And if you’re a beginner it can be hard to know what is worth the money, and what’s just a waste of money.
So I’ve recruited Kaitlyn to test 6 different digital pianos and rate them out of 5 on how expensive she thinks they are! She has no idea which ones are the cheaper ones and which ones cost more than a used car.
The goal is to determine whether the price matters! Especially for a beginner who might be looking for their own keyboard or piano. I’ll write out some of her reactions to each piano she tried, and then we’ll put the results at the bottom.
At the end of the day, buying a piano comes down to personal choice as well as budget. But I do have a few tips that I always give students looking for a piano.
If you can, try and get 88 keys. It’s a completely different experience and the weighted keys are much better for helping you develop your finger strength and muscle memory. If you can’t afford an 88 key piano, then don’t go any lower than 61 keys!
And make sure it is touch-sensitive. That means when you play it softly, the sound is soft. It’s almost impossible to develop your touch and feel without a touch-sensitive piano.
And finally, make sure you’re only paying for the features you NEED and will actually USE. A lot of the pianos we tested here have so many features that the average beginner might never need. If you’re not going to use it — don’t pay for it!
Do you have any other pianos that you would like us to test? Or any tips for someone looking for their own piano? Comment to let me know.
And as always, have fun!
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Lisa Witt
has been teaching piano for 18 years and in that time has helped hundreds of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others.
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