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DownhillGoat · 12-25-2012, 10:49 AM

I'd recommend a digital (for kids at least) for a few reasons (some already mentioned):

- The newer ones can sound pretty good (no, it won't be the same as an acoustic, but still good, and noting like a bossanova organ.)
- Generally easier to press the keys for small hands
- Much, much easier to move in and out of the house, or around in the house itself.
- Easier to sell afterwards if need be.
- Don't have to worry about tuning

If you go the digital route, make sure you get a full 88-key board, and if you want the kids to progress and stick with it, get weighted keys. I learned on a cheap keyboard as a kid and hated it. Used to much prefer the acoustic pianos. The weighted keys make such a huge difference.

I recently picked up a Korg SP-250 off kijiji for around $800, IIRC. I'd highly recommend it.

I'd also say go to Axe, Long & McQuade, or another actual music store vs Costco/Bestbuy/Futureshop and have a chat with them.

12-25-2012, 10:49 AM	#18
DownhillGoat Franchise Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Exp:	I'd recommend a digital (for kids at least) for a few reasons (some already mentioned): - The newer ones can sound pretty good (no, it won't be the same as an acoustic, but still good, and noting like a bossanova organ.) - Generally easier to press the keys for small hands - Much, much easier to move in and out of the house, or around in the house itself. - Easier to sell afterwards if need be. - Don't have to worry about tuning If you go the digital route, make sure you get a full 88-key board, and if you want the kids to progress and stick with it, get weighted keys. I learned on a cheap keyboard as a kid and hated it. Used to much prefer the acoustic pianos. The weighted keys make such a huge difference. I recently picked up a Korg SP-250 off kijiji for around $800, IIRC. I'd highly recommend it. I'd also say go to Axe, Long & McQuade, or another actual music store vs Costco/Bestbuy/Futureshop and have a chat with them.