full sized<\/a> piano is not available, but some models are better than others are.<\/p>\nThose who want to experience the most authentic feel while playing opt for one with weighted keys, which simply put, makes you feel like you\u2019re playing an actual acoustic piano. Not all weighted keyboards are alike, so refer to our guide to see which brands make the best weighted keyboard models and find out what you should pay attention to when shopping for one.<\/p>\n
What You Need to Know About Weighted Keyboards<\/h2>\n
Anyone who has ever played on an acoustic piano knows that the quality of sound is what really sets these instruments apart from their digital keyboard cousins. Here\u2019s how the acoustic piano works:<\/p>\n
\n- Hammer Action.\u00a0<\/strong>Pressing of any key raises a felt-tipped hammer behind the heavier back end of that key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Sound.\u00a0<\/strong>The hammer strikes a string and produces sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Effect.\u00a0<\/strong>The harder you press, the louder the sound.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The in-built resistance also helps to develop finger strength and control. These are very useful factors, especially for students.<\/p>\n
Through the use of technology, digital keyboards have found a way to make up for that \u2013 it is called weighting of the keys. Keyboards with weighted keys come in two types.<\/p>\n
\n- Fully-Weighted Keyboards.\u00a0<\/strong>The resistance varies across the keys, mimicking hammer-action behind the keys of an acoustic piano.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Semi-Weighted Keyboards.\u00a0<\/strong>These, on the other hand, offer the same amount of resistance across all the keys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Top 10 Weighted Keyboards Comparison Chart<\/h2>\n