Originally Posted By rikkisbears

I was thinking of getting one with 88 keys, but is it necessary? 73 keys would be easier to ship, if I decided it wasn’t for me.

I did mainly play arpeggio type songs, so hence my question, would 73 be enough. I know the 61 notes on my keyboard aren’t, and I’m no good at octave swapping to try and make 61 notes work, plus I want weighted keys.
Rikki


Rikki,
The P121 has an octave shift feature that most 88s don't have. (so, you actually get MORE than 88 notes available) I like having mine shifted down an octave, so I can remain seated in the center, but play the lower tones that compliment my vocal range better. If you take it out of the house - the 121 fits width-wise in the back seat of a mid sized car (Ford Fusion, for me). SO much easier to transport this way, and a better fit on stage in almost all setups I encounter.
The 121 has weighted. graded action, but it's ;lighter than some of the big boys. I think it's just about perfect for most players. There are so few times I would ever play the extreme notes on an 88 keybed. I never miss them.
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