![]() But you are not going to fail at piano just because you have fewer keys. Obviously, in many cases it would be ideal to have a full 88-key keyboard. Because your instrument is really made up of repeating sets of 12 notes, as long as you have a few sets you will be fine. That’s right: 49 keys are enough to get started. It’s okay to start small and upgrade later.88 keys are nice, but it’s no big deal if you don’t have that option right now.You only really need 49 keys to get started.Here’s what I tell people when they ask me, “Jacques, do I need 88 keys to learn piano? What if my keyboard only has 32/49/61 keys? Do I have to buy a new one?” ![]() I’m here to help you figure out what you need. Or maybe you’re looking at the one you already have, and worrying that it isn’t good enough. Maybe you’re shopping for a digital piano or keyboard. Let’s take a closer look at that question. And that’s what people are asking me about when they ask me a million variations of: “Do I need 88 keys to learn piano?” What’s the alternative? Keyboards and digital pianos. They sound great, but obviously they’re not for everyone. And you can’t exactly lug one to your local open mic night, either. They require manual tuning by a professional tuner, there’s no volume control. ![]() That’s because besides those 88 keys there are a whole lot of internal components and outer housing. There’s nothing inherently wrong with acoustic pianos, but not everyone has one. There are eighty-eight keys on a piano and within that, an entire universe. If you have an acoustic piano, you are guaranteed to have 88 keys. ![]()
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