What say you about Electonic Pianos.?

[vivandorron]

I am not a pianist but enjoy playing-around with an Electronic Multi-voiced Keyboard

However my Sister-in Law is a musician and has a very old upright piano which, even her piano tuner has indicated, is virtually passed its time. Consequently I have suggested that she should consider replacing it with an Electronic item.

I hold the view that an Electronic Piano would meet her requirements as it would never need constant re-tuning, and ,as she lives in a semi detached house, it would be possible to play such an instrument at ' full volume' to oneself, using earphones; even after midnight.

Nevertheless, as my SIL is adamant that an electronic piano will not produce a truly natural sound, I am seeking the views of ABers on this matter and have in mind that perhaps some recording artists such as Richard Clayderman did in fact use such an instrument.

Ron

[MarkRae]

As a classically trained Grade 8 pianist, I sympathise with your sister-in-law - no electric piano is ever going to compare to a Steinway or Bechstein.

However, I can thoroughly recommend the Yamaha Clavinova series. 88 weighted touch-sensitive keys, several different piano sounds as well as half a dozen or so others (harpsichord, organ, Rhodes etc) which sound great.

And it will have a headphone socket, so full volume after midnight is entirely possible.

[AlBags]

Kurzweil are the best "feel" weighted keyboards I ever used.
http://www.kurzweilmusicsystems.com/
Many bands have loved them for years.

If you want all round flexibility and value for money, it has to be a Yamaha. As a musician, get her to look at Tyros. Might be too advanced tho.
http://music-tyros.com/tyros2/demo/index.html

[AlBags]

Check out the Orchestral sounds ...

http://music-tyros.com/tyros2/demo/index.html

[vivandorron]

Thanks Chaps for your comments which have assisted my convincing s-i-l that electronic pianos are real instruments and are capable of producing near to perfect sounds.

Consequently, she has now shown an interest in Clavinovas and Viv and I will be taking her to see and 'test drive' them.

Thanks again......Ron.