Do you travel a lot? Like to play music on the road? Do your or your child aspire to play in a band? Do you like to be able to pack up your musical instruments? If you answered "Yes" to any or all of the above, then a portable electronic keyboard is the solution for you!
The portable digital keyboard comes in a range of key number choices: 61, 76, or 88. Obviously, the more keys you have, the longer the keyboard, and the more extensive your range of music. As a rule, the 61 key models are perfect for the beginner and can last up to 2 years before you need to upgrade to a larger one. A 76 or 88 key portable keyboard are better suited for the more experienced pianist or traveling band member.
In this article we are going to look at the basic differences between the three keyboard options, ensuring you select the perfect electronic musical instrument for you or your family's requirements.
Yamaha ypt 200 portable keyboard. This is a very user friendly 61 key keyboard. Although it only has the 61 keys it still has the world famous Yamaha grand piano sound called up with the portable grand button. This little electronic genius has 100 different accompaniment styles, and 134 instrument voices to select from. This is the perfect keyboard for the beginner pianist as it also has included the Yamaha Education Suite which aids in learning and more importantly, making practice more entertaining. What more could a parent ask for?
Yamaha psr175 portable keyboard. Here is another model ideally suited for the student pianist. This keyboard also has 61 keys and the grand piano sound. This product features the Yamaha Education Suite II which has 7 stages of lessons built in, the facilities to teach keyboard skills, with English spoken vocal cues, and a chord dictionary. Will it practice your scales for you though? For the aspiring musical entrepeneur, there is a "DJ" function and real stereo. For the technologically minded musician, the MIDI has an in/out connection to your computer option.
76 key portable keyboards fall in the middle of the road between the 61 and 88 key options. When you upgrade to the 76 keys you are generally now purchasing piano style touch sensitive technology. These models are clearly in many ways between the 61 and 88 options. You would probably purchase a 76 key model if size was an issue or you felt you were never going to utilize those extra musical notes.
Yamaha dgx 505ad keyboards. This model is well suited to the student and also to the musician who travels. For the student, there is the Yamaha Education Suite IV. For the more experienced pianist, there are 88 traditional piano style keys with touch response and a superior quality of the portable grand piano sound. This model has intelligent media storing and is XG Lite and GM compatible. This unit comes with a sustain pedal and a wooden stand included. Technologically, this has USB computer connectivity and an ample LCD screen which can show lyrics and notes that you are able to link to the Yamaha Education Suite IV software.
Basically, if you or your child are just starting out, a 61 key model should last you for up to 2 years. For the more advanced or adventurous pianist with a little more cash to spend, the 88 key portable electronic keyboard would bring you years of entertainment.
