Hello music people. I'm a beginner and would like to know if I can use the piano ontop of a desk? Will that work or will the piano not stay stable?
1395552
yes you definitely can. I bought an "X" shaped stand and I notice a lot of rocking with those. im sure a sturdy table at the right height would be just fine.
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Theone: With so many variables involved, it's difficult to answer. If the desk is as long as, or nearly as long as the keyboard, then it probably will support it. However, I strongly recommend that you invest in a stable, double-x adjustable-height keyboard stand. The main problem with a desk is that its height is likely inappropriate for playing a keyboard, and you may develop serious hand and wrist problems. When you play, your elbows and wrists need to be at parallel heights, and your fingers should curve down to the keys. Yes, you could adjust the height of your chair, but this may make it uncomfortable to use your sustain (hold) pedal. You could try the Casio ARDX for under $30. I think it is probably very stable, although I've never used it. A better bet might be the Yamaha PKBZ1. This Casio keyboard is sometimes bundled with a stand and bench for a good price. Also, read my review comparing this keyboard to the Yamaha P-105.
1395554
Very stable. I put it on a stand but I think it will also work on a desk. You might need a high chair for a comfortable gesture.
1395555
The keyboard is a bit over four feet long, so as long as the desk is of a similar width and reasonably sturdy, it should be stable.
1395556
It's pretty long so I'm not sure about stability. It may be okay but it will be the wrong angle for your hands. You'll be fighting sore arms and wrists in no time. You can get a stand pretty reasonably and I would make the investment. You'll be able to play a lot longer. Hope this helped.
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It completely depends on what she wants to do with it. To me, there are not enough keys to make it any sort of adequate substitute for a full piano, using two hands. It's generally intended to be slung around the shoulder and played with the right hand only. It's not self amplified, so it needs to be connected to some sort of powered speaker, unless you use it exclusively with headphones. That being said, I think the sounds and the physical keyboard touch are nice. If it were me, I might look for something like a Yamaha YPG 235 instead. More keys, self amplified, meant to be played with two hands, many sounds, accompaniment features. My own opinion only!
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Perhaps, if you can lift the piano high enough to put the sliders underneath and can still move that kind of weight by yourself or with someone. Then yes you can use this product to move a piano.
795872
That's what I bought it for. So far have only used sheet music on it so can't answer how much weight it can handle. The depth depends on how your digital piano is sloped with the controls. I would buy it and just see how it fits.
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The keys action is very different to a "real" piano. It takes a while to master it for expression. Depending on your use it might work.I use it for practice only. If you need to practice and them play a "real" piano afterward I would not advise it. The sounds are great if you use headphones.
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We had the same problem - it doesn't work at all. Finally just used an old violin music stand behind the piano and adjusted it to hold the music at the piano players height. Not beautiful, but it works.
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this keyboard is a type that has no "on-board" sounds. That's why the price is so low. It is only a controller that must be connected to either a sound module (like from Roland company) or a computer that has software with sound samples. It also has a very light action, very much unlike that of an acoustic piano. Even with the proper added sound source, it is not a good keyboard to learn piano skills because of the light action.
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Well, I wouldn't try to move a piano with it. For something small & heavy, or medium sized/bulky (like a loom) and medium weight, or large and light (like a panel) it would work, but mix up those conditions and it's not suitable. Hope this helps.
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You can connect Xenyx to pc... Also, u can connect the piano to xenyx... My piano requires a stereo cable so I bought a y cable that connects to L and R. It is possible and its better if you have good monitors/speakers
711200
the px100 is great as far as keyboard touch goes, and if you are a beginner I'd say it's fine to learn on. I would prefer an upright with good touch, generally yamaha or steinway only, but if you are looking between this keyboard and a crummy upright, I'd go with the keyboard. 3.5mm regular headphone jack X2-13 years as a competitive pianist
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I don't think so. It's like a regular keyboard, not heavy like a piano. It's more like a child's toy. But great for beginners like me. I'm an adult.
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Not sure what to say. My initial reaction would be that's it's too high. I don't see it working with an upright. If you're talking about a keyboard or a grand then perhaps. Take into account the size of the base. I would think it would be too bright. It's an excellent light. I use them constantly. But I don't think I would buy it to use with a piano. Sorry I can't be more definite. Does Softech have a website that could offer more info?
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I find the entire desk to be very wobbly. You need to be extremely careful when moving the desk around. The keyboard tray is of no use to me as far as typing on my keyboard. I have to use the glass top as the keyboard tray does not stay open. I would not recommend this desk.
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Chris - I think my last response got lost or cut short(my mistake). I'll try again. The short answer to this is no. I ran through all the presets and even some tweaks I use and cannot find any standard piano sounds. There are a couple/few organ sounds you can work with. If you want standard piano sounds, you can buy a MUCH cheaper keyboard/MIDI controller for that purpose. All that being said, this is probably the best musical instrument purchase I've ever made. I'm not really a trained musician, but the sounds I can create with this micorKorg are amazing. I hope some of this helps. MK_from_PA
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Ours has been fine but hasn't been used too much. I'd call Yamaha and/or an instrument repair shop to see about fixing what likely is a minor internal electrical issue (loose wire, burnt chip, cheap stuff). It has the most genuine and beautiful piano action I, and my mom's best friend concert pianist of 50 years, ever have experienced on an electric. It's the action from a real acoustic Yamaha piano that uses electric amplification. About as pure as it gets. Take it in and fix it - cost depending of course - it's too fine an instrument to trash. Good luck, Steve
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Yes, it can. I have never done this but it is in the instructions. This is a great piano for a beginner or even someone that can't afford a real piano I am a Music Education Major and piano teacher. Now have I found some notes or things I do not like, yes, certainly it is not as good as three times as much money but neither is it so bad that I can' t use it for what I wish to do. What I do not like is that I am having some vision problems which will be corrected someday by operation not bad enough yet. And the stuff written above the keys are so faint to me and small I cannot fully see it so I have lite it well and marked it with masking tape the sections I use the most while playing no problem for anyone else. Any way for the portable mostly piano sound I want it is a wonderful price point. But if you are a pro and expecting more of it than what it is you will be unhappy. I am not. I use it with beginning students and they are happy and parents are too. I would prefer a grand piano but no room and certainly no money for such even a used one. It will do what you are seeking but I have never tried it. Have fun with it.
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Yes. The problem is, Jessica, that after you've unfolded the desk, it won't stay in place and support even a small book of sheet music unless the ledge is holding it in place. This also wouldn't be a problem, except that there's nothing to keep the ledge in place besides friction and gravity. You can't get the stand to hold the position you see in the picture. You have to put the ledge on the top, and rest the book on the bottom. Then it will only hold provided that you not touch it.