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What is Weighted Hammer Action in Keyboards?

On keyboards, you often come across the term, “weighted hammer action.” This means that the keyboard feels just like a real piano. Actually, what you’re looking at is technically a digital piano, not just a keyboard. So, why is it called weighted hammer action? On a real piano, the keys are connected to a hammer [...]

The Difference Between a Piano and a Keyboard

Piano is a keyboard instrument, but not all keyboards are pianos. A keyboard: Has a soft touch keyboard. This means that the keys don’t require you to apply a lot of force. Are velocity sensitive. The faster your press the keys, the louder the sound. This is how you control dynamics. Has a lot of [...]