If you want to buy a new acoustic piano, go to your local piano or music store, the people there will be glad to advice you in your choice. But keep in mind that an acoustic piano has to be tuned once or twice a year, which can be quite expensive too. If the money is the only issue, you could consider to buy a second hand piano. Nowadays, good digital pianos have piano sounds and a feeling that come very close to that of a real piano, which means that the choice for a digital piano instead of an acoustic piano is a legitimate one. it’s a hassle (and it’s expensive) of having to tune the piano twice a year.there is not enough place for an acoustic piano.you want to connect the piano to the computer (for example for composing songs on digital audio workstation (DAW) software).you want to play with headphones (or to be able to play at low and high volumes).other sounds are needed than only the piano sound.Why an acoustic piano? That’s because the feeling of the keys and the sound are that of a real piano.īut there are many reasons why you would prefer an electronic keyboard:

you don’t need any other sounds than only one piano sound.

it doesn’t disturb neighbors or others in your house.

you have enough place (especially for a grand piano).

you have the money to buy an acoustic piano.

But a short answer could be: go for an acoustic piano if: To be able to answer this question, you should take in consideration the advantages and disadvantages of both options. The first question is: do you need an acoustic piano or an electronic keyboard?

Piano keyboard connect to computer