How do ‘short’ musical keyboards with less than 88 keys work with the reduced range?

Question

A friend of mine has a keyboard with less than the full 88 keys found on a standard piano. How does this limit the instrument in terms of what music can be played?

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Answer 1

I just wanted to thank all of the people who took the time to respond to my question. I’m sure you are all talented musicians and musical theorists!