9 Dos & Don’ts of buying a Musical Keyboard

1. 9 Dos & Don’ts of buying a Musical Keyboard

2. Do you feel something within you lights up when your fingers stroke the ivory keys of a keyboard? Or do you get goose bumps when listening to the grand acoustics of a piano? If yes, then you must’ve noticed that from Mozart’s compositions and Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg concertos to the musical pieces of Sir Elton John, Freddy Mercury, Stevie Wonder, and even more contemporary ones like Vanessa Carlton & Adnan Sami, some of the most celebrated artists have been pianists. So if you’re an aspiring pianist whose out for a piano purchase you might need to know that the Greats are born once in a century & not everyone first began with the grand piano, so start with the musical keyboard & then graduate to the piano next. Our team at the Jhankaar Music Shop has shared some pros of a musical keyboard and the 9 Dos & Don’ts of buying a musical keyboard to help you make the right choice.

3. Pros of a Musical keyboard:– Great for beginners to learn– Requires lesser investment than an acoustic or digital piano– Delivers the quality, sound, and feel of a grand piano– Occupies lesser space, making it easy to carry around– Requires lesser maintenance than a grand piano 9 Dos & don’ts of buying a musical keyboard 1. Get the right number of keysThis is the basic & most essential of all, words like “unique keyboard” with 61 keys may sound interesting as an idea but the reality is otherwise. It is key (pun intended) that your keyboard has 88 keys and 7 octaves, as that gives you a strong basic foundation of playing with staff notations for any genre of music.Get your first and best electric keyboard from Jhankaar’s range of 100% original, quality instruments.

4. 2. Choose the optimum size keysMini versions may seem cute, but will not benefit your learning and playing. If you’re really serious about your craft you will definitely choose a musical keyboard with black keys measuring 13.7 mm & white keys measuring 23.5 mm in length. This helps you memorize the finger spacing & scaling which enables you to comfortably play on any form of the piano. 3. Prefer weighted keysHeavy weighted keys which comfortably spring back up like a grand piano’s keys are a feature you’ll find only in premium quality musical keyboards. We strongly suggest you choose weighted keys as they help improve finger strength & technique.

5. 4. Buy an adjustable stand For the convenience of playing like a pro, you need to have a strong, adjustable keyboard stand. If you’re thinking, “How will I know the ideal height of a keyboard stand?” The answer’s simple, it needs to be steady & comfortably adjustable to your arm height. An ideal playing height would be when your arms at a 90-degree angle to the ground or a bit sloping.

6. 5. Buy accessories If you’re shopping for a musical keyboard, it’s always wise to add these essential accessories to your shopping list. A cover, pair of headphones, sustain pedal, and a stool. Get all your electric keyboard accessories under one roof at the Jhankaar Music Shop.

7. 6. Learn staff notation Without staff notation, it’s next to impossible to learn the keyboard. Learning piano theory may sound complicated, but has benefits in composition & improvisation in the long run. Maybe you might even end up making it your career! If you’re looking for Piano classes in Mumbai or Keyboard Classes In Mira Bhayandar, Jhankaar Music School is where you will learn staff notations in the most effective way with modern teaching methods, audio-video sessions & more. 7. Get a synthesizer, but later Before you ask, “what’s a synthesizer?” let us tell you that a Synthesizer/synth is an electronic music instrument that successfully produces sounds of natural effects as well as other instruments. If you see yourself as a budding composer a synthesizer is a must buy for you.

8. Don’ts 1. Opt for Touch sensitive keys As the name suggests electronic keyboards with touch sensitive keys emit sounds based on the intensity of the keys being pressed. So a soft touch would create a soft sound & a force-filled press will resonate a louder, heavier sound. Though it sounds fancy, that’s not how an acoustic piano would sound. So avoid buying a keyboard with touch sensitive as it can mislead your understanding of the actual sounds a piano should produce. In case your electric keyboard does come with this feature, there’s always an option to turn it off.

9. 2. Cut on the budget: Music is like food for your soul, so why compromise on its quality? If you skimp on the budget, you’ll soon be buying a new one in a year’s time. Instead, invest in a quality instrument now and it’ll promise you longevity for years and tons of great playing experiences & memories. We hope these pointers help you find your calling in music. If you’re in search of a leading music school in Mumbai, visit Jhankaar and transform your musical journey into a success story.