Frequently asked questions
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Ideally yes. The real progress comes from "little and often" practice, between sessions.
It doesn't have to be expensive. For example, the PSR-E383 is a good starter, for under £200. Or you can get older PSR models, second hand, for much less.
HINT: Have the keyboard ALWAYS set up, and (if possible) plugged in and turned on. For younger people, even having to turn it on and wait a few seconds is a barrier to micro-practice sessions
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If your child is receptive, make a Fuss! "That sounds nice" "what's that you are playing there?"
Practice session don't have to be long. A few minutes each day.
Have the keyboard ALWAYS set up, and (if possible) plugged in and turned on. For younger people, even having to turn it on and wait a few seconds is a barrier to micro-practice sessions
- 03
In theory, nothing. They all have the same layout of notes. So the music theory is the same. However:
A piano has 88 keys - a keyboard can often have less (and be smaller)
A piano as a weighted (heavier) key action - a keyboard is often lighter to play
A keyboard can make different sounds (drums, strings, sound effects)
A keyboard is often cheaper (at the entry level)
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