{"id":1821,"date":"2022-12-30T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T20:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=1821"},"modified":"2024-06-06T12:47:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T19:47:12","slug":"best-beginner-keyboard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/best-beginner-keyboard\/","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s the best beginner keyboard? Digital Piano Reviews (2023)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Buying your first piano is a big deal, but don&#8217;t worry! Piano teacher Lisa Witt and keyboard expert Truman Proudfoot are here to help you find the best beginner keyboard to jumpstart your music journey. In this post, we&#8217;ll tell you what to look for when you&#8217;re piano-shopping and we&#8217;ll review eight keyboard models that are fit for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-buy\">How to Buy a Piano Keyboard<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p45\">Yamaha P-45<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#p125\">Yamaha P-125<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fp10\">Roland FP-10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fp30x\">Roland FP-30X<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pxs1100\">Casio PX-S1100<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#pxs3100\">Casio PX-S3100<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h10\">Dexibell H10<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#gopiano\">Roland GO:PIANO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>*This article contains affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission from the product seller if you make a purchase. For more info, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">privacy page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Subscribe to <i>The Note<\/i> for exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox. Unsubscribe at any time.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-buy\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>How to Buy the Best Beginner Keyboard For You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick checklist if you\u2019re in the market for a new instrument:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Number of Keys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to get 88 keys if you can because this is the standard number of keys on a piano. But don\u2019t panic if you can\u2019t get 88 keys. Many modern keyboards allow you to adjust the octave so you can still access higher or lower notes if you get 49, 61 or 76 keys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Weighted Keys<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now this one is important! If you want to learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/how-to-play-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to play the piano<\/a> with proper technique, you need weighted keys. \u201cWeighted\u201d means the key responds to how hard or light you play. The harder you play, the louder the music will be. Each keyboard will have a different <strong>key velocity<\/strong> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Play Before You Buy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, buying the best beginner keyboard is a personal decision and comes down to how you feel when you play the keys. So <em>always <\/em>try before you buy! Pro tip: bring a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/shop\/concert-headphones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headphones<\/a> to the store with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-piano\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<b>More Buying Guides:<\/b> We\u2019ve got lots of resources to help you buy your first piano. Be sure to check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/keyboard-vs-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">difference between a piano and a keyboard<\/a>, what&#8217;s behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/cost-of-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost of pianos<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/piano-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whether brand really matters<\/a> when you\u2019re shopping for your dream instrument.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Best Beginner Keyboard: 8 Contenders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p45\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Yamaha P-45<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>\u201cThere\u2019s not a lot to get in the way of distractions when you\u2019re playing. It&#8217;s a pure and simple piano.\u201d &#8211; Truman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca.yamaha.com\/en\/files\/Gallery_05_42ccdb198f4b434c49e3772c19603428.jpg?impolicy=large&amp;imwid=4096&amp;imhei=2303\" alt=\"Best beginner keyboard - black keyboard with few buttons on wooden desk in room.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yamaha P-45. Bench not included. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.yamaha.com\/en\/products\/musical_instruments\/pianos\/p_series\/p-45\/gallery.html#product-tabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 YAMAHA P-45 SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: AMW stereo sampling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 64 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 6W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to break the bank and just want a piano to play on, this is the perfect entry-level keyboard for you. And despite being basic, the <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/yRD66b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">P-45<\/a> has ten voices, a metronome, reverb, and onboard speakers.\u00a0Lisa notes that the sound is bright but the velocity is not quite what she prefers. However, the keys are easy to push and the key surface feels good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-piano\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<b>Accessories:<\/b> Not all pianos come with stands, pedals, and benches. Some pianos are only compatible with single-pedal units; some can be attached to three-pedal units. So, do double-check with your retailer to confirm what&#8217;s included in the box and what accessories are compatible.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"p125\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Yamaha P-125<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;The generous step up compared to the 45.&#8221; &#8211; Truman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ca.yamaha.com\/en\/files\/ov_photo03-1_zoom_427cce4a5366a80bea4abe166d9dc10e.jpg?impolicy=resize&amp;imwid=2000&amp;imhei=1347\" alt=\"Best beginner keyboard - black keyboard with more buttons on stand with three-pedal unit, birds eye view on white background.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yamaha P-125 with optional pedals and stand. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.yamaha.com\/en\/products\/musical_instruments\/pianos\/p_series\/p-125\/features.html#product-tabs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yamaha<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 YAMAHA P-125 SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: Pure CF Sound Engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 192 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 7W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The P-125 (and the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Xa6ErG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">P-125a<\/a>, which has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epianos.co.uk\/whats-the-difference-between-the-yamaha-p-125-and-the-yamaha-p-125a\/#:~:text=To%20all%20intents%20and%20purposes,Audio%20in%20the%20P%2D125.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">slightly different outputs<\/a>) is a step up from the P-45. It has more features, better speakers, three times as much polyphony, and a more detailed and nuanced sound engine, which makes for a more realistic sound. The keys are also higher-quality and there is more dynamic control. If you can swing it, Lisa suggests upgrading to this piano from the P-45. Lisa herself had an older model of this piano at home for years and practiced everything on it, including classical pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fp10\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Roland FP-10<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;Every key is sampled individually. It is a very true-to-form acoustic piano when you\u2019re playing.&#8221; &#8211; Truman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.roland.com\/assets\/images\/products\/gallery\/fp-10_top_gal.jpg?_ga=2.268079819.415544874.1672332610-885290730.1672332610\" alt=\"Best beginner keyboard - slim black keyboard with few buttons.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roland FP-10. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/ca\/products\/fp-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 ROLAND FP-10 SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: PHA-4 standard keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: SuperNATURAL piano sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 96 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth Ver 4.0 MIDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 6W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Another entry-level keyboard, the <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/MX4dd2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Roland FP-10<\/a> is in the same class as the Yamaha P-45. However, Roland offers a more complex sound engine. Their SuperNATURAL system samples each key individually (clarification update: Yamaha&#8217;s AMW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalpiano.com\/dk\/en\/blog\/post\/guide-sound-engines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">does this too<\/a>). Other perks of this keyboard include Bluetooth MIDI and a more realistic wood grain texture on the keys, which Lisa really likes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box-snippet\">\n<div class=\"shadow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div><i class=\"fas icon fa-piano\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-container\">\n<b>Did you know?<\/b> As friends of Roland, if you buy a Roland piano in the U.S. or Canada, you will also get a 90-day Pianote Membership!\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fp30x\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Roland FP-30X<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;Aside from the luxury Dexibell, my favorite was the Roland FP-30X.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.roland.com\/assets\/images\/products\/gallery\/fp-30x-wh_top_gal.jpg?_ga=2.93501528.415544874.1672332610-885290730.1672332610\" alt=\"White keyboard with more buttons.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roland FP-30X. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/ca\/products\/fp-30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 ROLAND FP-30X SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: PHA-4 Standard Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: SuperNATURAL Piano<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 256 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth audio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth Ver 4.0 MIDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 11W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/KeRddy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Roland FP-30X<\/a> is a step up from the FP-10. It features more sounds, more polyphony, a higher quality build and speakers, and it is compatible with a three-pedal unit. The action type is the same as the FP-10 and this piano also features Roland\u2019s SuperNATURAL sound engine. Between the Yamahas, Lisa suggests upgrading to the P-125 if you can. But between the two Rolands, there is a less of a difference because they use the same action and sound engine; the 30X just has more features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s all about the experience. The better the piano the better your experience the more likely you are to play, the more you\u2019ll enjoy, the better the feeling!<\/p>\n<cite>Truman<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pxs1100\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Casio PX-S1100<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;It&#8217;s a good looking piano!&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.casio.com\/content\/casio\/locales\/intl\/en\/brands\/music\/electronic-musical-instruments\/privia\/px-s1100-px-s3100-px-s5000\/_jcr_content\/root\/responsivegrid\/container_2142645780\/container_928508736\/container_25958378\/container_1470636762\/container_1388076642_1281760524\/container_copy\/image.casiocoreimg.png\/1664925566375\/img20.png\" alt=\"Slim red shiny keyboard.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Casio PX-S1100 comes in red, white, and black. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/music.casio.com\/intl\/electronic-musical-instruments\/privia\/px-s1100-px-s3100-px-s5000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 CASIO PX-S1100 SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: weighted, Smart Scaled Hammer Action keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: AiR Sound Source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 192 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 8W of power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth Ver 5.0 MIDI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/mg6yya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Casio PX-S1100<\/a> is a sleek, beautifully designed entry-level instrument. It also features the newest and fastest Bluetooth MIDI technology, two headphone outputs, and textured keys that mimic the real thing. However, Lisa found that its dynamic range was not as nuanced as the Rolands, but it still sounds good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pxs3100\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Casio PX-S3100<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;The extra features, the polished finish, it all added up to a very complete and diverse experience for me. Not just from a piano player\u2019s perspective, but from a musician\u2019s.&#8221; &#8211; Truman<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/music.casio.com\/content\/casio\/locales\/intl\/en\/brands\/music\/electronic-musical-instruments\/privia\/px-s1100-px-s3100-px-s5000\/_jcr_content\/root\/responsivegrid\/container_2142645780\/container_928508736\/container_25958378\/container_1470636762\/container_1388076642_956790025\/container_copy\/image.casiocoreimg.png\/1664925566957\/img21.png\" alt=\"Slim black shiny keyboard.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Casio PX-S3100. Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/music.casio.com\/intl\/electronic-musical-instruments\/privia\/px-s1100-px-s3100-px-s5000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 CASIO PX-S3100 SPECS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: Weighted, Smart Scale Hammer Action Keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: AiR Sound Source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 192 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 8W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/x9x66R\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Casio PX-S3100<\/a> is similar to the PX-S1100 but with many more features, including a fun pitchbend wheel! Truman likes this keyboard not so much as a pianist, but as a keyboardist because it has many of the features synth players value. Meanwhile, Lisa notes that the edges of the Casio keys are rather sharp, which make them less pleasant to play on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h10\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Dexibell VIVO H10<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>&#8220;This is a piano that can last you your entire learning journey.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexibell.com\/en\/prodotti\/vivo-h10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexibell.com\/content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/H10_front_cat.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dexibell Vivo H10 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexibell.com\/en\/prodotti\/vivo-h10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo source<\/a>).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 DEXIBELL VIVO H10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>88 keys: hybrid wood and ebony\/ivory feel hammer-action keyboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: T2L Sampling and Modeling Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited polyphony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth audio input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth Ver 4.2 MIDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to 112 watts powering x8 binaural speakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MSRP: $6,599.99 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/oe263n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Dexibell VIVO H10<\/a> stands out in this list as a much higher-end instrument. This is a luxury piano that should last for years and makes a fabulous furniture piece in your home. The VIVO H10 features wood action keys and a sound engine that is similar to the quality of the SuperNATURAL. Called the T2L or &#8220;True to Life,&#8221; it&#8217;s very detailed and expressive and should satisfy the most discerning pianists. Our classical coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/victoria-theodore-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Victoria Theodore<\/a> taught her course on a Dexibell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gopiano\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Roland GO:PIANO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.roland.com\/assets\/images\/products\/gallery\/gopiano_main_gal.jpg?_ga=2.20534525.415544874.1672332610-885290730.1672332610\" alt=\"Short (61 key) black keyboard.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roland.com\/ca\/products\/gopiano_go-61p\/media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roland<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfb9 ROLAND GO:PIANO<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>61 or 88 keys: Ivory Feel and Box-Shape keys with velocity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound generator: PCM samples<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Max polyphony: 128 voices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth audio input<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bluetooth ver 4.2 MIDI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in speakers with 2x 2.5W of power<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably seen the <a href=\"https:\/\/imp.i114863.net\/zaQm3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">GO:PIANO<\/a>&#8216;s little sister, the GO:KEYS, on our YouTube videos! This ultra-portable piano comes in both 61-key and 88-key versions, and if you choose the 61-key version, you can still adjust the octave. The keys are a little springy, but the GO:PIANO still sounds pretty good. You probably shouldn&#8217;t learn proper technique on this instrument, but with its built-in speakers and batteries, this is the perfect keyboard to take to the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>Find the Best Beginner Keyboard&#8230;For You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these piano reviews bring you a step closer to finding your dream instrument! Remember: there is no one best beginner keyboard for everyone; the best way to find your instrument is to play as many pianos as you can. 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