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One of our regular piano tuners is often asked about the advantages and disadvantages of a 'real' (acoustic) traditional piano against a digital piano. You'd expect the tuner to come down firmly on the side of the acoustic piano of course, but the tuner in question also repairs electric and electronic pianos, so he can in fact offer a balanced view!

Digital pianos can have a few immediately obvious advantages: They don't require tuning or regular maintenance; they appear to take up less physical space; they are often cheaper than an acoustic piano. Examining these points first, the lack of need of tuning is the obvious advantage, but don't assume that they are maintenance-free. The electronics are often very reliable, but the keyboards are physical moving parts, and they can fail after a few years use.

The space they occupy is also a moot point. Digital pianos are invariably 88-keys, that's the same length as a full-size piano, so the actual footprint is often very similar. If you can fit a digital piano into your room, you can almost certainly accommodate a real one!

So price then. Yes, a good digital piano is often cheaper to buy than a real piano, but you need to weigh that up against the depreciation. A real piano will retain more of its value over a longer time period. It will also last far longer than its digital counterpart - a digital piano's lifespan is typically 10 years or so, whereas a good acoustic piano will last a lifetime. Also, the playing experience of a well- tuned and regulated 'real' piano will be much more rewarding, so if your reasons for choosing a digital are those already discussed, you really should try an acoustic piano!

So on to the indisputable advantages. They are lighter in weight so can be transported or easily used in upstairs rooms; they can be used with headphones for silent practice and they can often interface with computers for recording and composition via MIDI or USB. If these attributes are of paramount importance to you, then it's certainly worth trying a digital piano. At The Piano Gallery we have an extensive selection of new and used pianos and a full range of Yamaha digital pianos, so you can compare for yourself.

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