🎵 Piano & Keyboard
Unweighted, Semi-Weighted & Graded Hammer Action
When purchasing a keyboard for music lessons, key action is the most critical decision:
- Unweighted Synthesizer Keys (61-Key): Light plastic keys with spring action. Easy for synth leads and organ sounds, but lacks finger strength development.
- Semi-Weighted Touch Sensitive Keys: Offers slight resistance and dynamic volume control based on how hard you strike the keys. Ideal entry-level choice.
- 88-Key Graded Hammer Action (Digital Piano): Replicates authentic acoustic grand piano resistance — heavier in the low bass notes and lighter in the treble keys. Essential for classical & Rockschool piano exams.
Recommended Models for Music Students
For beginners on a budget: Yamaha PSR-I500 or Casio CT-X900IN. For serious piano learners: Yamaha P-145 or Roland FP-10 digital pianos. Start learning on our Piano Classes Page.
