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Topic: digital vs acoustic (Read 2184 times)

paulanderson

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digital vs acoustic

on: July 07, 2004, 02:39:42 PM

hi all, i've just started learning to play piano and wanted to know the pros and cons of a digital vs acoustic piano (apart from the obvious volume control point!) would appreciate insights.

thanks

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alvaro_galvez

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Re: digital vs acoustic

Reply #1 on: July 07, 2004, 03:41:17 PM

The weight of the keys, while a real piano has the real necessary weight for the hammers to hit the strings a digital has a simulation of this weight.
In my opinion this weight simulation is not as good as the real thing but it wont ruin your technique like a keyboard will.

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