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vanblah · 06-19-2009, 10:09 AM

I would go for one of the low-end Yamaha digital pianos. Casio also makes some OK digital pianos. I think you're looking at $500-$900 for anything that I would think is remotely usable, especially if you're looking at playing pianistically. Even at this range the keys are going to feel a little chintzy.

You might consider looking for a used console piano ... as long as it stays in tune fairly well and has a pretty decent keybed and action you'll be better off than cheap digital pianos. However, even the smallest piano is cumbersome and probably not practical if you're in an apartment or if you move around a lot.

I played violin from 7 to 16 years old and taught myself piano starting at 12. Piano (and other keyboard instruments) are my main instruments in bands that I've been in for 20+ years now.

06-19-2009, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
vanblah Junkie	I would go for one of the low-end Yamaha digital pianos. Casio also makes some OK digital pianos. I think you're looking at $500-$900 for anything that I would think is remotely usable, especially if you're looking at playing pianistically. Even at this range the keys are going to feel a little chintzy. You might consider looking for a used console piano ... as long as it stays in tune fairly well and has a pretty decent keybed and action you'll be better off than cheap digital pianos. However, even the smallest piano is cumbersome and probably not practical if you're in an apartment or if you move around a lot. I played violin from 7 to 16 years old and taught myself piano starting at 12. Piano (and other keyboard instruments) are my main instruments in bands that I've been in for 20+ years now.