hey everyone! i'm excited i found this place. i owned an upright acoustic for years and played on some really nice grands as well. i went off to college and wasn't able to play as much. now, i'd like to get back into it as i really miss it. i am looking to purchase an 88-key board (home use only) for christmas but am kinda lost. i went into a couple of stores and played around on some keyboards but it was really difficult to notice too much of a difference at such a cursory glance. the most important thing to me, is the feel and the grand piano sound. i wouldnt mind having other sound effects, but for now, since 98% of the time i play classical, the replication of the grand sound is most important. i'm on about a $700 budget.
a couple of questions: can someone explain the differences in pedals? sustain, etc? how much does 32-note polyphony effect the music one plays? is it pretty common for classical music to push the boundaries of polyphony? what kind of pieces will cause trouble for a piano with 32-note polyphony? also, what are some good places to purchase keyboards (or the keyboards you recommend)?
i appreciate all and any comments. thanks!
a couple of questions: can someone explain the differences in pedals? sustain, etc? how much does 32-note polyphony effect the music one plays? is it pretty common for classical music to push the boundaries of polyphony? what kind of pieces will cause trouble for a piano with 32-note polyphony? also, what are some good places to purchase keyboards (or the keyboards you recommend)?
i appreciate all and any comments. thanks!