TYPES OF PIANOS
The piano comes in many different designs, styles, shapes and sizes But there are two main types of pianos:
- Acoustic piano
- Digital piano
Acoustic piano
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This produces sound because when the keys are pressed, the hammer moves which strikes the wires and produces vibrations. An acoustic piano has the hammer and steel wires enclosed by a wooden exterior.
Acoustic pianos are further divided into two categories
- Horizontal pianos
- Vertical pianos
HORIZONTAL PIANO
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The horizontal piano consists of a damper closer to the hammer and at the top of the string, the soundboard is inside a supportable opening platform.
VERTICAL PIANOS
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Piano in which the soundboard and plane of strings are vertical and perpendicular to Keyboard. this type of pianos is the vertical piano. It takes less floor space than a horizontal piano. They are ideal for achieving concert-quality sound.
Acoustic piano
The pros and cons
DIGITAL PIANO
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The digital piano is designed as an alternative to the acoustic piano.
A digital piano is a type of electric keyboard.
Its keys are weighted, the sound produced from which equates the digital piano to the acoustic piano, and it produces an acoustic piano-like sound.
Digital upright piano
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Digital portable piano
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Digital baby grand piano
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DIGITAL PIANO
THE PROS AND CONS
Acoustic piano vs Digital piano
Acoustic Piano | Digital Piano | |
Price | expensive | less expensive |
Space requirement | large space required | less space required |
Portability | bulky in weight, at least two people and special equipment are required to move from one place to another. | Light in weight, only one person, is enough to carry it from one place to another. |
Power source | not needed | needed |
Pedals | 2 or 3 pedals, including the sustain pedal |
Some models come with pedals, not all models |
Tuning | 1-2 times yearly | not needed |
Technology | Not equipped | Can connect to PC/Laptop using MIDI or USB connector |