Thanks alot Rain 7.

www.musictheory.net site is just SO very helpful!

The visual approach to teaching really helps me understand the concepts much easier. I think that site, the tutorials here, and buying "The Complete's Idiot's Guide to Music Theory" will keep me settled until I can buy a keyboard next month.

As for the desicion between the Yamaha Motif, Korg Triton, and Roland Fantom...

So far i'm leaning towards the Yahama Motif. From all the info, and reviews I have read it seems to have the highest sound quality, best key design, and the most features... though it also has the steepest learning curve. I do not mind though, if I am going to invest that much money into a keyboard, I will make sure I master it!

I do realize starting with one of the most professional keyboards on the market may not be the easiest way of going at this, but I am determined to learn what I need to.

One more question, as you can see here-

http://www.music123.com/Pro-Keyboards-d145.music

The difference in price between a 61 keyed, 76 keyed, and 88 keyed Yamaha Motif, is about a $500...

Do you think I should go for the one with the most keys? Or should I save my money, and choose a lower amount of keys?

Thanks again.

^_^

Unless you're a classical pianist that absolutely needs 88 keys, save yourself a lot of cash and go with the 61 key version.

I'd personally go with the Motif too, due to the sounds, but that's just my opinion.

Ok, that's what I was thinking, though...

Will a lower number of keys limit me from creating certain sounds, or playing sheetmusic?

It's highly unlikely that most sheet music will have notes that fall outside the 61-key range. As for creating sounds, well, with a sequencer you can program any note you want, ones even well outside the 88-key range.

Unless you're absolutely positive that you need really high or really low notes, or need a weighted keyboard, don't bother with the 88-key models.

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Ok, that's what I was thinking, though...

Will a lower number of keys limit me from creating certain sounds, or playing sheetmusic?

Not for most pieces. I've got a 76-keyed keyboard, and I think I've only really needed the extra octave when playing Moonlight Sonata (admittedly I've only been playing for this year, though). Although having the extra length on the keyboard does tend to make it look a bit more impressive[smile].

Ok then, it is settled.

I will be buying the Yamaha Motif ES 7!

A few more keys just in case I need them, and a more aesthetically pleasing design.

Thanks for all the help guys, I really appreciate everything.

Christ, I seriously envy you if you can speak flippantly about throwing down close to 2 grand. :O :D

That said, I seriously hope you don't regret your purchase.

You seem to be a newb to music creation... you can't be certain that you'll maintain your interest in composition.

I'm not trying to dissuade you, I'm just saying, 2 grand is a tough pill to swallow if it turns out music ain't your thing.

I see what you mean...

I really do think I will seriously get into creating music.

I figure, if just listening to music can bring about so much emotion and satisfaction within me, then surely creating the music myself will bring out an even more powerful feeling of happiness, and accomplishment. I'm one who loves a good challenge, i'm also an extremely passionate person, so I think making this choice now will greatly benefit me in the future.

Just take into account, I wrote this while listening to a sample of music made using this keyboard.

http://www.yamahasynth.com/demos/motifes/folkthem.mp3

So was feeling quite inspired, but that is what I am talking about. I really do think my passion will push me forward.

Arglebargle might have a point. Two grand is an awful lot of money; is that keyboard worth it?

I mean, the keyboard I've got now (Casio WK-3000) is pretty good (in my beginner's opinion), and costs a lot less than that (a few hundred bucks these days, I think).