Is getting a clavinova or a real piano worth it?(+vids from me)

Naer

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I'm assuming the only benefit is hammer graded keys and slighty better sound. and as for acoustic one, the greatest benefit is it plays on zero electricity

The negative for a acoustic one for me is i would need to hire a professional tuner every year. Looks technical as crap so i don't think i can do it(maybe we'll see)

Is the weighted keys a big enough justification to replace my yamaha ydp-160 arius(current one

anyways, here are my latest piano vids

https://youtu.be/JiCeVhqIG-s


https://youtu.be/zp6vVAXz1wI

(heres a tongue drum vid)(different from my piano stuff)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neqVWW2lFJk
 
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BoomerD

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For someone with proper training and talent...not a waste. For you, however...save your money.
 
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ImpulsE69

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You can get keyboards with weighted keys and much cheaper. Unless you can find an old piano someone is giving away I would go that route.
 

SKORPI0

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Practice your playing technique first. Work with what you have. Buying another piano won't help. ;)
 

Naer

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The thought of a something producing sound without electricity...I dunno,. something classic and retro about it. Could it even be more sustainable? Since it doesn't require energy to work
 

Naer

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well, i will be relocating(moving) next year. So just entertaining these thoughts. I won't go through with anything until i reach my permanent place. Pianos are hard to move i heard. again might just get a digital with hammer grade action

Or stick with the one i have now

Is hammer grade action overrated?
 

Naer

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Practice your playing technique first. Work with what you have. Buying another piano won't help. ;)

Is hammer grade action all that? I played on a few pianos in my day but long time ago, i don't remember the feel
 

zinfamous

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Keyboards with weighted keys aren't all that expensive. Korg makes some nice value options
 

PianoMan

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Nothing beats a well tuned and maintained, quality grand piano.

That said, for creating electronic music, the hammer action keyboards get awful close to feel (and sometimes sound). U could hone your skill plenty with a good used instrument.

But the “worth it” question in ur OP is better geared towards ur budget, willingness to maintain, and the space u have available. Even console pianos take up a lot of real estate, and a pain in the arse to move.
 

lxskllr

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Pennywhistle. Doesn't use energy, and when you move, you can put it in your pocket. Then save up your money for a theremin. I think you're a theremin player.
 

ImpulsE69

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The thought of a something producing sound without electricity...I dunno,. something classic and retro about it. Could it even be more sustainable? Since it doesn't require energy to work

Get a gourd harp.
 

Darwin333

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I say you should get an oboe. If it doesn't work out for you it will have least help you develop skills to make quick cash in an emergency.
 
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Red Squirrel

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You should upgrade to a pipe organ, those are epic. They are pretty complicated to assemble though. Make sure you go with one that has a 128' stop, that really fills the room.
 

Naer

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Nothing beats a well tuned and maintained, quality grand piano.

That said, for creating electronic music, the hammer action keyboards get awful close to feel (and sometimes sound). U could hone your skill plenty with a good used instrument.

But the “worth it” question in ur OP is better geared towards ur budget, willingness to maintain, and the space u have available. Even console pianos take up a lot of real estate, and a pain in the arse to move.

Is graded hammer 3 that much better than graded hammer standard? (digital pianos)
 

PianoMan

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Go to a piano store, and play the same pieces on a Steinway (or other reputable brand). If u perceive a benefit/improvement, determine how far that is from ur current set up. Then u can see better how far up the chain u need to go on a digital, or if u should go acoustic.

Splitting hairs between grades of digital pianos before doing the above isn’t worth the effort.