. It was about fity bucks. Nothing fancy. I can practice scales and chords and play along to stuff.

Anything that get you and the niece playing is a good thing.

 

[Que]

If this was the 80's I would recommend a Keytar, or failing that a KorgDW8000.

Seriously though, get the best one you can afford that the keys feel like actual keys. Sound is sound...doesn't matter. I don't think features on anything modern would be less than you might need. I'd hit pawnshops for a good quality old one.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

What the hell are the black keys for?

 

[Que]

What the hell are the black keys for?

There's a quote system. Court ordered.

 

[Not Normal]

What the hell are the black keys for?

Playing pentatonic melodies.

 

[Que]

Playing pentatonic melodies.

Great now I have this stuck in my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0

deh deh deh deh deh deh, dun, dun dun.

 

[Not Normal]

Great now I have this stuck in my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhUkGIsKvn0

deh deh deh deh deh deh, dun, dun dun.

Here's something much cooler and pentatonic (though not using the black keys) and also [hopefully] Byron Approved:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omhNnvX3Sx0

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

I think I found the missing chord. And I keep trying to type on it.

 

[Devilius]

The Yamahas on Amazon all seem to ship with the wrong stand. Why do I need that headache?

You deserve it for choosing 'em in the first place.

 

[ms_ann_thrope]

You deserve it for choosing 'em in the first place.

Shhh. I'm playing trombone.

 

[Devilius]

Shhh. I'm playing trombone.

Your ears are bleeding.