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3 pedal connector and Piano education


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We would like to choose either PX-5S or PX-350 for my 9 yrs old son who is ABRSM: Grade 1 piano player in UK. I understand that PX-350 has a 3 pedal unit connector at the bottom whereas PX-5S does not. If we choose to buy PX-5S, can somebody please elaborate on how not having a 3 pedal connector will impact his piano education(if at all)? Thanks in anticipation.

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Can the two pedal connectors available with PX-5S perform the function of the outer two pedals of a real piano? His teacher revealed today that they would rarely use the middle pedal in the real piano neither during the lessons nor during the exams, so theoretically PX-5S configurable two pedal connectors should suffice. But not sure as I have just read the PX-5S manual and do know the functions the outer two pedals of a real piano perform. 

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I'm not sure what your goals are, but if your son is learning to be a classical piano player, it may be best to have a piano that resembles or performs similarly to an actual piano.  The PX-5s is designed to be portable, and it has a fairly deep synthesizer.  If you don't need that type of functionality, you may be better off getting something from the CELVIANO series - which resembles a real piano a little more closely - complete with 3 pedals and speakers. 

 

The px-5s pedals can be configured to mimic most of the functionality of the outer pedals.  The sustain pedal is "all or nothing" - there's no half pedaling.  The "soft" pedal can be set to a specific volume and also the change in volume can be graduated at a certain speed. 

 

Also the px-5s does not have a built in speaker.  You would need separate amplification or headphones to hear the sound.

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I love the PX-5S - it is my favorite keyboard of all time - but I think you really want a PX-350 for your needs.
 
The PX-350 is an excellent digital piano.. same action and overall piano samples as the PX-5S.   The PX-350 also has built in drum beats which will make playing fun as he advances.  Much more appropriate for this application. 

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