Sean C. Capparuccia
Well you know what I’ll say since I am a piano tuner. But business aside, it’s all about touch. Now there are some very good – and expensive – keyboards that have a more natural touch with weighted keys and such but there is nothing like the touch and response of an acoustic piano. Keyboards undoubtedly have their place and we at Kingsfriend Music use one all the time for gigs and dances and what-nots. But for serious study, the acoustic piano takes precedence because it teaches the proper feel for the piano player. The art of playing the piano is not simply learning the notes and pushing down the right keys. It is about learning how to touch the instrument and how to make it respond to you – the player – in the way you want it to respond. (The astute reader may sense some striking parallels to marriage here, but I digress) So, the action, the touch resistance, the weight of the keys, all of these things are important to a proper study of the piano. Think of it like this: it’s like a robot and a mom. Robots may be neat and versatile and able to do lots of cool things but when you need a hug…. you go to mom. Why? Because she hugs back. Keyboards are functional; pianos feel.
A final word: if you have a piano, keep it tuned. You know who to call.
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