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76 Key Keyboard
Can I Use It To Learn Piano?

A 76 key keyboard will let you play most of the classical piano pieces, besides being portable and cheaper compared to 88 Key Keyboards.


76 key keyboard



Are you aware that 76 key piano keyboards are available in the market? A 76 key keyboard has fewer keys than a full length piano keyboard but has more keys than 61 keys music keyboards.

There are certain musical pieces, especially in classical music, for which you will need a keyboard with more than 61 keys... In that case, you can consider going in for a keyboard with 76 keys.


Why 76-key keyboards?

If you want to use your keyboard for more of classical playing, an 88 key keyboard would ideally be a better option...but if you think it is exceeding your budget, go in for 76 keys!

Besides, the advantage that a keyboard with 76 keys gives you is that it will be far more portable.

This keyboard will be comparatively lighter and easier to carry around, and you should still be able to play a large number of classical musical pieces.


Enjoy Your Classical Songs

Since you are going in for a keyboard of this size, it is assumed that you know to play piano/keyboards.

In that case, you will really enjoy using the hundreds of musical styles and sounds that come with these electronic keyboards.

You should be able to play a lot of songs with a variety of musical styles, ranging from classical to contemporary.

These keyboards usually contain a sequencer and lots of effects to let your record your song, so just let your creativity come out!


Use Standard Keyboard Accessories!

Most of the standard Keyboard Accessories like Adapters, Stands, Cases, Headphones and Pedals can also be used along with your 76-key keyboard.

Headphones can be used for practicing at night without disturbing others. Since you would be playing more of classical, you will need pedals for more expressive piano playing.

Since it is assumed that you can already play piano/keyboards, you will need some of these accessories and they will definitely come in handy.


Various Brands For 76 Keys

There are a lot of manufacturers in the market who make 76 key keyboards.

You can explore Yamaha keyboards, Casio keyboards or Roland keyboards for keyboards of these sizes.

Casio's WK Series, Yamaha's DGX/YPG Series and Roland's E and EXR series have some of the popular 76 key keyboards.

The keyboard cost of these models will differ based on the features offered as well as on the quality of the sound.

A 76-key keyboard is also known as a 6 and a half Octave keyboard. One octave contains 12 keys (7 white plus 5 black) so this makes it basically a 6 and a half Octave keyboard.


Additional Reading
76 Key Piano Keyboards - Can I Use It To Learn Piano?
88 Key Piano Keyboards - Cost Effective Alternative to Piano
Keyboard Price - How much does a good music keyboard cost?
Yamaha keyboards vs Casio keyboards - Compare these Major Brands!
Hammer Action vs. Graded Hammer Action - The Fundamentals




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