However, some keyboards have less than 88 keys. The standard piano has 88 keys, as do many electric keyboards. This slight change in width won’t take too much getting used to if you’re going to switch back and forth from one size of keys to another. Pianos all use the same width keys, and many keyboard keys are identical or slightly narrower in width.
The arrangement of the keys on a keyboard is identical to the arrangement of the keys on a piano, and your hand and finger movements will be identical from one instrument to the other. A keyboard with weighted keys is a good option for students who want a similar feel to the piano. As an acoustic instrument, pianos tend to have more action, and have a weighted feel when playing. The “action” of a keyboard or piano describes how well the keys respond when pushed down. However, there are subtle differences between the two instruments that are worth noting. Since the two instruments share many similarities, the concepts you learn and practice on a piano will transfer directly to playing on a keyboard, and vice versa. DECIDING BETWEEN A PIANO VERSUS A KEYBOARD
