Most of the kids get fascinated by the musical keyboard is because of their ability to create different sounds and the various built-in musical rhythms. Most of the parents identify these instruments by the name Casio. Though Casio is a manufacturer of electronic keyboards, they have a monopoly when it comes to keyboards with lesser number of keys and that explains why people refer to keyboards as Casio.
Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange
- 44 mini keys
- 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs provide variety
- LSI sound source and 8-note polyphony ensure good sound quality
- LC display helps with selecting different music options
- Includes a striking change-over switch making it easy to switch between piano and organ modes
Perfect for the beginner, the SA76 utilizes an easy-to-read LCD display that shows useful data including tone, rhythm, song number, metronome, tempo and the note being played. The intuitive design makes it easy to switch between Piano and Organ sounds with the press of a button. The 44 mini keys and 5 percussion pads allow younger hands to play comfortably while getting the most out of their introduction into keyboard playing. Casio SA76 Features 44 mini-sized keys and 5 percussion pads 100 sounds and 50 rhythm patterns Simple tone selection with PIANO, ORGAN tone button Easy-to-read LCD display Melody on/off...
But if you look at the keyboards in the higher price range, you will observe that not only does the quality of sound improve drastically, the number of sounds and built-in rhythms (also known as styles) also go up dramatically. You can easily find hundreds of sounds and rhythms, based on various musical styles.
And it is because of these musical styles, these keyboards are also known as Arranger keyboards. Because, you just have to select one of the musical styles and that is what you need to accompany the melody that you play. These musical styles are basically a combination of various tracks like drums, bass, guitar, strings, etc. which create a rich arrangement. And the best thing is that these arrangements change as per the chords that you play.
These arranger keyboards can be used to play live in front of an audience. If you can sing well, just pick up one of the high-end arranger keyboards and a good pair of speakers, that’s all you would need to play to the audience.
As you go in the higher price range, arranger keyboards also give you the features of a workstation. You can compose your original score right from scratch; you can edit your score, and you can even burn a CD out of it.
