This was the most rich, helpful and insightful short presentation of acoustic pianos, digital pianos and keyboards I have ever watched. Thanks for the video! It's being really helpful for me who is just starting to learn to play the piano. Keep up the good job!
I already knew almost all the stuff discussed in the video, but Mr. Blackledge's presentation was so pleasant, enthusiastic, and entertaining that I watched the whole thing from start to finish. I understand that one goal is to keep the video from being too long, but the "keyboard" discussion got short-changed. There is a lot more to keyboards than was discussed. One of the most important differences is the separation of keyboards into those that are sound generators and those that are software controllers (MIDI controllers; where the sound is not generated by hardware in the unit, but by software in a computer or other device). That would have been a nice discussion to have added to this video. But it was a very nice video, nonetheless.
Hal, I'm in Calif.. Going to piano for the first time. I'm interested in the one's that he only mentioned; "Digital piano with Keyboard features".. Since you sound knowledgeable, would you recommend a, (have to buy used), Yamaha YPG 535? {Short on $$ 'till I sell a few guitars} BTW, I'm into Am Country music so have to pick a model that I can amplify the volume, as if I were at a gig.... Thanks in advance for the advice, DjF
Totally agree with you about the short change of the keyboard. I addition because the rythm was so loud it was dificult to hear the playing of the lyrics. Given that he had played the beginning of Fur Elise on both the acoustic and digital pianos why not do this on the keyboard? If he had then he could have shown the versatility of the instrument by changing the voice, say from piano to organ.
@@djf2918 - I apologize for not replying sooner, but TH-cam never notified me of your comment. I am not sufficiently knowledgeable about all the many keyboards available to suit any particular needs to be able to provide you with valuable advice. I have an AKAI MPK249 which is used in conjunction with Ableton Live and various software plugins on my computer to generate sounds. It is not the most elaborate keyboard available, but the price and performance is quite impressive. If you want the opinion of a guy who really knows his stuff, search for Music Monkey on TH-cam. He has (or has tried) almost everything.
Actually well explained. The first guy that explains piano to non-musical folks with enthusiasm, clarity and knowledge without sounding pretentious or looking down.
you are really fun to listen to! I get bored easily with tutorials but you got my attention! i learned a lot in less than 15 minutes! this is great! thank you!
Thanks for a very good demo. I teach piano, organ, keyboards etc here in Australia and I'll use your video for explaining these differences to some of my clients as there is a lot of confusion in the general public as to what instrument does what, many thanks. Very well done.
Thank you so much for making this video! I have a small 61 key touch sensitive keyboard. I was wondering if my keyboard was faulty because when I would enable the touch, it would be kind of difficult to maintain the sound at a constant volume. But now I know that I definitely need to upgrade soon to a digital!
Just wanted to say, amazing video. One of the best explanations to ANYTHING I have seen on youtube. I admire someone who loves what they do and it seems you truly do. Thank you and all the best
Thank you thank you for doing this video. You have help me so much. No one has explained to me the difference between acoustic pianos, digital pianos and keyboards. You have done a excellent job. Keep it up for us who are newbie's out here trying to learn from the best. :)
Well done. Very nice video for under 15 minutes. I know it's not going to make anyone an instant professional (that doesn't happen anyway, especially to me), but you still did a great job of giving a great layman idea of what the differences are. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to learning more from you.
An excellent and comprehensive explanation of the different instrument types. I'm trying to buy a keyboard/digital piano and this really helps. Thank you Graham for sharing.
Buddy, i am seriosuly speaking you are just awesome, i have seen lots of suck genres of videos, but this one just blows away, time just flew with your style and learned too much information being high alert. What could i do to help this channel sky rocket, just say it man....will do the best i can
Thank you for a very interesting explanation of the 3 differences in instruments. I thought all the hammers on a piano were the same physical size. You certainly know what you are talking about and also a great musician. Thanks again for sharing.
thank you for this video, I already have a keyboard and I was thinking whether or not I should get a digital piano, and now after this video I've decided to get one, I have trouble with space in my room, and having 3 big musical instruments (Electric piano, keyboard and drums) will be a bit difficult but I'll find a way
Just a tipo bro (which you may already know, maybe). Put the time where it happens in your comment (for example, 13:00, I don't really know if it was in this time, just an example). This way people who are reading your comment can jump right to the point in the video and see exactly what you whished they pay attention to!
I'm intrigued by the hybrid you mention. I'm looking for an 88-key digital piano that you can tote around like a keyboard, has at least a few pre-programmed rhythms and has the variety of sounds that a keyboard has but has the authenticity of sound and the "real piano" feel of a digital piano. Right now I use a 76 key keyboard that has some things that make it a little like a digital piano, but for the style of music I make (I play my keyboard like a piano for the most part, rarely using the rhythms but I like to have them for those occasions when I want to do something different, but generally I put in a sound and play a song with that like one would play a piano). It's worked well for the past two decades but I'm thinking a digital piano that leans a little more in the keyboard direction while still clearly being a digital piano would work out best for me. Have any ideas/suggestions?
The guy in the video is just too good. Even the little he played wowed me. I hope to be able to play like that some day. Well done. This video was very informative. It really baffled me to find out that here were some people who disliked the video.
Thanks Graham! This is an absolutely class video and explanation! Very informative. I'd love to drop by your shop! I'd buy everything given your enthusiasm, friendliness, and helpfulness! Cheers and keep up the great work.
Thank you for producing this video, Graham. You explained the differences perfectly. You know your products well and If I were in the UK, I'd buy my digital piano from you. Cheers from Canada!
I play all and I found this entertaining to watch as well as educational. I definitely learnt a few things that deepened my appreciation for the instrument and I cracked up when he played the keyboard! 😂 this was just an all round awesome video 🎹🎹🎹
This was an excellent video.. Thanks for doing it.!!! Would love to see a video on how to buy the right piano for different levels also for the keyboards as well... All the best for your upcoming videos too :)
So nice explanation 8) It was pleasure to listen. And it looks like Mr. Graham can sell any kind of instrument to anyone, they are so good as he describes :) Thanks, like!
This was very useful, thanks very much. At the end, you alluded to a digi-piano / keyboard combo but didn't say what it was. Is this something like a Clavinova?
Andy Turner Hi Andy, yes partly. Yamaha's CVP Series which is part of their Clavinova range are digital pianos with sounds and functionality like a keyboard, but with the weighted keys of a higher spec digital piano. We have number of these in stock here: bit.ly/1IfAAWD A cheaper example is Yamaha's DGX650 which we also have in various packages here: bit.ly/1BCSh0P Hope that helps!
Man I only wish other instructors were just as fun and interesting to listen to as this gentlemen.
Thank you . All the best Graham
Excellent presentation skills! You should become a youtuber. You'd help millions of people around the world.
One could argue that he is...
Bandit King you watching this on TH-cam arnt you .....he already is a youtuber
But he is already one...
lol this guy is very entertaining.
This was the most rich, helpful and insightful short presentation of acoustic pianos, digital pianos and keyboards I have ever watched. Thanks for the video! It's being really helpful for me who is just starting to learn to play the piano. Keep up the good job!
That was an excellent presentation. Exactly what i was looking for
Glad to hear Siddharth!
Rimmers Music hi Rimmers music, I just would like to know if yahama NP32 is a digital piano or keyboard please?
I already knew almost all the stuff discussed in the video, but Mr. Blackledge's presentation was so pleasant, enthusiastic, and entertaining that I watched the whole thing from start to finish. I understand that one goal is to keep the video from being too long, but the "keyboard" discussion got short-changed. There is a lot more to keyboards than was discussed. One of the most important differences is the separation of keyboards into those that are sound generators and those that are software controllers (MIDI controllers; where the sound is not generated by hardware in the unit, but by software in a computer or other device). That would have been a nice discussion to have added to this video. But it was a very nice video, nonetheless.
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Hal, I'm in Calif.. Going to piano for the first time. I'm interested in the one's that he only mentioned; "Digital piano with Keyboard features".. Since you sound knowledgeable, would you recommend a, (have to buy used), Yamaha YPG 535? {Short on $$ 'till I sell a few guitars} BTW, I'm into Am Country music so have to pick a model that I can amplify the volume, as if I were at a gig.... Thanks in advance for the advice, DjF
Totally agree with you about the short change of the keyboard. I addition because the rythm was so loud it was dificult to hear the playing of the lyrics. Given that he had played the beginning of Fur Elise on both the acoustic and digital pianos why not do this on the keyboard? If he had then he could have shown the versatility of the instrument by changing the voice, say from piano to organ.
@@djf2918 - I apologize for not replying sooner, but TH-cam never notified me of your comment. I am not sufficiently knowledgeable about all the many keyboards available to suit any particular needs to be able to provide you with valuable advice. I have an AKAI MPK249 which is used in conjunction with Ableton Live and various software plugins on my computer to generate sounds. It is not the most elaborate keyboard available, but the price and performance is quite impressive. If you want the opinion of a guy who really knows his stuff, search for Music Monkey on TH-cam. He has (or has tried) almost everything.
Actually well explained.
The first guy that explains piano to non-musical folks with enthusiasm, clarity and knowledge without sounding pretentious or looking down.
Excellent presentation!!
very insightful explanation. thanks, now I know what is piano, digital piano, keyboard. It seems that digital piano is the best fit
you are really fun to listen to! I get bored easily with tutorials but you got my attention! i learned a lot in less than 15 minutes! this is great! thank you!
Your explanation about how the actual keys and hammers etc worked helped a lot to understand the difference thanks.
Thanks for a very good demo. I teach piano, organ, keyboards etc here in Australia and I'll use your video for explaining these differences to some of my clients as there is a lot of confusion in the general public as to what instrument does what, many thanks. Very well done.
Thank you so much for making this video! I have a small 61 key touch sensitive keyboard. I was wondering if my keyboard was faulty because when I would enable the touch, it would be kind of difficult to maintain the sound at a constant volume. But now I know that I definitely need to upgrade soon to a digital!
looks like someone forgot to clean the lenses
Thanks Matheus, it's been pointed out before. We've since replaced the scratched lens.
:) it got me nervous
It's really annoying
Makes me anxious
Phew..Thanks!!! I kept rubbing my screen to clean it. I even thought I have developed eye sight issues.
I was searching for this kind of video for quite some time and finally found this, so I don't have to search anymore. Congratulations!
I was just a little interested. Wasn't expecting to watch the whole video. Your entertaining.
great comparison
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Arent you the organ la bamba guy from uk got talent? I love you m8! :D
Graham Blackledge !!!
So that's where I knew him from! :D
babyansel lol
babyansel i was thinking the same
yes thats me :)
Just wanted to say, amazing video. One of the best explanations to ANYTHING I have seen on youtube. I admire someone who loves what they do and it seems you truly do. Thank you and all the best
His enthusiasm is what made me stick to this video. Lol
I found this in 2019.. Very nice and good presentation. You make easy for people to choose between them.
You did an excellent job of giving a clear and useful summary of those three options. You gave me a lot of valuable understanding! Thank you!
very well presented and differences explained. Thank you very much
You are a good teacher.
You did a nice job contrasting keyboard and piano. Many thanks!
So very informative...many thanks
Thank you thank you for doing this video. You have help me so much. No one has explained to me the difference between acoustic pianos, digital pianos and keyboards. You have done a excellent job. Keep it up for us who are newbie's out here trying to learn from the best. :)
This was so necessary for me !! Thanks so much!
Thank you for this video! I've been trying to play on my Casio WK-245 keyboard but I feel like getting a digital piano would be better for me!
Great video! This guy needs to make more videos.
Well done. Very nice video for under 15 minutes. I know it's not going to make anyone an instant professional (that doesn't happen anyway, especially to me), but you still did a great job of giving a great layman idea of what the differences are.
Thanks for sharing and I look forward to learning more from you.
Great job - best explanation on the differences I've ever seen!
Wonderful presentation and explanation. thank you.
An excellent and comprehensive explanation of the different instrument types. I'm trying to buy a keyboard/digital piano and this really helps. Thank you Graham for sharing.
I am glad you found it useful. All the best Graham
What a nice mood. Contagious. And very informative as well.
great presentation! thanks a lot
Excellent video! Thank you! Very engaging explanation and demonstration. I enjoyed learning
Buddy, i am seriosuly speaking you are just awesome, i have seen lots of suck genres of videos, but this one just blows away, time just flew with your style and learned too much information being high alert. What could i do to help this channel sky rocket, just say it man....will do the best i can
This is brilliant. Thank You. Best most valuable video to differentiate these three for newbies.
Graham, thank you very much for your explanation. Now I really know the differences.
You are an excellent teacher, very compassionate.
Thank you for a very interesting explanation of the 3 differences in instruments.
I thought all the hammers on a piano were the same physical size.
You certainly know what you are talking about and also a great musician.
Thanks again for sharing.
thank you for this video, I already have a keyboard and I was thinking whether or not I should get a digital piano, and now after this video I've decided to get one, I have trouble with space in my room, and having 3 big musical instruments (Electric piano, keyboard and drums) will be a bit difficult but I'll find a way
thanks for such a demonstration sir...really appreciate that😁
Thanks, lots Bro. today the day my concept about the difference between these three instruments got cleared
What an outstanding and fun to watch explanation. He makes it accessible for everyone who’s interested.
good tutorial. thank u for the info.
Awesome! This was very informative and very entertaining! Thanks dude! Cheers from Brazil 😃
Very excellent explaination. Thank you very much.
very interesting video. thank you for such detailed explanation
Well done, very helpful video.
The best bit is the funny smug face when he plays Layla at the end, hahaha too much!
Just a tipo bro (which you may already know, maybe). Put the time where it happens in your comment (for example, 13:00, I don't really know if it was in this time, just an example). This way people who are reading your comment can jump right to the point in the video and see exactly what you whished they pay attention to!
Great explanation, from an enthusiastic & skillful person, that clears it all for me, thanks a million!
I am glad I helped you. All the best Graham
DAAAAANG! This is so good, man! Exactly what i need to know. Thanks!
what a nice lad really got me all excited about getting a digital piano
very well explained sir, thanks
I'm intrigued by the hybrid you mention. I'm looking for an 88-key digital piano that you can tote around like a keyboard, has at least a few pre-programmed rhythms and has the variety of sounds that a keyboard has but has the authenticity of sound and the "real piano" feel of a digital piano. Right now I use a 76 key keyboard that has some things that make it a little like a digital piano, but for the style of music I make (I play my keyboard like a piano for the most part, rarely using the rhythms but I like to have them for those occasions when I want to do something different, but generally I put in a sound and play a song with that like one would play a piano). It's worked well for the past two decades but I'm thinking a digital piano that leans a little more in the keyboard direction while still clearly being a digital piano would work out best for me. Have any ideas/suggestions?
Your dramatic way of explaining is very good 😃
Very good video! Thanks a lot
very well explain. thank you.
Hi : Perfect comparison and presentation
Good job very informative explain very clearly
very helpful video and you helped me on my school project so thank you :)
This was amazing. Very informative and very to the point while also being entertaining! Thanks :D
The guy in the video is just too good. Even the little he played wowed me. I hope to be able to play like that some day. Well done. This video was very informative. It really baffled me to find out that here were some people who disliked the video.
wow what an astoundingly enthusiastic explanation, thank you very much! :)
What I learned in this 14 min was more than I expect. :D thanks man.
Thanks Graham! This is an absolutely class video and explanation! Very informative. I'd love to drop by your shop! I'd buy everything given your enthusiasm, friendliness, and helpfulness! Cheers and keep up the great work.
Thank you for producing this video, Graham. You explained the differences perfectly. You know your products well and If I were in the UK, I'd buy my digital piano from you. Cheers from Canada!
I play all and I found this entertaining to watch as well as educational. I definitely learnt a few things that deepened my appreciation for the instrument and I cracked up when he played the keyboard! 😂 this was just an all round awesome video 🎹🎹🎹
Extremely helpful video, thank you!
This has been really helpful and fun guy to watch not boring, thanks 👍🏻
Thank you very much for this video. It really explained and taught me a lot.
Thanks once again,
Daniel
This guy is the best. Great presentation.
it doesn't make a noise. it makes a sound!. Your presentation is superb.
I'm guessing Für Elise is to piano stores, what Stairway To Heaven is to guitar stores.
We sell both at our stores, but stairway access is never denied! Play whatever you like when trying out any of our instruments!
What Brilliant and engaging explanation! Thanks!
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Excellent video. Just what I was looking for. Thank you
Best video explaing the piano and keyboard difference ever saw !
This was an excellent video.. Thanks for doing it.!!! Would love to see a video on how to buy the right piano for different levels also for the keyboards as well... All the best for your upcoming videos too :)
Thank you so much!! This video was very educational !! And actually fun to watch! Great job!
The best salesman!!! Thank you for your explanation.
Real nice review, Graham!
So nice explanation 8) It was pleasure to listen. And it looks like Mr. Graham can sell any kind of instrument to anyone, they are so good as he describes :) Thanks, like!
Perfect, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Awesome dude amazing presentation 👏
very good explanation.. thanks for uploading
This was very useful, thanks very much. At the end, you alluded to a digi-piano / keyboard combo but didn't say what it was. Is this something like a Clavinova?
Andy Turner Hi Andy, yes partly. Yamaha's CVP Series which is part of their Clavinova range are digital pianos with sounds and functionality like a keyboard, but with the weighted keys of a higher spec digital piano. We have number of these in stock here: bit.ly/1IfAAWD
A cheaper example is Yamaha's DGX650 which we also have in various packages here: bit.ly/1BCSh0P
Hope that helps!
Super presentation skills !!!
Love this guy, he's funny, and such a nice person.
As a beginner, this is very informative and very well presented. Kudos!
Very helpful, thanks!
That was awesome, i wanted to know few things that were presented here, digital piano is on my shopping list now.
Cool explanation!
Thanks for this, I learnt quite a bit! I just started learning on the iPad, so I'm shorting quite a few keys haha
Thank you, very good presentation
you were awesome. great explanation
"I'll just play you a basic tune." he says. proceeds to play fur elise
The main right hand melody for this piece is often regarded as a beginners, and it's one most people recognise
very detailed explanations
Excellent video, thank you