All you need to know about the keyboard instrument

When it comes to musical instruments knowledge, most of you may not know much about them. But the keyboard is one such instrument, which anyone can tell a little about. The keyboard instrument is considered one of the easiest to learn amongst all other instruments.

You may assume that most keyboards are expensive and are not worth the amount of money for a beginner. That is untrue because there are options available for any level of playing you are at. Keyboards come in various price ranges, several features, and keys that are meant for different purposes and especially at Casio, you get to choose from a vast variety of options as per your budget.

The process of choosing the right instrument as per your needs is a bit tricky and can be intimidating for beginners specifically but that is why this guide is compiled to give you all the information you need to know beforehand.

Let us look at some of the types of keyboards available

Synthesizer

Mostly used by the people who are at the beginner or intermediate level. They come in various sizes from 37 keys to 61 keys. You can choose one according to your age group, your hand size, and the level of knowledge you have. They can be used well at homes, on small stages. They are not that costly. Most synthesizers are used in a rock band as well to give the audio bass to other instruments that are played on the stage.

Workstation keyboards

If you are just a beginner, this feature is not the one for you. This type of keyboard is appropriate for professionals and is usually on the expensive side. They come integrated with an in-built minimised computer that assists you in customizing some audio features which are needed by professional players. They are capable of connecting to your laptops or computers quite easily and are used for composing music.

Digital keyboard

This is a modern variant of a regular piano. Also called electronic keyboard, this has gained more popularity in the past few years. Unlike other keyboards, it does not have the features which allow for the adjustment of audio quality. It usually has 88 keys and is usually played like a regular piano only, the only difference being that it is played after placing it on a stand. It is not as portable as other keyboards.

Arranger keyboards

Also used by professionals mostly, this keyboard is needed to compose music. This can set the desired rhythmic score and the type of audio to be played in the background. A great variety of features are available to make the composition easier.

After exploring the type of keyboards, let us understand the significance of keys in your keyboard.

Importance of number of keys in your keyboard

32-key Keyboards

These are quite suitable for kids and for beginners to play. They are not intimidating and are very easy to learn.

61-key Keyboards

The 61-key Keyboards are appropriate for intermediate-level players. They are also used by professional players but not for the composition of music.

78 or 88-key Keyboards

Used by professional players who use the high-end features regularly. They are not appropriate for people who want portability.

Some basic things you will need to know if you are buying a keyboard for the first time

Below-mentioned is some of the basic factors you need to consider when buying a keyboard.

1. Space Availability

To choose a keyboard, you have to find out how much space the keyboard will occupy. This will help you decide what size you want your keyboard to be.

1. Budget

Some of the keyboard instruments are quite expensive as well. But there are always a plethora of options available in your budget. So, make sure you compare the prices and buy a keyboard that suits your needs.

1. Portable

Some keyboard instruments are not portable, so if portability is your concern make sure you buy a keyboard that is not very heavy.

1. Connectivity feature

In the modern world, it is important to store everything you create digitally. You also have to check out all the available connectivity features.

1. Touch-sensitive keyboard

Last but not least there are options of touch-sensitive keyboards in the market. If that is something that you are interested in, the features are different from the traditional keyboards.

So, this is all you need to know about the keyboard instrument.

Happy Shopping!