An electronic piano can make an excellent alternative to an acoustic one. They are much more convenient due to their smaller size, allowing those with the smallest homes to have access to an instrument regularly. They can be a good idea for those that live in close proximity to their neighbors as the volume can be adjusted or headphones can be worn. There are a few things you should look out for when trying to buy the best digital pianos.

If you try to spend as little money as possible on an acoustic you are likely to end up with an instrument that does not sound great and requires very regular tuning and repairs which cost you extra money. With a digital it is possible to spend smaller amounts and still end up with a very playable instrument. They can range from several hundred dollars to several thousand so set a budget before you start looking around.

When looking for a second hand instrument you should make sure that there is no damage and that it has all the features that you need. An older model may not have appropriate headphone jacks or it may not be able to be plugged into a computer if you are doing composition or recording work.

One of the key things if you are learning the piano is to have a piano and not a keyboard. Keyboards are much cheaper but they do not have weighted keys. This means that the same level of sound is produced no matter how hard you press. Weighted keys are essential for learning the correct technique.

It is also a good idea to choose a digital that has full size keys and the full amount of them. A full size piano will have eighty eight white keys. Even if it is for a child they will soon grow into it and buying the right one now could save you having to buy another one in a year or two.

In order to get the longest use out of the instrument you should make sure that it has all of the equipment that a regular piano has. It should have two pedals, one for sustain and one for dampening. Some have a third but on a digital this is for show only. You should make sure you get a height adjustable stool at the same time so that the correct posture can be learnt from the start.

If you are new to the instrument it could help to take your teacher or another professional with you when shopping for the best digital pianos. They can make sure that it meets all of your current needs and hopefully your future needs too. They will be able to play for you so you can assess the overall sound that is made.