r/DigitalPiano

Hi everyone.

My 8 y.o. son is interested in learning playing piano for the first time.

We don't have much extra space at home, so naturally I am thinking of a compact synth keyboard. Also it should have okay connectivity and tablet apps for learning - my kid's very much into it. Also cheap since I am not sure it will really stick with him.

After a bit of googling and gemini-ing around I have set an eye on these two models:

- Yamaha PSR-e383

- Casio CT-S300

What do you think?

Comments and suggestions are welcome, thanks.

I'm taking care of a cat this week and need to move away some furniture to make space for him (live in a small apartment). Is it ok to keep my keyboard at 90 degrees (on one side) for a few weeks?

Hi, I've been playing the piano for two years but I don't see any improvements, if there are it's just remembering chords, or getting used to the layout of the piano, I haven't finished learning a full song on the piano yet, because I get really bored even if its one of my favourite songs. Any idea or tips to help me get out of this situation?

Hey you guys just wondering what piano/keyboard is good for a beginner. I have some music knowledge but nothing crazy. I know the ideal number of keys is 88 (i think). But, I was just wondering. Probably gonna use it to write some tunes, and I guess also no crazy price too. Lmk :)

Hi Everyone - I was bribed into piano lessons as a child with ice cream and am just now in my early 30s returning to the craft as a returning beginner. My main goals right now are just to practice with headphones and learn to read music, not producing or using studio equipment or anything. I luckily have a great piano store nearby and was able to try out a couple of models. I initially went in looking for the Casio PX7000 (the yellow is so cool!) but ended up liking the experience of the Casio PX870 better. I also like Kawai in general because of aesthetics and also because they are only focused on pianos as a company (I tested the CX102 and liked it, but the model I actually want is more than twice the price of the Casio). This store has a trade-up program, so I could theoretically get the Casio to get comfortable again and then exchange it for the Kawai later on once I’m ready for an upgrade. I have two main questions:

1. Since the Casio costs less and I enjoy playing it, should I get that first and then upgrade to the Kawai later? Or should I just bite the bullet and get the piano I really want later in the year?

2. If you play mostly with headphones, what kinds do you like?

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Today I visited Rimmer's Music in Edinburgh and loved the feel of the following:

Roland LX5 - £1895 in black

Yamaha CLP845 - £1948

Roland HP702 (tiny mark on it) - £1341

Kawaii CA501 - £1948

All felt good to play, just looking for the best sound system overall and something that will last me through my beginner stages (upgrading from a cheap 200 Glarry).

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I bought a used Roland FP-30 today and noticed the right built-in speaker doesn’t seem to work.

Here’s what I’ve noticed :
Headphones sound perfectly balanced.

The left built-in speaker works normally.

The right speaker produces little to no sound, even with the built-in metronome.

High notes, low notes, and the metronome all come almost entirely from the left speaker.

The left speaker has a very faint hiss when you put your ear right next to it, but the right speaker is completely silent.

The seller suggested it might just be a loose internal cable from transport, but I haven’t opened the piano.

Does this sound more like a loose speaker connector, a blown speaker, or an amplifier issue?
Has anyone had this happen on an FP-30? Any advice before I take it to be diagnosed?

Bonjour à toute la communauté.

Voilà, tout est dit dans le titre. j'ai eu 2 claviers Yamaha. un psr e373 que j'ai dû garder au moins 1 an puis mon actuel p 35, dont j'aime le toucher

je suis prêt à aller jusque 1300 euros pour un kawai es920 ou casio px 6000 mais à mon avis je n'aurai pas l'utilité de toutes les fonctions, mais je laisse la porte ouverte, au moins mon clavier pourra être évolutif selon ce que j'aimerai faire plus tard.

Je ne suis encore qu'un débutant en phase d'apprentissage.

donc mes choix se portent plus sur :

-yamaha p 225

-roland fp 30x ou fpe50

-kawai es 520

-casio px s 5000

un piano obligatoirement portable

La direction dans laquelle je vais:

-continuer de travailler la technique, octave, progression accord, etc, etc

-jouer mon répertoire de chanson quand l'occasion se présente (plein de chose différentes sauf le classique que je déteste)

-jouer et m'amuser avec des sons un peu différents (pas beaucoup, juste quelques uns) et avec des accompagnements rythmiques

-garder un toucher à peu près de même sensibilité que celui du y p 35. C'est une action GHS je pense. Je peux changer d'action bien sûr, mais s'en trop m'éloigner car je me suis habitué.

Merci

I've been using my Yamaha ypg-635 for around 10 years and fee like it's time for an upgrade. The keys, especially in the middle registers, are starting to rattle a bit and I can hear them through my headphones. There's a ton that I like about it.. but I haven't used most of the features tbh.

Would like to have:
- Good sounding piano voice. Multiple piano voices would be awesome.
- Excellent key action
- Easily configurable metronome
- Stereo output would be nice

Don't need:
- Tons of voices.. I just use the piano
- Arranging, layering, accompaniment features

Nice to have:
- Built in legs for stability.

Budget: up to $1.5k

Any suggestions?

I'm in doubt, the GEWA PP-3 has better configurations, such as 20W and 20W of audio against 7W and 7W of the Yamaha p225. The keys look better for those who put their finger in the middle, because it is longer and has not shortened the pivot. But the gewa plastic is said to be of lower quality and less firm, which can make the sound inside it vibrate. I'm not a professional but I don't want crap, and unfortunately the best digital pianos are almost always built into furniture and I need a mobile to take my classes. I researched up to 500 euros as the maximum value (of course if it goes beyond that, there would be no problem, but the options of 600, 700 euros did not convince me and I still think Yamaha P225 and GEWA PP3 are the best options, but I am open and I kindly ask someone who understands to help me buy). I want to keep the piano for at least 5 years, so I don't want to buy a bad model. I'm looking for an intermediary. I really liked the sound of the Steinway D274 and the 1GB promise not to compress the sound, not leaving the sound plastic and that looks like a ringtone like the cheaper Yamaha ones like the p225 has. But I fear for the quality of the plastic and the cheapest and weakest power supply of GEWA PP3, they recommended a source - Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, which has 48 ohms - better. But the carcass has no way to change, that's my concern. Anyway, I need your help.

Estou na duvida, o GEWA PP-3 tem configurações melhores, como 20W e 20W de audio contra 7W e 7W da Yamaha p225. As teclas parecem melhores para quem coloca o dedo no meio, por ser mais comprido e nao ter encurtado o pivô. Mas o plastico da gewa dizem que é de qualidade inferior e menos firme, o que pode fazer o som de dentro dele vibrar. Eu nao sou profissional mas nao quero porcaria, e infelizmente os piano digitais melhores quase sempre estao embutidos em moveis e eu preciso de um móvel para fazer minhas aulas. Eu pesquisei ate 500 euros como valor maximo (claro que se passar disso, nao teria problema, porem as opções de 600, 700 euros nao me convenceram e ainda acho Yamaha P225 e GEWA PP3 as melhores opções, porem estou aberto e peço por gentileza para alguem que entenda me ajudar a comprar). Quero ficar com o piano por no minimo uns 5 anos, entao nao quero comprar um modelo ruim. Procuro um intermediario. Eu gostei muito do som do Steinway D274  e os 1GB prometem nao comprimir o som, nao deixando o som plastico e que parece ringtone como os da Yamaha mais baratos como o p225 tem. Porem temo pela qualidade do plastico e a fonte de alimentação mais barata e fraca do GEWA PP3, me indicaram uma fonte - Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X, que tem 48 ohms - melhor. Mas o carcaça nao tem como mudar, essa é minha preocupacao. Enfim, eu preciso da ajuda de voces.

I'm finally about to purchase a Roland FP-30X after doing a lot of research, and before I pull the trigger I wanted to ask the community if there's anything I should know.

1. What should I inspect before leaving the store to make sure the unit isn't faulty? Besides playing all 88 keys, are there any known issues or tests I should perform (key action, speakers, Bluetooth, pedals, dead keys, uneven velocity, rattling, etc.)?

2. I'm torn between the Black and White versions. For those who've owned one for a while, which color has aged better? Does one show dust, fingerprints, or scratches more than the other? Any regrets with your choice?

3. Also, are there any accessories you'd consider essential from day one? I'm already getting a double-X stand and plan to upgrade the sustain pedal later if needed.

4. Finally, if you own an FP-30X, is there anything you wish you had known before buying it?

Thanks in advance!

My 5 year old started piano lessons and I’m on the search for a keyboard. Her teacher says weighted keys are important but not necessarily the 88 keys. It could be 61.

I’m stuck because I don’t even know if she’ll like this but if she does, I would prefer she has something decent for a while. I know nothing about pianos to know what I’m getting! I’ve looked a little online. On FB marketplace the best options seem to get me stuck between getting a $175 Casio Privia PX-100 or a Yamaha P-45 digital piano. Thoughts on these options?

Hello, I'm looking for an affordable stand that can hold my Nord stage three without rocking and wiggling. Just such a stand exist?

I’m researching my first digital piano and trying not to focus only on price or specs.
For people who already bought one, what do you wish you had paid more attention to?
Key feel? Speakers? Headphones? Weight? Return policy? Space?

1. Roland digital piano ( hp101e-RW ) - $200

Also bare in mind I may be able to negotiate some of these prices down.

https://preview.redd.it/hfzo7k0pxoah1.png?width=1347&format=png&auto=webp&s=8602b7b495ffb11adef6cf543428a260b4ab38a3

2. Yamaha P-45 - $200

https://preview.redd.it/nph627z20pah1.png?width=2053&format=png&auto=webp&s=e172e212ec5818c7c76c02132845674374c435cd

3. Casio Privia PX575-R $400

https://preview.redd.it/ggmuzn8wxoah1.png?width=2142&format=png&auto=webp&s=ab05641fb16614b139bda0430ac97a16ea404531

4. Roland FP-30 ($450)

https://preview.redd.it/h96am1iszoah1.png?width=2404&format=png&auto=webp&s=8cc592febe0b9a6e159cd08410e749b0c4e43a91

Hi!
I’m looking to buy a higher end digital piano (am considering up to $4K).

I looked at the Guitar Store today but they only had lower end models. I tried the few Roland’s they had and found the keys too heavy. I have extremely small hands (think 12 year old girl) and played my entire life on an acoustic with light keys. I took a break for a decade and am now getting back into it. Also planning to teach the kids.

Of the ones they had in the store I liked the Yamaha CP88 the most in terms of feel. But I’m looking more for a piece of furniture than a stage piano. Don’t need many bells and whistles.

I was thinking of trying a Clavinova but I can’t find one in stores and people complain about some of them being heavy.

Can anybody recommend one that’s similar to the CP88 but is not portable? Or any other DP that has light action?

And where do I find these to try?

Hello everyone.

I always wanted to learn a musical instrument and after a long research I ended up picking the digital piano. I found the following pianos to suit my budget. Which one would you recommend buying and why? It could also be a different model at a similar price range. The store I am looking at is thomann.

Thank you in advance.

• Roland FP-10
• Yamaha P-145 B BT
• Kawai ES-60
• Casio CDP-S110 BK