Wanna get a keyboard

[Red-nekrocker]

Hey guys, my main instrument is guitar (go figure) but I'd like to get a keyboard, just to learn a little bit about it, and increase my skill in reading standard notation (besides, piano is just plain cool), I don't want anything really awesome, just something that works, preferably under $100. I've been saving some pocket change to get one of these and currently have $40 (I'm saving my left over one dollar bills). I'm keeping my eyes out on craigslist, as I'm thinking I'll get something used.

Any advice for someone getting into this field of music?

Thanks!

[kylito11]

great that you wanna move into the keys!

Unforetunately, I don't really think you are going to get anything other than total crap for less than 100, even if its used. There are a few cheap Yamaha's and Casio's you could look up, but I'd recommend saving some more money if you want to get something half decent

[shredd]

Originally Posted by kylito11

great that you wanna move into the keys!

Unforetunately, I don't really think you are going to get anything other than total crap for less than 100, even if its used. There are a few cheap Yamaha's and Casio's you could look up, but I'd recommend saving some more money if you want to get something half decent

+1 on all counts. At the very least, save up maybe 2-300 scoots and get a used synth. I don't think anything of decent quality in a piano is going to be available in that range, and you'll end up wishing you hadn't wasted the bux.
and don't forget that if you DO go the synth route, many many synths do piano very badly. test it out first. Some synths do a nice Rhodes sound, or organ, but few do a really nice natural sounding piano.
I have a Roland Juno-D that, among a zillion sounds, does KILLER pianos, but it retails about 6 bills. By now you could probably get a used one in good, non-spanked-out condition for $350-400?

[Red-nekrocker]

Allright. I'm up to $50 in ones. I get like $10 a week that I am saving for it, very consistently so far. I'm also saving for a car and college, so I can't just go and buy one, but I'll just be patient and keep saving then.

When I get to about $250ish I'll post again.

Thanks guys!!

[Red-nekrocker]

I finally just said forget it, because I'm not gonna be able to spend that much cash on a keyboard until I get outta' college So I bought a Casio LK-35 for $50 off Craigslist with a stand, power adaptor, and headphones. I just want to learn how to play.

So my question is, how should I start, are there some good online lessons I can look up?

Thanks!

[coolguitar]

If you can get hold of, "John Thompson" begginer piano, they are great for starting out.

Even betterm, as you are a guitar player, try working out some chords on the keyboard and play some songs, this is a good way of finding your way around the keys and becoming more confident with the instrument.