88-key weighted keyboards give you the authentic ... Another solid affordable pick is the Yamaha P-45. Simplicity is the name of the game here, with an emphasis on ease of use, realistic feel ...

There are other, smaller keyboards or synthesizers that have fewer keys – most come in increments of 25, 32, 49, 61 or 72 keys. According to Yamaha, the reason for the 88 keys has to do with the ...