Synth keys?

[lowski]

I have an old 76-key yamaha synth that I practice and play on. My question is would my playing be enhanced by playing a 88-key, hammer action, weighted keyboard? And if so how? I need to how important this is because I might just have to scrape up some change and upgrade.

[dfwkeys]

usually most of the 88 keys are weighted keys and it will help on strengthing the fingers and build up speed. what i did is i purchased a M-audio 88 pro sx, and i used a midi chord to connect to my 61 key roland xp-10, so when i play the 88 keyboard, it will gerenate the sounds from the roland. and it saved me tons of money, but the only thing it will enhance is strength and speed.

[76_keYz]

I use to ask this question too...   In my opinion, I feel as long as you have 76 keys, your good to go.  There are a few pianists out there who WON'T play on anything but 88 keys.  All I need is 76. 

On the other hand, since most 88-key boards are usually weighted, as my man said earlier,  it is real good to use.  A lot of musicians out there now are 'hurting' now b/c they've played so long on non-weighted keyboards.  They're starting to get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  So I'd say, if your 76-key synth is semi-weighted or weighted, ur good to go... if not, u might want to do some more saving and get that weighted action brah...

gea...

[lowski]

I really appreciate all the advice.

[Cm9_Ed]

I think it's better to go with a keyboard that best represents the instrument that you to play. If you play the piano at your church, weighted keys will help get your chops up. I have been on a 76 key Korg for the last 13 years and when I get on a real  piano, I get worn out real fast because I don't have strength or stamina to play a whole service. Seasoned pianists with those jazzy fast chops have callouses on thier fingers. You won't get those playing on flemsy plastic keys. I just upgraded to a MO 8 and I am now able to condition my fingers.