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This article started by mentioning the options up to around the late 1980s, which is when a new kid entered to block. Digital pianos have no strings or heavy bodywork to worry about, as they generate their tones electronically. However, many are designed with traditional aesthetics in mind, coming in upright and even grand versions.

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