{"id":22217,"date":"2023-01-25T09:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=22217"},"modified":"2025-11-07T16:20:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T16:20:23","slug":"upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade Your Keyboard to a Digital Piano"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#What_are_the_differences_and_why_do_they_matter\" >What are the differences and why do they matter?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Different_types_of_pianos\" >Different types of pianos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Stage_pianos\" >Stage pianos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Digital_upright_pianos\" >Digital upright pianos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Digital_grand_pianos\" >Digital grand pianos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Hybrid_pianos\" >Hybrid pianos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_switching_to_a_digital_piano\" >What are the benefits of switching to a digital piano?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-keyboard-to-a-digital-piano\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re a keyboard player, you might have considered upgrading your keyboard to a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital piano<\/a><\/strong>. There are loads of reasons why a piano could benefit you and this guide is here to explain all!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What are the differences and why do they matter? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_differences_and_why_do_they_matter\"><\/span>What are the differences and why do they matter?<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22284 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keys of the Yamaha P45 digital piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>First of all, let\u2019s talk about the differences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most notable difference between keyboards and digital pianos is that keyboards are far more <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">portable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Stage pianos are a bit of an exception to this as they\u2019re supposed to be portable, although they\u2019re still often larger and heavier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several reasons for pianos being less portable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firstly, they&#8217;re designed to be more like furniture pieces that stay put in your room. They&#8217;ll also almost always have all 88 keys, whereas keyboards can have fewer which reduces the size and weight. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another major reason for pianos being heavier is that they have more advanced <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">key action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is also a big difference between the two instruments and a reason why you may want to upgrade. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most keyboards have just velocity-sensitive, and perhaps semi-weighted (or organ-style), keys, meaning they can detect how fast you press the keys down. These will feel fairly light under your fingers and not at all like the keys of an acoustic piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing. If you play synth keys in a band or for making music then a velocity-sensitive keyboard is often preferable. Synthesizers don&#8217;t respond to touch like a piano does.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, digital piano makers spend a lot of time perfecting their key action so that it replicates an acoustic piano. This often involves intricate weights and mechanisms which add a lot of weight to the piano, making it less portable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pianos also differ from keyboards in their <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sounds<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Usually, keyboards boast a lot of different instrument tones but these sounds tend not to be particularly detailed. Digital pianos often have less variety, but the piano sounds are more nuanced and accurately simulated. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22285 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-1 Portable Digital Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some modern keyboards do feature more detailed piano sounds as technology advances and companies are able to add fancier sounds into their instruments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are often a key selling point and, often, tones will be sampled from real grand pianos for extra realism. In fact, some of the most expensive workstations and arrangers often have high-quality piano sounds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Casio\u2019s AiX chip, for example, is seen in many of their keyboards, and the sounds are a step up from the piano samples you\u2019d normally find. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final major difference is the level of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">polyphony<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (the number of notes that can sound at the same time). This can range from 64 notes to limitless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might wonder why you\u2019d need any more than 10 notes. After all, we only have 10 fingers! <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pianos have high amounts of polyphony so that <\/span>when you hold down the pedal for sustain, you can layer many notes on top of each other.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The higher the polyphony, the more complex layers of notes. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Different types of pianos&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_types_of_pianos\"><\/span>Different types of pianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve mentioned how some pianos are more portable than others and that many are designed to be furniture pieces. In this section, I&#8217;ll explain the differences between the different types of pianos and give some examples. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stage_pianos\"><\/span>Stage pianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22283 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A pianist playing the Yamaha P45 Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Stage pianos are the most similar to keyboards. They&#8217;re designed to be as portable as possible (although they\u2019re often still pretty large and heavy) while having fancier key action and better sounds. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some brands sell wooden stands for your instrument, so you can enjoy the benefits of portability while also having an attractive piece of furniture in your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stage pianos can cater to different players. Pianos like the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP-S110<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-With-Bluetooth-Black\/75F5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha P145BT<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are both affordable and portable, making them ideal for gigging. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai ES120<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a mid-range piano, it\u2019s a little heavier but has a carefully engineered hammer action keybed. Additionally, the sounds are sampled from Kawai\u2019s grand pianos. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One particular top-range stage piano is the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S5000-Digital-Piano-Black\/53KQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX-S5000<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The S stands for slim and Casio\u2019s intention with these instruments is to make them portable, stylish, and well-designed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like the Kawai, it has advanced key action. But this one has three sensors per key, rather than two. The third sensor identifies when the key is being released even if it hasn\u2019t risen all the way back to its normal position. This makes repeated presses of one key feel and sound more realistic.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can check out more of our picks of stage pianos <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/our-stage-pianos-top-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stage pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_upright_pianos\"><\/span>Digital upright pianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22282 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DP-12 Compact Digital Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Digital uprights are probably what you associate most with the term \u201cdigital piano\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are designed to be similar to an acoustic in performance and size, filling the same space in your home that an acoustic upright would. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They range in price, from affordable starter pianos to top-range instruments that have the most advanced keyboard actions and sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital uprights have a three-pedal unit built in. This gives you the same control over the piano as you would have with an acoustic. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s interesting about these pianos is that they can offer different designs for your space. For example, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-770-Digital-Piano-Black\/22UR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX770<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-YDP-145-Digital-Piano-Black\/4MAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha YDP 145<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> both have what might be considered a \u201cclassic\u201d digital piano design.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-KDP120-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/3T8P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai KDP120<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-CN201-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/4WSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CN201<\/a><\/strong>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-CLP-725-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/3GUW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha CLP 725<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are larger and have a more ornate-looking design but still look like their acoustic counterparts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Light-Oak\/3JG9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DP-12 piano<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a little different, it has a modern, minimal design that sets it apart from other digital pianos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/upright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital upright pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_grand_pianos\"><\/span>Digital grand pianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22280 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Roland GP607 Digital Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>These pianos are among the most expensive and largest digital pianos you can get. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturally, the sound and action of these pianos are the best available, but what really sets these ones apart is their design. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital grands are designed to look just like a grand piano, with all the benefits of being digital. They take up a lot more space than a digital upright and are meant to be a key focal point of your room. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their speaker systems are excellent in their own right and many pianos, like the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/1PB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland GP607<\/a><\/strong>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also allow you to stream music to the piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital grands have similar features to acoustic grands. For example, lifting the lid alters the tone much like a real grand piano. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus the pedals are weighted, allowing for half damping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/grand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital grand pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hybrid_pianos\"><\/span>Hybrid pianos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22281 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai Novus NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Hybrid pianos are generally regarded as the closest you can get to an acoustic piano without actually having one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst other pianos have action which uses intricate weights and mechanisms to simulate a genuine piano action, hybrid pianos will usually have the exact key action as that of a real piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result of this, hybrids feel the closest to a real piano out of any type of digital piano. Of course, these also have the best quality sounds and speaker systems that you can find. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These instruments can be found both in designs that echo an upright piano and ones that look like grand pianos. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid?page=1&amp;filters[manufacturer_id]=1014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai Novus<\/a><\/strong> pianos are perfect examples of this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Novus NV5S<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an upright model and the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV10S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NV10S<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the grand piano version. They&#8217;re almost identical in features with obvious exceptions: the NV5S features real upright piano action while the NV10S has grand piano action. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NV10S also has a speaker system consisting of just standard drivers. On the other hand, the NV5S uses transducers to transmit certain frequencies into a soundboard on the back of the instrument, emulating the way upright pianos produce sound.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a guide <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you\u2019d like to learn more about hybrid pianos!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What are the benefits of switching to a digital piano?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_switching_to_a_digital_piano\"><\/span>What are the benefits of switching to a digital piano?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22279 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Two pianists playing a Casio hybrid grand piano \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The first and clearest benefit of switching to a piano is that it can greatly help you learn the proper playing technique. A keyboard is great for starting with as you become accustomed to the layout of a keyboard and the physical dexterity needed to play songs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, having more accurate key action will greatly improve the nuances of your technique. The amount of weight you place on the keys and how you hold your arms over the keyboard will be helped with proper feeling keys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More detailed sounds will also help you hear how well you\u2019re playing. The tiny differences in sound that are produced by varying your playing velocity are fed back to you with sufficiently advanced piano sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s also a compelling argument for digital pianos from an aesthetic perspective too. They look great and function as decorative pieces of furniture! And, more practically, having a piano in your home is always nice, you can just sit at it and play whenever you feel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, if you have guests around then they can also play!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span>Final thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s quickly sum up some of the points in this article. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might want to upgrade to a piano if you want more realistic feeling keys and sounds from your instrument or if you want your instrument to look nice in your living space. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a wide range of instruments, from stage pianos for portability and compact storage to hybrid grands which look, sound, and feel just like an acoustic. Some are affordably priced instruments, perfect if you\u2019re on a budget, and some are the best digital pianos money can buy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So why might you not want to upgrade? Well, if you\u2019re more into playing synths or exploring other sounds then a piano may not be for you. The fancy action on pianos, while excellent for playability, might not be ideal if you play other instruments. You also might not be overly worried about detailed piano voicings and prefer more variety in your sound palette. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, pianos aren\u2019t for you, but you still want to upgrade? Fear not, for you can check out workstation or arranger keyboards. These are top-range keyboards that have been crafted with the same attention to detail as digital pianos. Check out our guide <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/workstations-arrangers-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for information on arrangers vs workstations!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hopefully, this guide has helped you decide why upgrading to a digital piano from your keyboard can benefit you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos&#8221; 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They&#8217;ll also almost always have all 88 keys, whereas keyboards can have fewer which reduces the size and weight. Another major reason for pianos being heavier is that they have more advanced key action. This is also a big difference between the two instruments and a reason why you may want to upgrade. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":22287,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re a keyboard player, you might have considered upgrading your keyboard to a piano. There are loads of reasons why a piano could benefit you and this guide will explain why.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>What are the differences and why do they matter?<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22284 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Keys of the Yamaha P45 digital piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>First of all, let\u2019s talk about the differences. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most notable difference between keyboards and digital pianos is that keyboards are far more <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">portable<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Stage pianos are a bit of an exception to this as they\u2019re supposed to be portable, although they\u2019re still often larger and heavier.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are several reasons for pianos being less portable. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Firstly, they're designed to be more like furniture pieces that stay put in your room. They'll also almost always have all 88 keys, whereas keyboards can have fewer which reduces the size and weight. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another major reason for pianos being heavier is that they have more advanced <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">key action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This is also a big difference between the two instruments and a reason why you may want to upgrade. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most keyboards have just velocity-sensitive, and perhaps semi-weighted (or organ-style), keys, meaning they can detect how fast you press the keys down. These will feel fairly light under your fingers and not at all like the keys of an acoustic piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This isn\u2019t necessarily a bad thing. If you play synth keys in a band or for making music then a velocity-sensitive keyboard is often preferable. Synthesizers don't respond to touch like a piano does.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the other hand, digital piano makers spend a lot of time perfecting their key action so that it replicates an acoustic piano. This often involves intricate weights and mechanisms which add a lot of weight to the piano, making it less portable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pianos also differ from keyboards in their <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sounds<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Usually, keyboards boast a lot of different instrument tones but these sounds tend not to be particularly detailed. Digital pianos often have less variety, but the piano sounds are more nuanced and accurately simulated. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22285 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/SDP-1-Portable-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-1 Portable Digital Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some modern keyboards do feature more detailed piano sounds as technology advances and companies are able to add fancier sounds into their instruments. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are often a key selling point and, often, tones will be sampled from real grand pianos for extra realism. In fact, some of the most expensive workstations and arrangers often have high-quality piano sounds.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Casio\u2019s AiX chip, for example, is seen in many of their keyboards, and the sounds are a step up from the piano samples you\u2019d normally find. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The final major difference is the level of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">polyphony<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (the number of notes that can sound at the same time). This can range from 64 notes to limitless. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might wonder why you\u2019d need any more than 10 notes. After all, we only have 10 fingers! <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pianos have high amounts of polyphony so that <\/span>when you hold down the pedal for sustain, you can layer many notes on top of each other.<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The higher the polyphony, the more complex layers of notes. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>Different types of pianos<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I\u2019ve mentioned how some pianos are more portable than others and that many are designed to be furniture pieces. In this section, I'll explain the differences between the different types of pianos and give some examples. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4>Stage pianos<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22283 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"A pianist playing the Yamaha P45 Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Stage pianos are the most similar to keyboards. They're designed to be as portable as possible (although they\u2019re often still pretty large and heavy) while having fancier key action and better sounds. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some brands sell wooden stands for your instrument, so you can enjoy the benefits of portability while also having an attractive piece of furniture in your home.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stage pianos can cater to different players. Pianos like the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP-S110<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-Black\/1805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha P45<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are both affordable and portable, making them ideal for gigging. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai ES120<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a mid-range piano, it\u2019s a little heavier but has a carefully engineered hammer action keybed. Additionally, the sounds are sampled from Kawai\u2019s grand pianos. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One particular top-range stage piano is the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S5000-Digital-Piano-Black\/53KQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX-S5000<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The S stands for slim and Casio\u2019s intention with these instruments is to make them portable, stylish, and well-designed. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Like the Kawai, it has advanced key action. But this one has three sensors per key, rather than two. The third sensor identifies when the key is being released even if it hasn\u2019t risen all the way back to its normal position. This makes repeated presses of one key feel and sound more realistic.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can check out more of our picks of stage pianos <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/our-stage-pianos-top-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stage pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4>Digital upright pianos<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22282 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DP-12 Compact Digital Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Digital uprights are probably what you associate most with the term \u201cdigital piano\u201d. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These are designed to be similar to an acoustic in performance and size, filling the same space in your home that an acoustic upright would. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They range in price, from affordable starter pianos to top-range instruments that have the most advanced keyboard actions and sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital uprights include a three-pedal unit built in. This gives you the same control over the piano as you would have with an acoustic. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s interesting about these pianos is that they can offer different designs for your space. For example, the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-770-Digital-Piano-Black\/22UR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX770<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-YDP-145-Digital-Piano-Black\/4MAU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha YDP 145<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> both have what might be considered a \u201cclassic\u201d digital piano design.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-KDP120-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/3T8P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai KDP120<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-CN201-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/4WSR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CN201<\/a><\/strong>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-CLP-725-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/3GUW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha CLP 725<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are larger and have a more ornate-looking design but still look like their acoustic counterparts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-12-Compact-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Light-Oak\/3JG9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DP-12 piano<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a little different, it has a modern, minimal design that sets it apart from other digital pianos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/upright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital upright pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4>Digital grand pianos<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22280 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Roland GP607 Digital Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>These pianos are among the most expensive and largest digital pianos you can get. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Naturally, the sound and action of these pianos are the best available, but what really sets these ones apart is their design. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital grands are designed to look just like a grand piano, with all the benefits of being digital. They take up a lot more space than a digital upright and are meant to be a key focal point of your room. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Their speaker systems are excellent in their own right and many pianos, like the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-GP607-Digital-Grand-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/1PB5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland GP607<\/a><\/strong>,<span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also allow you to stream music to the piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital grands have similar features to acoustic grands. For example, lifting the lid alters the tone much like a real grand piano. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus the pedals are weighted, allowing for half damping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/grand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital grand pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4>Hybrid pianos<\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22281 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai Novus NV5S Hybrid Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Hybrid pianos are generally regarded as the closest you can get to an acoustic piano without actually having one. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whilst other pianos have action which uses intricate weights and mechanisms to simulate a genuine piano action, hybrid pianos will usually have the exact key action as that of a real piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result of this, hybrids feel the closest to a real piano out of any type of digital piano. Of course, these also have the best quality sounds and speaker systems that you can find. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These instruments can be found both in designs that echo an upright piano and ones that look like grand pianos. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid?page=1&filters[manufacturer_id]=1014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai Novus<\/a><\/strong> pianos are perfect examples of this.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Novus NV5S<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is an upright model and the <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV10S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NV10S<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is the grand piano version. They're almost identical in features with obvious exceptions: the NV5S features real upright piano action while the NV10S has grand piano action. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The NV10S also has a speaker system consisting of just standard drivers. On the other hand, the NV5S uses transducers to transmit certain frequencies into a soundboard on the back of the instrument, emulating the way upright pianos produce sound.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a guide <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you\u2019d like to learn more about hybrid pianos!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shop now | <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid pianos<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>What are the benefits of switching to a digital piano?<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-22279 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/01\/Casio-hybrid-grand-piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Two pianists playing a Casio hybrid grand piano \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>The first and clearest benefit of switching to a piano is that it can greatly help you learn the proper playing technique. A keyboard is great for starting with as you become accustomed to the layout of a keyboard and the physical dexterity needed to play songs. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, having more accurate key action will greatly improve the nuances of your technique. The amount of weight you place on the keys and how you hold your arms over the keyboard will be helped with proper feeling keys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More detailed sounds will also help you hear how well you\u2019re playing. The tiny differences in sound that are produced by varying your playing velocity are fed back to you with sufficiently advanced piano sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s also a compelling argument for digital pianos from an aesthetic perspective too. They look great and function as decorative pieces of furniture! And, more practically, having a piano in your home is always nice, you can just sit at it and play whenever you feel. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, if you have guests around then they can also play!<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3>Final thoughts<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s quickly sum up some of the points in this article. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You might want to upgrade to a piano if you want more realistic feeling keys and sounds from your instrument or if you want your instrument to look nice in your living space. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We have a wide range of instruments, from stage pianos for portability and compact storage to hybrid grands which look, sound, and feel just like an acoustic. Some are affordably priced instruments, perfect if you\u2019re on a budget, and some are the best digital pianos money can buy. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So why might you not want to upgrade? Well, if you\u2019re more into playing synths or exploring other sounds then a piano may not be for you. The fancy action on pianos, while excellent for playability, might not be ideal if you play other instruments. You also might not be overly worried about detailed piano voicings and prefer more variety in your sound palette. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, pianos aren\u2019t for you, but you still want to upgrade? Fear not, for you can check out workstation or arranger keyboards. These are top-range keyboards that have been crafted with the same attention to detail as digital pianos. Check out our guide <\/span><strong><a href=\"\/blog\/workstations-arrangers-whats-the-difference\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for information on arrangers vs workstations!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":true,\"134233118\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hopefully, this guide has helped you decide why upgrading to a digital piano from your keyboard can benefit you.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/keyboards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keyboards<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/piano-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pianos<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><!--EndFragment --><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[246,147],"tags":[181,172,290,186,171,148],"class_list":["post-22217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-piano-guides","category-pianos-keyboards","tag-casio","tag-gear4music","tag-guide","tag-kawai","tag-pianos-keyboards","tag-yamaha"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Upgrade Your Keyboard to a Digital Piano<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering if you should upgrade to a digital piano? 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