-[Electronic keyboard learning] How to choose an electronic keyboard

The electronic keyboard is a musical instrument that is generally loved by music lovers. It is widely popular and has many varieties and specifications. It can be roughly divided into children's pianos, performance pianos, entertainment pianos, etc. Since the reputation of Casio electronic keyboards and Yamaha electronic keyboards imported from Japan is relatively high in the Chinese market, counterfeit products are mainly purchased from Japanese parts, assembled overseas or domestically, and then sold at original Japanese brand-name prices. Some are assembled and sold outside the factory from domestically produced parts, but their quality is far from the original and authentic products. Therefore, attention should be paid to identification and selection. You can choose and buy according to the following aspects:

(1) Test play: Listen to the sound through test play, check the timbre, sound quality and intonation to see whether the timbre is pure, the sound quality is stable, and whether the noise is too loud. Then touch the keys with your hands to check whether the elasticity is uniform and reliable, and whether the sound response is sensitive.

(2) Function check: After reading the instructions carefully, check whether each function is reliable, sensitive, and whether it is malfunctioning. Check the accompanying sound and whether the beat is accurate.

(3) Timbre performance: You can ask experienced people to check the timbre performance indicators. Generally speaking, electronic keyboards have beautiful and rich timbres, and can imitate the sounds of a variety of musical instruments, as well as various sounds in nature.

(4) Appearance inspection: Check whether the various components including the piano case, keyboard, power supply, control buttons, etc. are closely arranged and regular and smooth. Whether there are scratches, cracks, etc. on the surface. Check whether the trademark, factory number, quality specification certificate and instruction manual are complete and consistent.

If you want to choose a piano under 1,000:

This price is not easy to choose. First consider Meili (there are also Yongmei and the like in China, forget it, I really dare not compliment). For example, the M2 in Midea is about 880, but don’t ask for too much. In addition, second-hand pianos at this price are also worth considering.

If you want to choose a piano priced between 1,000 and 1,500:

The ones you can consider include Midea mc188, mc220, and casio

ct588. In comparison, the piano in Midea has better functions at this price. The evaluation of ct588 is also good, and it is worth the money for the price of 1400. Yamaha also has a guitar at this price, but don’t consider it.

Want to choose a piano under 2000:

For learning purposes, the first recommendation is the Yamaha KB220

It is easy to operate, but the volume is small. In addition, Yamaha

psr288 is also a good choice (it is hard to say whether the price can be lower than 2000, this piano is not easy to buy). As for Yamaha's other psr275, don't consider it. The casio

ct series also has pianos at this price, but I personally don’t think they are very good.

If you want to choose a piano priced between 2000 and 3000:

This is the "golden price" for most users to buy electronic keyboards. The better ones include casio

ct788 (rmb2200), yamaha

dgx205 (rmb2400, highly entertaining), yamaha

dgx305 (rmb2800, highly entertaining) , yamaha

kb320 (rmb2600, easy to learn), casio

wk3000 (rmb3000, big difference across the country, more complete functions and high cost performance). casio

Wk1200 and wk1800 have mixed reviews, and the contrast is huge. It’s better to experience them in person.

Want to choose a piano under 4,000:

Pianos at this price can be said to be very good for ordinary users.

yamaha

dgx505 (rmb3700, highly entertaining), yamaha

psr550 (rmb3900, fully functional and cost-effective), casio

wk3500 (rmb3500, national differences It’s very big, bargain for a good price, it’s fully functional and very cost-effective). Personally, I think that as long as you don't mind the casio's accompaniment being a bit messy, the 3500 is an excellent choice.

For pianos above 4,000:

Not many people buy pianos above 4,000. The more classic ones include yamaha

psr1100/2100/3000, casio

mz2000, korg

pa50/80/1x, and roland

exr3/5... and Yamaha, the boss of electronic keyboards

Tyros, let alone synthesizers... I know very little about these keyboards, and secondly, the prices vary at different times, places and purchase channels. The difference is huge, I dare not say more, you should think more carefully.