Keyboards

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Modelled after one of one of the most pivotal musical instruments across history- the piano, keyboards are both the backdrop and the centrepiece to many a band and soloist to this very day. Guaranteeing freedom of expression through its diverse range of musical tools and different sound options, the keyboard is the perfect instrument for bedroom players and international artists alike. What Are the Keyboard Types and Which One is Right for Me? Due to their fervent popularity, there are keyboard models available for pretty much every function, but which is the right one for you? At Fair Deal Music we have compiled some of the most popular keyboard types suitable for a range skill levels. Beginner Everyone has to start somewhere, and the beginner keyboard provides both the where and the how. Beginner keyboards tend to be considerably lighter and more affordable than their more advanced counterparts due to their more limiting features, this is the closest you’re going to get to playing a piano whilst still having the benefits of a keyboard. Unlike many more complex instruments that usually have around 7, the beginner keyboard is limited to 2 – 4 octaves and has a smaller pool of digitalised instrument sounds. While this may hinder more skilled players, it is the perfect starting point and very helpful in picking up the basics. Arranger Spontaneous composing is at the heart of the arranger keyboard , a technological marvel, the arranger provides access to a multitude of complex features that can help recreate the effect of a full band. It does so by providing access to a wide library of pre-recorded accompaniment tracks through a range of genres that can be mixed and matched to complement the keywork. Frequented by soloists, many arranger keyboards also offer voice back-up, chord recognition software, and even internal storage for recording tracks. Synthesizer For the creative and the creator, a synthesizer is the keyboard of choice. Distorting pre-existing samples and