electronic pianos

[David Ilvedson]

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Why not buy the keyboards and use the electronics $ and have one in the=
 room with the piano?  

David I.
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On 2/22/01 at 8:50 AM Richard West wrote:
Mitch: 
We have been buying Disklaviers with technology money.  Otherwise you have=
 to ask how long a well-maintained accoustic piano will last compared to an=
 electronic keyboard.  Universities don't always think long term, but I=
 still think the accoustic option is preferable and will give longer=
 service.  But I'm prejudiced.  Does anyone know the life expectancy of a=
 decent electronic keyboard?  Are they like computers--every 5 years buy a=
 new one to get all the new upgrades and updated bells and whistles? 
Richard West 
University of Nebraska 
Mitch Staples wrote: 
This afternoon I was asked by the director of the school of music what I=
 thought of the idea of havingelectronic pianos in the classrooms rather=
 than acoustic.  They figure that this way they could usesome of the mounds=
 of money slated for technology i. e. computers to buy pianos.  My reply=
 was quitepredictably that I thought it was a bad idea. I would like some=
 input: 1.  Does anyone have experience with electronic pianos in=
 classrooms?  Are they working out? 2.  I would like to hear some opinions.=
 What do you see as the pros and cons?  Thanks, Mitch StaplesOhio State=
 University


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