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CASIO SA-46 32-KEY PORTABLE MINI MUSICAL KEYBOARD
CASIO SA-78 44-KEY PORTABLE MUSICAL MINI KEYBOARD
Casio CT-S100 Casiotone Portable Keyboard
Casio CT-S200 Casiotone Portable Keyboard
Casio CT-S300 Casiotone Touch Responsive Portable Keyboard
Musical Keyboard
A musical keyboard is a versatile interface consisting of a series of adjacent keys arranged in a specific pattern, most commonly the familiar pattern of white natural keys and raised black accidental keys spanning multiple octaves. Found across a vast spectrum of instruments – from grand acoustic pianos and pipe organs to modern digital keyboards, synthesizers, and MIDI controllers – the keyboard serves as the primary means of tactile input for the musician. Pressing a key typically triggers a sound; however, the mechanism varies dramatically: acoustic pianos use hammers striking strings, pipe organs admit air into pipes, while electronic keyboards generate sound digitally through samples, synthesis, or modeling. Keyboards offer immense expressive potential, allowing control over dynamics (loudness via key pressure), articulation (like staccato or legato), and often additional parameters like pitch bend, modulation, or timbre shaping through aftertouch or control wheels. Modern electronic keyboards often incorporate built-in speakers, hundreds of instrument sounds (voices), rhythm accompaniments, recording capabilities, educational features, and connectivity options like USB or MIDI, making them powerful all-in-one music production and performance tools suitable for beginners to professionals across countless genres. Their standardized layout provides an intuitive gateway to understanding music theory and playing melodies, harmonies, and chords.