Totally agree. A most excellent review. I think it's great how you are versatile, tolerant, and adaptable to different pianos with their various different characteristics. That is really good.
This was very helpful! In addition to my Steinweg grand piano (Steinweg = founder of Steinway), a P515 is now to be used for daily (silent) practice. I also prefer the slightly heavier touch for a more delicate expression (especially in classical pieces : ff to ppp). My measurement showed that the keys of the Grotrian Steinweg grand piano only overcome the second pressure point when the weight was >180g.
Hi Daria. Thank you for this video. Wanna ask if the action is just a bit lighter than on the p515 or if it is REALLY LIGHT? Like Kawai´s Es920 or ES 8 or the Nord pianos has as REAL light action, too light actually. If have heard from different people that the action on the p515 is actually a little bit heavier than on acoustics. So if the action of the clp 745 is just slightly below the action of the p 515 it would be ok actually. But you still bought the Clp 745, so I guess that you still like the 745 and that the action is not too light?!
Hi Daria, Thank you for the review. I am a beginner advanced piano player. I started with a P125, then I upgraded to a P515. I would like to ask: Is it possible to play with P515, or CLP745 with full arm weight? If I don’t use this technique, then the action of the P515 might be too heavy for me. I also am learning that by using the full arm weight, 1) it is easer to play softer with the left hand and lauder with the right hand. 2) the sound quality is better than the shallow playing. 3) the wrists do not hurt and 4) i can play with better expression. I was advised ( not from Yamaha but from a pianist) not to use full arm weight when playing a keyboard regardless of the brand or the model, because the sensors will crash. The only exception will be on hybrid pianos or acoustic pianos. May I please have your recommendations/ suggestions? Thank you Maurice
Daria, how is it that your Clavinova sounds so good? Very similar to the real thing. Do you use speakers? I've bought a CLP-745 and the sound is completely different. Synthetic, thin, and clunky. (Much better with headphones, but I don't want to use them all the time). Thanks for any tips; your videos are SO helpful.
One of the things the CSP-170 had was a speaker box with a subwoofer in it. In downgrading from that to a P515, I found out that Yamaha makes 2 subwoofers that can be added to some of their digital pianos to complement or complete the sound. I added a Yamaha NS-SW050 and it definitely complements the P515 nicely. There’s also an option of a NS-SW100, but I didn’t need the added size and weight of that subwoofer. You might look into seeing if these work with yours and if it does, it will only cost about $200 to improve the sound of that instrument. The only thing is, if it works, you will need the Hosa HPR-005 unbalanced cable to connect it, but that’s included in the $200 cost I mentioned above.
I agree totally with your evaluation. Indeed, I was a bit shocked by the "light" GrandTouch-S after alI I knew from Yamaha's former "advanced" key actions. But I think for all the not too eager amateur players around a digital piano with a GrandTouch-S will be a very suitable action, because it follows swiftly the musical intentions of its player and is very easy to control in terms of dynamics. I play a Roland FP90X with a PHA50 action and in a direct comparison I find it a bit more demanding to control. I would buy a P-525 with a GrandtouchS on the spot, if I wouldn't be so disappointed by its look. Yamaha didn't spend it a more modern and attractive appearance, instead it shares the cheesy shell with its predecessor P-515. Roland FP90X as Kawai ES920 keep far more attractive to me with their nifty look. This means at least another five years or so with my FP90X and then we'll see, if I shall become a Yamaha player at last, due to their next digital compact piano model.
Love these videos. The sound is wonderful! I've been playing my Clavinova CLP745 strictly with headphones. Daria, any suggestions about what I can add to my set-up so I can get better sound quality without headphones? Would be interested to know what you use for these videos. Monitors, speakers?
Hi , thank you for your comment! I honestly make almost no modifications to the settings, just put the touch to hard and sometimes I change the reverb and increase string and body resonance. I usually play on "concert hall" setting. I record directly into the piano and make a WAV. File. This is why the quality seems very good probably. I'm not playing it through any speakers. It's just an audio file im sinking with the video . I hope it makes sense.
@@Dariafortepiano Yes; this does make sense, and this is so helpful. Thanks so much! I like the sound of the 745 through the headphones, but it really falls short when playing without them. I’m hoping to find ways to get a good sound just straight out of the instrument, without relying on headphones.
I'm interested to know when you played the C scale near the end of the video you didn't use your thumb to play it! By the way my new 515 came yesterday and I am more than pleased with it. I was worried about the action being too heavy but it's not for me at any rate . . I even bought some weights and it takes 80 g + to push down middle C.
Hi. Is Grand Touch-S a good action for yamaha's digital pianos? How much difference is between graded Hamer Small (GHS) action and Grand Touch-S ? And which one is more recommended for a beginner piano learner?
Hi Daria. I have a P515 as you used to have. I love the touch of the Yamaha 735 (all plastic keys). I don't like the wooden actions of the higher end 700 series. Our of interest, have tried the plastic key version of the GrandTouch? And, why do you prefer the action of the P515 to that of your Yamaha 745? Thank you Daria And keep posting. Your videos are brilliant. Warmest regards, Chris
Hi Chris, and thank you for your kind message and question! I have not tried the Grand Touch action pianos, unfortunately, I wish I had! I wanted to get the CLP 775, but was too expensive:( As for the plastic vs wooden version , I liked a GP model forgot the number, with all plastic keys, and it was great! So I don't think it is bad at all, i would go for it if i found the model i liked and i could afford. maybe just if it's the same action only the different material I would choose wooden components, maybe it's psychological, I don't know. I think it makes a slight difference in feel of the key. As for the reference of p515 vs 745 model I have now, I think I just liked the NWX action better than Grand Touch -S that this one has. Sadly, I know it's supposed to be an improvement, and it is, no doubt! But for me it feels too light.....it's really honestly a personal preference, it seems like . But I would love to try the Grand Touch action! It is supposed to be better than Grand Touch-S. ...one day I will! I will start posting again soon, sorry, was talking a bit of a break to pull myself together. Take care, Chris! Daria
@@Dariafortepiano Thank you, great to see review from someone who actually owns this DP! Nicely done! I am learning to play on Yahama PSR-E373, unweighted, 61 keys. I want to upgrade, but want a lighter action, because I have some tendonitis in right forearm/wrist. I love the sound and features (like bluetooth) of this piano, and it feels nice just trying in the store. I am wondering if the keys of this 745 feel lighter than the plastic 735? Thx if you can comment.
@@Dariafortepiano I own the yamaha P515 aswell as the kawai mp11se.... although the kawai has a great action, I prefer the action of the yamaha.... so I agree with the great action it has!
@@debbiekimble1710 Too late for you, but if anyone needs the same, maybe it was just my feeling, but I tried several models of CLP 7x5 and the lightest was the CLP 725. It should be the same action as the 735, but it seemed to me to be even a little bit lighter. For me, it feels perfect. It's lighter than the action of Kawai ES920.
@@lumpichuThe lighted action I tried recently was GrandFeeel Compact of Kawai CA49 (46g to move middle C). It was definitely too light for me. I much prefer NWX of P-515
Have you played (or reviewed) any of Yamaha's hybrid pianos? The NU1XA, the N1X, and even the N3X (crazy expensive) have been recommended as having a much better sound than the Clavinovas. Would love to get opinions on those, especially as compared to the Clavinova CLP-745. I'm trying to decide whether to go for the much higher price tag. Thank you!
Hey, sorry. Never had access to hybrid yamahas to review unfortunately , so can't help you there. I have an acces to a kawai hybrid, but not Yamaha at the moment.
I just bought Yamaha CLP 745 but the key noise is so loud. I mean when i play Ronda alla Turca or La Campanella the key noise is too loud even when turn the volume at 80-100% ;( maybe i should have bought Kawai Ca 59
I hear you. But unfortunately there is not really much you can do about the key noise. It is always an issue with digital pianos in my experience, even with very good quality ones. I am not sure if Kawai CA 59 would be less loud. There are all pretty much very similar. If you think CA 59 is less then go for it and exchange👍 would be nice to compare them next to each other, but it has been a while since I tried the Kawai model..
got the same piano CLP745 by the way you can change the touch of the key (more heavy) i personally use medium (in the menu system/keyboard/ touch) sloft 1 is default i think
I’m in the market for a new piano. I have Yamaha DGX-660. This is only an $800 instrument. Only has semi-weighted keys. It says weighted but they sure seem light. That’s my priority other than sound. The CLP-775 might be the answer for they next 5 years or more. 2 things…I didn’t realize the length of keys are NOT standard. And…..it’s hard to find places that actually have the keyboards to examine the touch.
Hi! Yes, I know the DGX, it's ok for beginners, but yes, not fully weighted. So in terms of the key length, to be clear, it makes no difference for the visible part tjat you play on, but, the part that is hidden inside can be shorter or longer. The longer the closer to the acoustic. So if you wanted to have a oser to acoustic touch you can go with a higher model like you said 775 or 785 even better. They also have individually graded keys, which is great! Or even a hybrid if you budget allows. Also if you don't mind their sound you can try kawai CA series. I think they have a very good action too. You might be able to fins at least on in a store. Best of luck with your search! 👍🎹
Hi Daria. I love your wise advices. Please would you tell me if p515 is still a good option nowadays? I am concern because it is an old model. I don't know if it would be better other recent options....I am a begginer and so my daughter (it will be for both) Thanks in advance for your response.
The P515 launched with the same sampling as the Clavinova 645 and Key Action. I do not believe the 745 improved the sound that much over the sampling in the 645. So, to answer your question (I’m not Daria, sorry)… In my personal opinion, the only other portable digital piano I would consider to be in the same class, would be the Roland FP-90X, but I prefer the build quality and key action of the Yamaha more. The FP-90X has a more complex sound as it is completely generated by sound processors, but you could add that with Pianoteq VST technology. The P515 is a fantastic piano for sure, but you might want to look at the more budget friendly DGX-670, as that’s a fantastic Piano for beginners to start on for sure.
@@p3rrypmI disagree about FP-90X that I had for 10 months. The sounds are quite bad and PHA50 does not resemble any acoustic piano action, I played. The keys are not wooden (just wood covers) and there features that most do not need. I upgraded to P-515
The 775 blows away the 745 there is just no comparison its night and day the 515 IMO has a better action than the 745 and is not a $2000 up grade from the 515 Daria is spot on with this review
I can suggest you to go with Kawai. To me it has a much better action then this CLP model. I was disappointed in it, compared to my old p515. I am just trying the Kawai at the store, and it is nice! It has a nice touch screen display too! So definitely a better value, if you like the kawai sound
I bought the CLP 745 a while back and although the sound is OK through the headphones, I'm still looking for ways to improve the sound so I can practice without headphones. Would adding a studio or stage monitor make a big difference? The speakers built into the 745 seem pretty terrible. Thanks for any suggestions!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I honestly am not sure what can be done about the speakers, but hooking your CLP to an external set of speakers can definitely give you a better sound. I have not tired with this model, but I did it with my P515 piano, and it gave a much better sound. (Depending on the quality of the external speakers, of course).
Absolutely great review! You talk about issues that are important to me but that are often neglected by other reviewers. I have P-515 and am looking at CLP745, mostly for its slightly lighter keys. I like NWX though (I got it 10 months ago after playing some acoustic pianos and being dissatisfied with my Roland FP-90X (I prefer portable digital pianos and I have been even considering Nord Piano 5).
Balanced in the sense of the weight feeling of the key. It feels comfortable and doesn't seem to be too heavy or too light. I think it has to do with the weight distribution throughout the key. Some keyboards for example p515 is less balanced action , and many people complain about it feeling too heavy. I'm not sure how to better explain it. Sorry.
I recently bought clp 735 yamaha and I think the keys are very good compared to the competitors. When the checked roland , clp 745 etc the perfect weight is in clp 735 . clp 745 keys are a bit light. Sound wise I use pianoteq which gives the top notch sound.
I agree with you about the keys! The clp 735 has the same ( i think) keybed as my old p515, which I really enjoyed. Weight was perfect for my taste. But many people said it was heavy. Alas, the 745 does feel lighter. Yes. Garritan or other external library is a good choice if you don't feel like using the sound banks they have. I personally love the CFX. :) cheers!
@@canadianmistake2640 When measured it is between 20 and 30% heavier than most of Yamaha’s current Grand Piano offerings. I personally love the NWX action and I have had Roland’s best action in a piano before, I like the NWX action more. So, no it probably isn’t more realistic, but it is certainly a winner in my opinion.
So you spent $3K on an Upright Digital Piano, so you could pipe it through you computer. Why didn’t you just buy the Arturia Key Lab II 88-Key with weighted keys and a nice pair of monitors with a sub woofer?
I am not sure what you mean by " bounciness". If you are talking about double repetition ( double escapement) action, it is technically there. But perhaps because the keys aren't as heavy as most acoustics, it is more difficult to achieve. I describe it as " gravity" is not the same. Honestly, I can't remember how Kawai CA feels in that regard. The it's definitely not the same as acoustics mechanism, sadly.
@@Dariafortepiano by bounciness i mean the tiny bounce every key has when released, instead of just a jolting motion of Yamaha keys which is similar to that of an upright.... And yes it's not the same as acoustic but ig Kawai has the closest mechanism to that of a grand piano 👀 (I'm not an experienced player but these are just my personal observation) : )
This bounce of Kawai action is often a source of unpleasant (and for me unacceptable) noise that Kawai actions (especially the plastic ones) and known for. The action of CA49 is definitely very bouncy (oscillating when the key is released)
Hey, sorry for the late reply. no, unfortunately have not had a chance to try that particular Kawai model. But some people prefer it over the p515, say its lighter touch, a little easier to play if you like that. but the Kawai sound is much mellower in general than Yamaha.
i was thinking of buying this piano.So i looked up about the wooden keys claim,i found out that the white keys are not solid wood but just have wooden elements stuck on the sides of the key while the inside part is plastic.This is unlike KAWAI and Casio Hubrid who have real solid wooden keys.You can easily find a photo of the Yamaha keys in a post by stilwell pianos.
Hi James, I actually saw the keys myself inside, when the technician came. I wish I could show you the photos here. They are solid wood inside in the middle, but the top part is plastic, as normal. The white part. The part closer to the back of the key is also plastic. So I would say it's 75 %wooden parts , not just stuck on the sides. This is what I have seen myself. Bit touncan decide which information to trust, if you found something different on thw web:) Cheers!
@@Dariafortepiano Hello Daria.Thank you for your answer.Your input is very important to me.I don have any opinion myself since i have not seen the keys.I just found an article posted by STILWELL pianos a company that has a photo of the keys along with the title "Don't be Fooled by Yamaha's Expensive Clavinovas with "Wooden Keys""!!!!also the same non-wooden claim is said by a very well known British dealer thjat advertises heavily on you tube. He had a model of the KAWAI action and of the Casio action but he said couldnt find of the Yamaha.Actually im not sure i prefer the wood to the plastic personaly,i like the light action in contrast with your preference for heavy keys.I just like to know what im buying and not be told incorrect info.
@jamesa375 I totally understand. I would do the same thing. I will see if I can make a video maybe one what's inside that piano actually. If I can open it on my own and get inside. I'll try, but can't promise. Time is very limited for me at the moment. Anyways, best of luck with your piano choice.👍
Great Review! Have you a chance to compare 745 with Casio GP 310/510? from our local stores they are in same price league(except 510). There is a lot contraversial opinions about Casios DPs. Thanks
Hi Alexandr! Sorry of the belated reply. I have no experience with Casio pianos, sadly, I can't recommend anything regarding the comparison. sorry! Hope you can get an answer from someone else! Best of luck! Daria
Hi Sasha, thank you for leaving a comment! It a difficult question to answer, without knowing what you are looking for in the instrument. I think at the end of the video in Part. 4 where I compare the two instruments, I mention the advantages and disadvantages of both, so everyone can decide for themselves based on their criteria of choice. In short I can say: p515: compact, portable, cheaper (great value for the price!), heavier keys (which I prefer personally between the two) , older sound samples (not ideal Bosendorfer sample IMHO). Would be great as a second instrument if you own an acoustic or eventually going to get one. Or a great instrument for someone on a budget (like me, haha). Has all you need and nothing extra fancy. clp 745: newer action, lighter and more balanced mechanism of keys (IMO), allows for more nuanced tone, great sound samples, updated Bosendorfer! and extra period instruments. Bigger and has a nice cabinet with a lid and 3 pedals. I would still recommend to get a different adjustable bench. The one they give is fixed height. Much more expensive (unreasonably so, IMHO) for what is is worth, maybe better to save up a bit a go with an higher model, this one is just not cutting it for the price, honestly. But if it is the top of your budget (which was the case for me) then go for it. If you are not getting an acoustic anytime soon and what something rather piano looking than keyboard. You decide what suits your needs better:) Good luck, Daria
I have discovered your channel recently I really like your knowledgeable and measured opinions. Thank you. I have Roland FP-90X (I use it with external VSTs such as VSL Synchron Boesendorfer 280VC, Garritan Yamaha CFX and Pianoteq). I tested P515 before I bought FP-90X and I did not like its action at all (too heavy for me 85g on middle C). I tested Yamaha CLP745 but I would only go for CLP775 because of its action Ps. I now have P-515 that I have simply grew up to.
Hi Sally, unfortunately it is hard to compare without having the two next to each other. I have not had the p515 for almost a year now:(. From what I remember I would say Grand Touch S is slightly easier, but not by much I would say. Hope it helps, sorry coudnt answer more definitively
How does the CA-49 compare against the CLP 745 (for a kid taking grade 1 exams)? In my country, they both are available at almost the same price. Please advise
Hello, I would go for clp 745 between those two, it is a much superior model , in my opinion. I have tried CA 59, it is also good, but 745 is better I think. Have not tried CA 49.
Thank you Daria. I have been also considering CA49 (for its GrandFeel Compact action. I tested it and I found the action to be too light for me (only 46g to move middle C which is less than any acoustic piano I tested) and in addition the keys were very bouncy (to not stop when released but oscillate for a while). I did not like the sound either.
I used to dream about CA 59 a few years back, I tried it. Really like their action and pedal mechanism. Not tried 79. But when I tried Yamaha I preffered their sound, for me it was more important. I would love to get CLP 785. But unfortunately don't have a budget for it. Not sure if I will get another digital in the future. Need to start saving up for a nice acoustic grand at some point😅
@@Dariafortepiano oh I see... yeah at a Kawai store they told me an acoustic can start at around $4000 so it isn't bad. Have you also tried the Roland FP-90X? It seemed many people have said that it is one of the best for the keyboard action, if not the best, among portable pianos.
@@Dariafortepiano in terms of the costs... it was funny... you know some time ago living in the San Francisco Bay Area, my one bedroom apartment was $735 per month. Now it is at least $2800. So it is $2000 more per month. I was joking to the Wisconsin guy at Kraft Music, that extra $2000 per month, that means I can buy a new CA59 every two months...
@@Dariafortepiano oh maybe you can talk about key action in a video... I thought my Yamaha P125 didn't have good key action, as Jeremy See on TH-cam always says it is a 20 year old technology... so I was looking for more of a "real wood weight" kind of touch. And then I found Roland FP-30X's PHA-4, and thought that is really close. Then one day I went into a Kawai retailer, and the salesperson told me the touch is supposed to be light, and that the touch at the edge of key should be similar to the touch near the felt (should not be too difficult or too different to press down near the felt)... he said at least the key stick pivot should have a 2 : 1 ratio. If 2.5 : 1 or 3 : 1, then better. I suppose it is like, when it is 3 : 1, then when we move to near the felt, we still have 2 : 1, so that's pretty good pivoting. Also I tried their SK-EX acoustic grand, Kawai grand (EX?), and some upright, CA59, they all felt light to press down... so I did some more research and found quite many people say Roland's FP-90X's PHA-50 is quite like acoustic pianos -- probably the best in portable pianos. The CA59, CA99 will beat it because they have the Grand Feel or Grand Feel III key actions.
Your videos (these reviews along with your videos describing the differences to an acoustic piano) are extremely informative. Thank you for the attention to detail in discussing topics which are seldom covered elsewhere. I am torn between buying a salon size grand (Yamaha/Kawai price points) vs a Clavinova CVP-809GP. Do you have any insight into the CVP-809 model? Strictly recreational playing with many years background playing guitar and dabbling in piano (owned a Clavinova from about the 2005 timeframe) from time to time.
Hi Robert! Thank you for your feedback and question! I personally have no experience with the CVP model you mentioned, but one of my student's just purchased CVP 805 ( nor a GP) and they are extremely happy with it. They say the action I excellent, and very close to acoustic in feel. They sound samples are obviously top notch too, sinc ethey use the same CFX and Bösen I believe. That said, if you can afford it space,/neighbor/price wise, I would go with a baby grand rather. Just my opinion. 🙂
Do you notice that when closer to the fall board the key is little heavier than when far out, just some difference , on the clp745? I traded in my p515 for es920, and notice it’s little heavier closer to the fall board but not effecting my play , on my es920
It seems on the Yamahas the actions with same name on different instruments can be quite different. Personally I like the CLP 725 action. Also GrandTouch-S, but pleasantly light.
So if you put hard 2 action is it not as heavy as nwx? And also why play on hard 1 if that is still lighter than nwx atleast that's what I got from your explanation of the actions.
Hard touch does something other than simply increase the heaviness of the keys. More than that, It makes the forte sound quite difficult to execute. So it is not that simple to find a good balance of the key touch😅
I have not tried the FP90X model, but I have tried the FP90, and I found the sound to be particularly artificial, it is computer modeled, rather than sampled from a real piano. This may be what you are experiencing also? The Yamaha digitals sample excellent pianos, especially the CFX and Bösendorfer, so I agree about the superiority of the sound banks of Yamaha.
@@Dariafortepiano Update: I just got my FP90X and it's really disappointing. The sound really sounds artificial.. idk why so many people are speaking high of this piano.. Im thinking about bringing it back and buy a Yamaha.. idk if I should get the CLP 745, 775 or 785. The sound don't matter for me, but maybe the key action. What do you think?
If you turn off stretch tuning you will get a better sound out of the modeling. Also, Roland does have the samples Piano engines in there, you just have to select one of those and try that.
Hi, thanks for the question. Yes, it definitely is much shallower. As far as I remember Kawai CA series ( i hve tried 600's ), has a better pedal mechanism than clp 745. But I have not tried the upper models like 775 or 785. Those might be better.
@@ynotttt When you try to step the pedal all the way down, this pedal has a shallower bottom position than an acoustic grand’s pedal. Say a pedal’s original position is the Ground Level, then an acoustic grand’s lowest pedal level will be -5 Level, but CLP series’ lowest pedal level will only be a -3.
@@Dariafortepiano would an acoustic be your first suggestion for someone learning piano? I am older beginner, and like the smaller footprint of the digitals, and ability to turn down sound or wear headphones. But the few acoustics I've tried do feel and sound amazing! I am just not sure about buying used, since I know very little as to how to evaluate condition. Thanks.
@@debbiekimble1710 Im not Daria, but Id suggest getting an acoustic, if you can afford it. Headphones are nice but it depends where your priorities lie. If you have less space or can't tune the piano regularly, I'd suggest getting a digital piano. Plus, they can play a variety of sounds. Hope this helps
@@damienx0x Are you some kind of stupid? They are plastic with small pieces of wood in the white keys. The black keys are 100% plastic. That's not "wooden keys", you can cry around all you want, it's still not "wooden keys".
Best, most enlightening, most balanced, most helpful of all the many reviews I've seen or read recently. Well done!
Thanks so much for your feedback and compliments!🙏😊
Totally agree. A most excellent review. I think it's great how you are versatile, tolerant, and adaptable to different pianos with their various different characteristics. That is really good.
Thank you very much for your feedback!🙂
I decided to purchase 745 by you thanks a lot for your all beneficial review this is the most indetailed video about 745🙏
This is a great overview! I really appreciate the detail and explanatory approach you go through.
Thank you kindly for your feedback Frank! 🙏🏻👩🏻🏫🎹
Yeyy the one I was waiting for.
THANKS Daria!
You are welcome Alon! Happy to oblige😁
Thank you for a very thorough explanation. This is very helpful in helping me choose a future digital piano.
Thank you for giving me feedback. I am happy if it helps. Best of luck with your choice!👍🎹
This was very helpful!
In addition to my Steinweg grand piano (Steinweg = founder of Steinway), a P515 is now to be used for daily (silent) practice.
I also prefer the slightly heavier touch for a more delicate expression (especially in classical pieces : ff to ppp).
My measurement showed that the keys of the Grotrian Steinweg grand piano only overcome the second pressure point when the weight was >180g.
Hi Daria. Thank you for this video. Wanna ask if the action is just a bit lighter than on the p515 or if it is REALLY LIGHT? Like Kawai´s Es920 or ES 8 or the Nord pianos has as REAL light action, too light actually.
If have heard from different people that the action on the p515 is actually a little bit heavier than on acoustics. So if the action of the clp 745 is just slightly below the action of the p 515 it would be ok actually.
But you still bought the Clp 745, so I guess that you still like the 745 and that the action is not too light?!
Hi Daria,
Thank you for the review.
I am a beginner advanced piano player. I started with a P125, then I upgraded to a P515.
I would like to ask: Is it possible to play with P515, or CLP745 with full arm weight?
If I don’t use this technique, then the action of the P515 might be too heavy for me.
I also am learning that by using the full arm weight, 1) it is easer to play softer with the left hand and lauder with the right hand. 2) the sound quality is better than the shallow playing. 3) the wrists do not hurt and 4) i can play with better expression.
I was advised ( not from Yamaha but from a pianist) not to use full arm weight when playing a keyboard regardless of the brand or the model, because the sensors will crash. The only exception will be on hybrid pianos or acoustic pianos.
May I please have your recommendations/ suggestions?
Thank you
Maurice
Daria, how is it that your Clavinova sounds so good? Very similar to the real thing. Do you use speakers? I've bought a CLP-745 and the sound is completely different. Synthetic, thin, and clunky. (Much better with headphones, but I don't want to use them all the time). Thanks for any tips; your videos are SO helpful.
One of the things the CSP-170 had was a speaker box with a subwoofer in it. In downgrading from that to a P515, I found out that Yamaha makes 2 subwoofers that can be added to some of their digital pianos to complement or complete the sound.
I added a Yamaha NS-SW050 and it definitely complements the P515 nicely. There’s also an option of a NS-SW100, but I didn’t need the added size and weight of that subwoofer. You might look into seeing if these work with yours and if it does, it will only cost about $200 to improve the sound of that instrument.
The only thing is, if it works, you will need the Hosa HPR-005 unbalanced cable to connect it, but that’s included in the $200 cost I mentioned above.
Best review of all. Thanks
Thanks for leaving the feeedback!🙏
I agree totally with your evaluation. Indeed, I was a bit shocked by the "light" GrandTouch-S after alI I knew from Yamaha's former "advanced" key actions. But I think for all the not too eager amateur players around a digital piano with a GrandTouch-S will be a very suitable action, because it follows swiftly the musical intentions of its player and is very easy to control in terms of dynamics.
I play a Roland FP90X with a PHA50 action and in a direct comparison I find it a bit more demanding to control. I would buy a P-525 with a GrandtouchS on the spot, if I wouldn't be so disappointed by its look. Yamaha didn't spend it a more modern and attractive appearance, instead it shares the cheesy shell with its predecessor P-515. Roland FP90X as Kawai ES920 keep far more attractive to me with their nifty look. This means at least another five years or so with my FP90X and then we'll see, if I shall become a Yamaha player at last, due to their next digital compact piano model.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment!🙏 appreciate you feedback on this!
Love these videos. The sound is wonderful! I've been playing my Clavinova CLP745 strictly with headphones. Daria, any suggestions about what I can add to my set-up so I can get better sound quality without headphones? Would be interested to know what you use for these videos. Monitors, speakers?
Hi , thank you for your comment! I honestly make almost no modifications to the settings, just put the touch to hard and sometimes I change the reverb and increase string and body resonance. I usually play on "concert hall" setting. I record directly into the piano and make a WAV. File. This is why the quality seems very good probably. I'm not playing it through any speakers. It's just an audio file im sinking with the video . I hope it makes sense.
@@Dariafortepiano Yes; this does make sense, and this is so helpful. Thanks so much! I like the sound of the 745 through the headphones, but it really falls short when playing without them. I’m hoping to find ways to get a good sound just straight out of the instrument, without relying on headphones.
I'm interested to know when you played the C scale near the end of the video you didn't use your thumb to play it!
By the way my new 515 came yesterday and I am more than pleased with it.
I was worried about the action being too heavy but it's not for me at any rate . .
I even bought some weights and it takes 80 g + to push down middle C.
Hi. Is Grand Touch-S a good action for yamaha's digital pianos?
How much difference is between graded Hamer Small (GHS) action and Grand Touch-S ?
And which one is more recommended for a beginner piano learner?
Hi Daria.
I have a P515 as you used to have. I love the touch of the Yamaha 735 (all plastic keys). I don't like the wooden actions of the higher end 700 series.
Our of interest, have tried the plastic key version of the GrandTouch? And, why do you prefer the action of the P515 to that of your Yamaha 745?
Thank you Daria
And keep posting. Your videos are brilliant.
Warmest regards,
Chris
Hi Chris, and thank you for your kind message and question! I have not tried the Grand Touch action pianos, unfortunately, I wish I had! I wanted to get the CLP 775, but was too expensive:(
As for the plastic vs wooden version , I liked a GP model forgot the number, with all plastic keys, and it was great! So I don't think it is bad at all, i would go for it if i found the model i liked and i could afford. maybe just if it's the same action only the different material I would choose wooden components, maybe it's psychological, I don't know. I think it makes a slight difference in feel of the key.
As for the reference of p515 vs 745 model I have now, I think I just liked the NWX action better than Grand Touch -S that this one has. Sadly, I know it's supposed to be an improvement, and it is, no doubt! But for me it feels too light.....it's really honestly a personal preference, it seems like .
But I would love to try the Grand Touch action! It is supposed to be better than Grand Touch-S. ...one day I will!
I will start posting again soon, sorry, was talking a bit of a break to pull myself together.
Take care, Chris!
Daria
@@Dariafortepiano Thank you, great to see review from someone who actually owns this DP! Nicely done! I am learning to play on Yahama PSR-E373, unweighted, 61 keys. I want to upgrade, but want a lighter action, because I have some tendonitis in right forearm/wrist. I love the sound and features (like bluetooth) of this piano, and it feels nice just trying in the store. I am wondering if the keys of this 745 feel lighter than the plastic 735? Thx if you can comment.
@@Dariafortepiano I own the yamaha P515 aswell as the kawai mp11se.... although the kawai has a great action, I prefer the action of the yamaha.... so I agree with the great action it has!
@@debbiekimble1710 Too late for you, but if anyone needs the same, maybe it was just my feeling, but I tried several models of CLP 7x5 and the lightest was the CLP 725. It should be the same action as the 735, but it seemed to me to be even a little bit lighter. For me, it feels perfect. It's lighter than the action of Kawai ES920.
@@lumpichuThe lighted action I tried recently was GrandFeeel Compact of Kawai CA49 (46g to move middle C). It was definitely too light for me. I much prefer NWX of P-515
Have you played (or reviewed) any of Yamaha's hybrid pianos? The NU1XA, the N1X, and even the N3X (crazy expensive) have been recommended as having a much better sound than the Clavinovas. Would love to get opinions on those, especially as compared to the Clavinova CLP-745. I'm trying to decide whether to go for the much higher price tag. Thank you!
Hey, sorry. Never had access to hybrid yamahas to review unfortunately , so can't help you there. I have an acces to a kawai hybrid, but not Yamaha at the moment.
I just bought Yamaha CLP 745 but the key noise is so loud. I mean when i play Ronda alla Turca or La Campanella the key noise is too loud even when turn the volume at 80-100% ;( maybe i should have bought Kawai Ca 59
I hear you. But unfortunately there is not really much you can do about the key noise. It is always an issue with digital pianos in my experience, even with very good quality ones. I am not sure if Kawai CA 59 would be less loud. There are all pretty much very similar. If you think CA 59 is less then go for it and exchange👍 would be nice to compare them next to each other, but it has been a while since I tried the Kawai model..
The keys on CA59 are very bouncy (oscillate when released)
Great info. Thank you!
Wonderful, I very glad you found it helpful! Thank you for your feedback!!
got the same piano CLP745 by the way you can change the touch of the key (more heavy) i personally use medium (in the menu system/keyboard/ touch) sloft 1 is default i think
I’m in the market for a new piano. I have Yamaha DGX-660. This is only an $800 instrument. Only has semi-weighted keys. It says weighted but they sure seem light. That’s my priority other than sound. The CLP-775 might be the answer for they next 5 years or more. 2 things…I didn’t realize the length of keys are NOT standard. And…..it’s hard to find places that actually have the keyboards to examine the touch.
Hi! Yes, I know the DGX, it's ok for beginners, but yes, not fully weighted. So in terms of the key length, to be clear, it makes no difference for the visible part tjat you play on, but, the part that is hidden inside can be shorter or longer. The longer the closer to the acoustic. So if you wanted to have a oser to acoustic touch you can go with a higher model like you said 775 or 785 even better. They also have individually graded keys, which is great! Or even a hybrid if you budget allows.
Also if you don't mind their sound you can try kawai CA series. I think they have a very good action too. You might be able to fins at least on in a store. Best of luck with your search! 👍🎹
@@Dariafortepiano …..Thank you, Thank you greatly…..for all that information!!!
Hi Daria. I love your wise advices. Please would you tell me if p515 is still a good option nowadays? I am concern because it is an old model. I don't know if it would be better other recent options....I am a begginer and so my daughter (it will be for both) Thanks in advance for your response.
The P515 launched with the same sampling as the Clavinova 645 and Key Action. I do not believe the 745 improved the sound that much over the sampling in the 645.
So, to answer your question (I’m not Daria, sorry)… In my personal opinion, the only other portable digital piano I would consider to be in the same class, would be the Roland FP-90X, but I prefer the build quality and key action of the Yamaha more. The FP-90X has a more complex sound as it is completely generated by sound processors, but you could add that with Pianoteq VST technology.
The P515 is a fantastic piano for sure, but you might want to look at the more budget friendly DGX-670, as that’s a fantastic Piano for beginners to start on for sure.
@@p3rrypmI disagree about FP-90X that I had for 10 months. The sounds are quite bad and PHA50 does not resemble any acoustic piano action, I played. The keys are not wooden (just wood covers) and there features that most do not need. I upgraded to P-515
**** THANK YOU SO MUCH DARIA !!!
The 775 blows away the 745 there is just no comparison its night and day
the 515 IMO has a better action than the 745 and is not a $2000 up grade from the 515
Daria is spot on with this review
I would like to hear a Kawai CA701 vs. CLP-775. Those are my two leading candidates to replace my old Technics, which I am giving to my grandson.
I can suggest you to go with Kawai. To me it has a much better action then this CLP model. I was disappointed in it, compared to my old p515. I am just trying the Kawai at the store, and it is nice! It has a nice touch screen display too! So definitely a better value, if you like the kawai sound
I bought the CLP 745 a while back and although the sound is OK through the headphones, I'm still looking for ways to improve the sound so I can practice without headphones. Would adding a studio or stage monitor make a big difference? The speakers built into the 745 seem pretty terrible. Thanks for any suggestions!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I honestly am not sure what can be done about the speakers, but hooking your CLP to an external set of speakers can definitely give you a better sound. I have not tired with this model, but I did it with my P515 piano, and it gave a much better sound. (Depending on the quality of the external speakers, of course).
Absolutely great review! You talk about issues that are important to me but that are often neglected by other reviewers. I have P-515 and am looking at CLP745, mostly for its slightly lighter keys. I like NWX though (I got it 10 months ago after playing some acoustic pianos and being dissatisfied with my Roland FP-90X (I prefer portable digital pianos and I have been even considering Nord Piano 5).
Thank you so much for your comment and feedback!🙏
Hi Daria, thank you for this helpful information. Just wondering if had the chance to try the flagship of the clp 785 ? I'm considering this model
What does a more *balanced* action mean? I wasn't sure how to understand it, I'm also "just" a hobby pianst. Thanks for your videos!
Balanced in the sense of the weight feeling of the key. It feels comfortable and doesn't seem to be too heavy or too light. I think it has to do with the weight distribution throughout the key. Some keyboards for example p515 is less balanced action , and many people complain about it feeling too heavy. I'm not sure how to better explain it. Sorry.
@@Dariafortepiano I see, that makes sense, thanks. And thank you for all the knowledge you are sharing here on the channel!
Great job!
Thank you!😊
I recently bought clp 735 yamaha and I think the keys are very good compared to the competitors. When the checked roland , clp 745 etc the perfect weight is in clp 735 . clp 745 keys are a bit light. Sound wise I use pianoteq which gives the top notch sound.
I agree with you about the keys! The clp 735 has the same ( i think) keybed as my old p515, which I really enjoyed. Weight was perfect for my taste. But many people said it was heavy. Alas, the 745 does feel lighter. Yes. Garritan or other external library is a good choice if you don't feel like using the sound banks they have. I personally love the CFX. :) cheers!
@@Dariafortepiano So the 735 has more of a real feel for the keys, then the 745?
But the clp 735 has the grandtouch-s same the 745, not the heavy gh3 !
@@canadianmistake2640 When measured it is between 20 and 30% heavier than most of Yamaha’s current Grand Piano offerings. I personally love the NWX action and I have had Roland’s best action in a piano before, I like the NWX action more.
So, no it probably isn’t more realistic, but it is certainly a winner in my opinion.
So you spent $3K on an Upright Digital Piano, so you could pipe it through you computer. Why didn’t you just buy the Arturia Key Lab II 88-Key with weighted keys and a nice pair of monitors with a sub woofer?
Compared to Kawai CA49, this key action does not have the bounciness which can be seen in Grand pianos... Does that make a difference?
I am not sure what you mean by " bounciness". If you are talking about double repetition ( double escapement) action, it is technically there. But perhaps because the keys aren't as heavy as most acoustics, it is more difficult to achieve. I describe it as " gravity" is not the same. Honestly, I can't remember how Kawai CA feels in that regard. The it's definitely not the same as acoustics mechanism, sadly.
@@Dariafortepiano by bounciness i mean the tiny bounce every key has when released, instead of just a jolting motion of Yamaha keys which is similar to that of an upright.... And yes it's not the same as acoustic but ig Kawai has the closest mechanism to that of a grand piano 👀 (I'm not an experienced player but these are just my personal observation) : )
This bounce of Kawai action is often a source of unpleasant (and for me unacceptable) noise that Kawai actions (especially the plastic ones) and known for. The action of CA49 is definitely very bouncy (oscillating when the key is released)
Daria, have you had a chance to play the Kawai es920? How does it compare? Touch? Sound? Vs. Yamaha 515?
Hey, sorry for the late reply. no, unfortunately have not had a chance to try that particular Kawai model. But some people prefer it over the p515, say its lighter touch, a little easier to play if you like that. but the Kawai sound is much mellower in general than Yamaha.
Wonderful!!
Thank you!!🙏🏻
i was thinking of buying this piano.So i looked up about the wooden keys claim,i found out that the white keys are not solid wood but just have wooden elements stuck on the sides of the key while the inside part is plastic.This is unlike KAWAI and Casio Hubrid who have real solid wooden keys.You can easily find a photo of the Yamaha keys in a post by stilwell pianos.
Hi James, I actually saw the keys myself inside, when the technician came. I wish I could show you the photos here. They are solid wood inside in the middle, but the top part is plastic, as normal. The white part. The part closer to the back of the key is also plastic. So I would say it's 75 %wooden parts , not just stuck on the sides. This is what I have seen myself. Bit touncan decide which information to trust, if you found something different on thw web:) Cheers!
@@Dariafortepiano Hello Daria.Thank you for your answer.Your input is very important to me.I don have any opinion myself since i have not seen the keys.I just found an article posted by STILWELL pianos a company that has a photo of the keys along with the title "Don't be Fooled by Yamaha's Expensive Clavinovas with "Wooden Keys""!!!!also the same non-wooden claim is said by a very well known British dealer thjat advertises heavily on you tube. He had a model of the KAWAI action and of the Casio action but he said couldnt find of the Yamaha.Actually im not sure i prefer the wood to the plastic personaly,i like the light action in contrast with your preference for heavy keys.I just like to know what im buying and not be told incorrect info.
@jamesa375 I totally understand. I would do the same thing. I will see if I can make a video maybe one what's inside that piano actually. If I can open it on my own and get inside. I'll try, but can't promise. Time is very limited for me at the moment. Anyways, best of luck with your piano choice.👍
@@Dariafortepiano ❤
Great Review! Have you a chance to compare 745 with Casio GP 310/510? from our local stores they are in same price league(except 510). There is a lot contraversial opinions about Casios DPs. Thanks
Hi Alexandr! Sorry of the belated reply. I have no experience with Casio pianos, sadly, I can't recommend anything regarding the comparison. sorry! Hope you can get an answer from someone else! Best of luck!
Daria
Casio sound cheap
P515 is the best
I agree!!👍
Hi Daria would you recommend to buy clp745 or 515 better? I have a budget for for one if them but not higher.
Hi Sasha, thank you for leaving a comment! It a difficult question to answer, without knowing what you are looking for in the instrument. I think at the end of the video in Part. 4 where I compare the two instruments, I mention the advantages and disadvantages of both, so everyone can decide for themselves based on their criteria of choice. In short I can say:
p515: compact, portable, cheaper (great value for the price!), heavier keys (which I prefer personally between the two) , older sound samples (not ideal Bosendorfer sample IMHO). Would be great as a second instrument if you own an acoustic or eventually going to get one. Or a great instrument for someone on a budget (like me, haha). Has all you need and nothing extra fancy.
clp 745: newer action, lighter and more balanced mechanism of keys (IMO), allows for more nuanced tone, great sound samples, updated Bosendorfer! and extra period instruments. Bigger and has a nice cabinet with a lid and 3 pedals. I would still recommend to get a different adjustable bench. The one they give is fixed height.
Much more expensive (unreasonably so, IMHO) for what is is worth, maybe better to save up a bit a go with an higher model, this one is just not cutting it for the price, honestly. But if it is the top of your budget (which was the case for me) then go for it. If you are not getting an acoustic anytime soon and what something rather piano looking than keyboard.
You decide what suits your needs better:)
Good luck,
Daria
I have discovered your channel recently I really like your knowledgeable and measured opinions. Thank you.
I have Roland FP-90X (I use it with external VSTs such as VSL Synchron Boesendorfer 280VC, Garritan Yamaha CFX and Pianoteq).
I tested P515 before I bought FP-90X and I did not like its action at all (too heavy for me 85g on middle C). I tested Yamaha CLP745 but I would only go for CLP775 because of its action
Ps. I now have P-515 that I have simply grew up to.
Dear Daria,
May I ask, which of the two actions (NWX or GrandTouch S) do you find it easier to perform rapid single repeated notes please???
Hi Sally, unfortunately it is hard to compare without having the two next to each other. I have not had the p515 for almost a year now:(. From what I remember I would say Grand Touch S is slightly easier, but not by much I would say. Hope it helps, sorry coudnt answer more definitively
How does the CA-49 compare against the CLP 745 (for a kid taking grade 1 exams)?
In my country, they both are available at almost the same price.
Please advise
Hello, I would go for clp 745 between those two, it is a much superior model , in my opinion. I have tried CA 59, it is also good, but 745 is better I think. Have not tried CA 49.
@@Dariafortepiano thank you for your quick response !
Thank you Daria. I have been also considering CA49 (for its GrandFeel Compact action. I tested it and I found the action to be too light for me (only 46g to move middle C which is less than any acoustic piano I tested) and in addition the keys were very bouncy (to not stop when released but oscillate for a while). I did not like the sound either.
how do you feel about Kawai CA49 and CA59? Would you consider CA79, CA99, or CLP-785 in the future?
I used to dream about CA 59 a few years back, I tried it. Really like their action and pedal mechanism. Not tried 79. But when I tried Yamaha I preffered their sound, for me it was more important. I would love to get CLP 785. But unfortunately don't have a budget for it. Not sure if I will get another digital in the future. Need to start saving up for a nice acoustic grand at some point😅
@@Dariafortepiano oh I see... yeah at a Kawai store they told me an acoustic can start at around $4000 so it isn't bad. Have you also tried the Roland FP-90X? It seemed many people have said that it is one of the best for the keyboard action, if not the best, among portable pianos.
@@Dariafortepiano in terms of the costs... it was funny... you know some time ago living in the San Francisco Bay Area, my one bedroom apartment was $735 per month. Now it is at least $2800. So it is $2000 more per month. I was joking to the Wisconsin guy at Kraft Music, that extra $2000 per month, that means I can buy a new CA59 every two months...
@@Dariafortepiano oh maybe you can talk about key action in a video... I thought my Yamaha P125 didn't have good key action, as Jeremy See on TH-cam always says it is a 20 year old technology... so I was looking for more of a "real wood weight" kind of touch. And then I found Roland FP-30X's PHA-4, and thought that is really close. Then one day I went into a Kawai retailer, and the salesperson told me the touch is supposed to be light, and that the touch at the edge of key should be similar to the touch near the felt (should not be too difficult or too different to press down near the felt)... he said at least the key stick pivot should have a 2 : 1 ratio. If 2.5 : 1 or 3 : 1, then better. I suppose it is like, when it is 3 : 1, then when we move to near the felt, we still have 2 : 1, so that's pretty good pivoting. Also I tried their SK-EX acoustic grand, Kawai grand (EX?), and some upright, CA59, they all felt light to press down... so I did some more research and found quite many people say Roland's FP-90X's PHA-50 is quite like acoustic pianos -- probably the best in portable pianos. The CA59, CA99 will beat it because they have the Grand Feel or Grand Feel III key actions.
@@winterheatPHA50 is far from any acoustic piano action I had FP-90X for almost 10 months and happily traded for P-515.
Your videos (these reviews along with your videos describing the differences to an acoustic piano) are extremely informative. Thank you for the attention to detail in discussing topics which are seldom covered elsewhere. I am torn between buying a salon size grand (Yamaha/Kawai price points) vs a Clavinova CVP-809GP. Do you have any insight into the CVP-809 model? Strictly recreational playing with many years background playing guitar and dabbling in piano (owned a Clavinova from about the 2005 timeframe) from time to time.
Hi Robert! Thank you for your feedback and question! I personally have no experience with the CVP model you mentioned, but one of my student's just purchased CVP 805 ( nor a GP) and they are extremely happy with it. They say the action I excellent, and very close to acoustic in feel. They sound samples are obviously top notch too, sinc ethey use the same CFX and Bösen I believe.
That said, if you can afford it space,/neighbor/price wise, I would go with a baby grand rather. Just my opinion. 🙂
Do you notice that when closer to the fall board the key is little heavier than when far out, just some difference , on the clp745?
I traded in my p515 for es920, and notice it’s little heavier closer to the fall board but not effecting my play , on my es920
Definitely heavier when deeper into the key closer to the fallboard, as it should be with the proper mechanism, its normal👍
Very nice.
Thank you!
I found the 775 touch to be too heavy and sluggish. Much preferred the 745. Not to light iether.
Excuse my spelling!
It seems on the Yamahas the actions with same name on different instruments can be quite different. Personally I like the CLP 725 action. Also GrandTouch-S, but pleasantly light.
So if you put hard 2 action is it not as heavy as nwx? And also why play on hard 1 if that is still lighter than nwx atleast that's what I got from your explanation of the actions.
Hard touch does something other than simply increase the heaviness of the keys. More than that, It makes the forte sound quite difficult to execute. So it is not that simple to find a good balance of the key touch😅
That setting doesn't change how the keys feel at all, only how they make sound.
did you try a 775 in a store?
Unfortunately not, didn't have any available near by.
I have heard the pedals are too close to the player.
I ordered a ROLAND FP90X months ago.
But the more I listen to yamaha pianos, they just sound better imo..
Is it just me?
I have not tried the FP90X model, but I have tried the FP90, and I found the sound to be particularly artificial, it is computer modeled, rather than sampled from a real piano. This may be what you are experiencing also? The Yamaha digitals sample excellent pianos, especially the CFX and Bösendorfer, so I agree about the superiority of the sound banks of Yamaha.
@@Dariafortepiano Update: I just got my FP90X and it's really disappointing. The sound really sounds artificial.. idk why so many people are speaking high of this piano.. Im thinking about bringing it back and buy a Yamaha..
idk if I should get the CLP 745, 775 or 785. The sound don't matter for me, but maybe the key action. What do you think?
@@RabbitConfirmed as it goes for sound... also take a look and ear at kawai....
If you turn off stretch tuning you will get a better sound out of the modeling. Also, Roland does have the samples Piano engines in there, you just have to select one of those and try that.
@@p3rrypm How can I turn the "stretch tuning" off on the FP90X?
Do you think the CLP-700 series' sustain pedal is still too shallow compared to an acoustic grand's?
Hi, thanks for the question. Yes, it definitely is much shallower. As far as I remember Kawai CA series ( i hve tried 600's ), has a better pedal mechanism than clp 745. But I have not tried the upper models like 775 or 785. Those might be better.
What does it mean for the pedal to be “too shallow”. Physically the pedal is too high off the floor?
@@ynotttt When you try to step the pedal all the way down, this pedal has a shallower bottom position than an acoustic grand’s pedal. Say a pedal’s original position is the Ground Level, then an acoustic grand’s lowest pedal level will be -5 Level, but CLP series’ lowest pedal level will only be a -3.
@@sx99cornell …. Thank you…that was very helpful. A Complete explanation.
Which one should I buy for a 7 year old? If budget is not a problem between 515 and 745
if there is no option for an acoustic, the 745 would be probably better that p515, even better I would think 775, if the budget allows. Cheers!
@@Dariafortepiano would an acoustic be your first suggestion for someone learning piano? I am older beginner, and like the smaller footprint of the digitals, and ability to turn down sound or wear headphones. But the few acoustics I've tried do feel and sound amazing! I am just not sure about buying used, since I know very little as to how to evaluate condition. Thanks.
@@debbiekimble1710 Im not Daria, but Id suggest getting an acoustic, if you can afford it. Headphones are nice but it depends where your priorities lie. If you have less space or can't tune the piano regularly, I'd suggest getting a digital piano. Plus, they can play a variety of sounds. Hope this helps
Great video. I noticed you don't have a ring on your finger. What are the odds you're wanting to change that? 😁
Shut up!
The white keys are not wooden. They are plastic with wood inlays. That's not "wooden keys".
Sure it is.
@@Sloimer no it isnt.
@@jamesa375 wrong
Wrong. Solid wood.
@@damienx0x Are you some kind of stupid? They are plastic with small pieces of wood in the white keys. The black keys are 100% plastic. That's not "wooden keys", you can cry around all you want, it's still not "wooden keys".