Best home digital pianos according to redditors
We found 155 Reddit comments discussing the best home digital pianos. We ranked the 40 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 155 Reddit comments discussing the best home digital pianos. We ranked the 40 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I spent way too much time on this, but let's see how your claim plays out.
2. Akai MPK249 $400
2. Yamaha P71 $415
3. 21.5 inch iMac $1100 (although this is the base model, probably a good estimate)
3. Edifier R1280T Near Field Monitors $99
5. Asus 24" monitor $130x5=$650
4. Logitech G27 I'm going to say around $300, even though Amazon has it listed for nearly $1000. Seems like the MSRP a few years ago was $300-$400.
Add in like $1000 for each desk and $2000 for each computer we don't see (assuming there are two), that gets us to a total of $11,068.
There is a laptop bag stashed on the left side of the frame, so maybe it's a $9000 laptop.
I wouldn't be surprised if Amazon is pushing to make deals like this with music instrument manufacturers.
They have some kind of deal with Yamaha to sell the Yamaha P45 digital piano for $50 dollars cheaper than any other store. It's called the Yamaha P71 but it's identical to the P45.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Standard/dp/B00UJ9LNDK
I don't think you can go wrong with a Yamaha P-115. It's gorgeous and sounds beautiful.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B00UHBGE7A
Amazon has a P71 which is "Amazon Exclusive" and a bit cheaper than the P45 but exactly the same keyboard.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B01LY8OUQW?th=1
I just got myself an MX-88 at Guitar Center yesterday for $1000 and she is a wonderful board with lots of fun features.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/Yamaha/MX88BK-Music-Synthesizer-Black-1500000043688.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&gclid=CKfv64HGwNMCFYSKswodUKYCjw&kwid=productads-adid^172488555108-device^c-plaid^260767648984-sku^1500000043688@ADL4GC-adType^PLA
Hope this helps you out!
The $100 keyboards aren't really digital pianos. They may have some piano sounds but they don't play like a piano. The keys don't have the same feel that a piano has which makes it difficult to play with the proper touch that a piano requires. Worst of all the cheapest ones will play every note at the same volume regardless of how heavily you play a key.
The least expensive good digital piano, that I'm aware of, is the Yamaha P71 for $400. It's identical to the Yamaha P45. It has headphone outputs.
>and I'm thinking the ones Im seeing on Amazon are just bad then?
They don't resemble a piano.
Doesn't Casio have a reputation for poor sound quality? I'm not sure how true it is, but that's the vibe I've picked up. I'm pretty happy with my basic Yamaha. It's quite light too, at 25lbs
A piano keyboard. I want to teach myself piano.
Edit: This one.
Edit 2: In order to learn and play disney songs on it, cos I fucking love disney songs. Like this
Yamaha P105- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Yamaha-P105-Portable-Digital-Piano/dp/B009DER0MA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406648800&sr=8-1&keywords=p105
£470 delivered.
Bought it myself back in Feb, it's been fantastic. Go and check it out in a music shop before you buy it though, just so you're sure it's right for you.
Try to find some used pianos.
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Pianos.gc#narrowSideBar
and also your local craigslist/letgo/offerup
also on amazon:
>* https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072FKLXRB/
It comes out to $330, maybe 380 with tax.
>* https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW
>* https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX160BK-88-Key-Digital/dp/B0100RBPTC/r
For the Prime Store Cash back you need to get the amazon store card (a credit card, you recieve 5% back on all amazon purchases, but sometimes, like for instruments you can recieve 10% back.) and for the Harmony discount you go to the product page and press the call me button and ask for the Harmony promo code. The %of the code varies between 5% to 18% so in total you can save 15% to 28%
Well I'm thrilled. Been saving for a Yamaha P71 and it's $121 off.
I picked up a Yamaha P45 in the States for $450. Here's the Amazon exclusive model (they're identical) for $400 US: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW
Technically you can. It's just that you will have to get used to how a piano really feels like whenever you are going to perform, that and you might not get the added benefit of having all the octaves to play on, meaning some songs will not be possible to play.
And I know this one isn't in the FAQ, I am not sure about your price range, but I still found that this keyboard works pretty well, however make sure to counter in for the essentials pack ($30) because without that you'd need batteries and a suspension pedal. It's still a great keyboard for a great cost. Try looking at guitar center for this one, they usually have it on sale for like $160
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This synth-action piano from Alesis fits your budget - with room for a cheap multi-effect pedal on top. (A multiFX is probably the quickest way of turning five relatively undistinguished sounds into something a bit more unique. Within your budget, these kinds of GM boxes are your alternative for expanding your palette in a relatively portable way, perhaps combined with a slightly cheaper dumb keyboard like the Keystation 88 mk2; but chances are you'd still want the multiFX, and that quickly turns into Too Many Boxes...)
edit: If you can stand to lose an octave, Casio do a few 76-key keyboards (the WK245 is $199) - but at least one commenter complains that the black keys are too thin, so maybe try one first if you can. That might be your best option for something you can sling under your arm and vamp on with a few friends.
The FAQ says that the starting price of keyboards worth getting if you want to study piano cost $500. There are a lot of keyboards that will be cheaper. Here are the Yamaha and Casio entry-level digital pianos that this subreddit will probably recommend as the absolute minimum:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009CN8WZ6
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0094KNESM
I started on an Alesis. It gets you a full sized keyboard to start practicing on, but it definitely leaves a bit to be desired. I am going to upgrade in the next month or so, but to get something you can sit in front of and get started it gets the job done.
https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Recital-Full-Size-Semi-Weighted-Exclusive/dp/B01DZXE9NC
If you can spring it I'd go for a Korg B1, Yamaha P45 or Roland FP10 though. The keys are significantly better and far more accurate to a real piano.
I think the p115 is only 600 new https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UHBGE7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_6Vxtyb42W70A0
NOOooooooooooooo. DO NOT GET THE YAMAHA P45B, instead, consider the Yamaha P115. The reason is because the P45B comes with only 64 polyphonic voices while the P115 comes with 192 polyphonic voices. This makes a HUGE difference when playing piano! Especially when you get to more advance pieces.
I was in the same position as you last black friday as well and I choose the P45B at first because of it's price. It was pretty bad and some notes would just cut off at certain points (related to the polyphonic voices)! So I returned it and got the P115 and have been loving it ever since. The only thing I wish it had was a note display cause I started out as a beginner.
I took a look at the Kawai ES100 and it has 192 polyphonic voices as well, which is good, but it doesn't seem to have as much button settings as the Yamaha P115 does. I would suggest you look up the manuals for both to see all the settings both have. Some have hidden settings which use a combination of a function key + note key.
FINALLY. DO NOT MAKE YOUR DECISION OFF OF THE PEDAL. You can easily get a $20 pedal off of Amazon which is already better quality than both pedals you listed combined.
In conclusion, because I love my P115, I will recommend that over the Kawai. Hope this helps in your decision!
EDIT: Extra read up on polyphony.
EDIT 2: Me performing one of my favorite songs on the Yamaha P115.
I'm 21 years old, and have been dealing with depression for a few years now. In order to help combat this, I'm trying to do things that I've always wanted to do, including learning to play piano.
I was looking at 88 key weighted electronic keyboards, and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations? Is there one that reigns over the rest as the best?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UJ9LNDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_EVWcAbVP0HW6K this is the one I sort of had my eye on, but definitely not set on anything.
TIA
I haven't played one, so I don't know. This sub likes to recommend the P45, which is the same price on Amazon right now. https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Standard/dp/B00UJ9LNDK?th=1
You will need a stand and a pedal, though.
It is really best that he tries out the various possibilities before you plunk down the money for one. For example, the YPG-235 only has 76 keys (full size is 88). Can he really make do with that? Which one does he like the feel of the keys best? Which one sounds best to him? Does he really need/want the hundreds of extra voices on the YPG?
Alexis digital pianos are basically beginner pianos mostly meant for parents who don't want to spend a lot of money to see if their child will like playing piano. They are cheap and sound like it, tend to have quality issues, and definitely are not suitable for busking.
For your price range, my suggestion would be the Yamaha P-45 (or Amazon's "exclusive" version, the P-71 ). Keep in mind that you will have to spend another $30 or so for a stand (which should at minimum be double-X style, not a single-X which are wobbly).
I hope this helps a bit.
Well, if you're really interested in playing piano for the long run and not just starting and quitting, you should get something nice. Because if you get something cheap and want to go further you'll probably regret it.
On the cheaper side, there's the Yamaha P-45 or the P-71 (They're the same thing) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LY8OUQW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509807635&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=P71&dpPl=1&dpID=41La5-9h9WL&ref=plSrch
The keyboard that my teacher has at lessons is a P-105. It's pretty good, probably better than the 45, but a bit more expensive. It may be a little old though idk. https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-P105B-88-Key-Digital-Piano/dp/B009DER0MA
I've also seen a lot of people on here getting the P-115. It may be something you want to check out too. It looks exactly like the P-105... Strange
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UHBGE7A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509808265&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=P105&dpPl=1&dpID=31FJaZHCjFL&ref=plSrch
I haven't gotten to play on them, but I've also heard really good things about the Kawai CA-67 and the CA-97. These are quite a bit more than the Yamahas I showed you but are a lot better quality. The two models are the same but the 97 has a better sound quality. It actually has a acoustic soundboard. You may be able to get these online or maybe at a store nearby. https://www.thomannmusic.com/kawai_ca_67_sb_set.htm?sid=a9519d05780fcfba15d9ee3e0fd56b33&ref=prod_rel_356373_0
https://www.thomannmusic.com/kawai_ca_97_r.htm
I think they just came out with newer models of these though. The CA-78 and the CA-98.
Anyway, here's some different options but definitely check out the FAQ on this subreddit. There's a whole page dedicated to this stuff.
I like Yamaha. Their keyboards typically have great actions and samples. However, I'm always a little leery about buying used keyboards. I know I put my keyboards through hell, and I'm do not gig very frequently. I shudder to think what regularly used keyboards go through. Amazon has an entry-level P-series piano for $450; I'd pick it up from Amazon instead. I don't know what the difference in features is between the P80 and this P35B I linked, but if you're in it to learn how to play the piano, it's irrelevant.
But you need to keep your goals straight. The only time you want a stage piano is when you need a piano; stage pianos do not fill the same function as a synthesizer keyboard. If you want to learn actual piano music and become good at playing it, this is a good choice at a decent price.
If you want to do keyboard work, though, this will severely limit you. Both this and the P80 are not designed for synth work. You'll find that they won't have the samples you need, and they won't have any controls to modify the sound (change the attack, sustain, decay, etc). But most damning is the action. Stage pianos have fully weighted keys that replicate the hammer action of traditional pianos. For fast synth parts, you really need unweighted keys. In addition, weighted keys will not feature aftertouch, which modulates the keyboard sound depending on the pressure you exert on the keys. It is immensely useful for synth players, and I highly recommend looking into keyboards offering it.
TL;DR:
I don't trust used keyboards, look on Amazon for an alternative. Make sure you know what you want to do with your keyboard. Stage pianos are good if you want to be a pianist, bad if you want to be a keyboardist.
There are definitely better keyboards out there, but going off of what little I know about your needs, maybe the P115? Try it in a store if you can, or some Yamaha with Graded Hammer Standard, to make sure the keys feel right to you. Amazon has them new, used and refurbished, so hopefully one of those prices works for you.
It has 88 fully-weighted keys, but you can't get the best weighted keys on the cheapest keyboard, so YMMV. The keyboard has USB-to-Host MIDI, so it can act as a controller for your piano software. It also has an aux in, so you can run that sound back from your computer to the keyboard's speakers.
Self-taught mostly with help from the internet. I started out learning video game songs from like Zelda, Banjo Kazooie, Conker, etc since that was the type of stuff I liked to listen/play. A friend ended up dragging me to the music club and she was kind of a tutor after a while.
I'd suggest finding a used digital piano for like $150 or $200 and trying to learn with that to see if you like it or not. If you want to jump right in or have $500 I'd suggest this its what I use now and I love it.
There's a ton of helpful sites on the internet or channels on YouTube that range from never touched a piano in your life to expert tutorials. It takes a lot of practice at least for me it did. I was pretty awful and frustrated with it for two to three months because I was so bad. I sucked it up tho and I'm glad I did.
Destiny said a couple of times that is not into the subject but i would recomend this http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-P115B-Digital-Piano/dp/B00UHBGE7A/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1457099320&sr=1-1&keywords=yamaha+p115
I just purchased my first keyboard a few days ago.
After talking to a lot of people and researching what I needed, I went with this.
http://www.amazon.com/Casio-CAS-PX150-BK-Tri-Sensor/dp/B0094KNESM
There are some keyboards that are 50-100, but the extra features you get with this one make it worth it.
I love it so far, sounds and feels great.
If you're in Canada it's a little more expensive. I got mine from best buy for 599 inc. a wooden stand.
edit: I think almost any modern electronic keyboard has a headphone jack, this one does as well as the ability to connect to your computer through usb for midi control and to upload different songs to play along with.
I had it narrowed down to three, I was also looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Korg-SP170s-88-Key-Digital-Piano/dp/B004M92J0O
and
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Series-P35B-88-Key-Digital/dp/B009CN8WZ6
I can't tell you for sure what the keyboard in the video is, but my daughter is currently learning on a Yamaha P-115 and I very much enjoy playing it. It's a full size 88-key weighted action keyboard and fairly good balance of some of the technology from their more expensive digital pianos balanced with a reasonable price. If that's a little out of your price range, you could look at the cheaper P-45. Both keyboards have Yamaha's Graded Hammer System which mimics the feel of a real hammer action piano by making the lower range keys a little heavier and the high range keys lighter to the touch.
In my experience, if you want something reasonably compact with a good sound and realistic feel, you can't really go wrong with Yamaha's digital pianos (I don't work for them or have any connection to the company!)
/r/piano has an awesome wiki with recommendations like that, although they'll be aimed more at 88-key pianos. Avoiding Casio, they say that this is your best bet under $500 (if you're willing to go over, this is supposed to be better). I've used both of them a little, and they're definitely rock-solid in sound and build quality, but they're definitely more focused at being a piano, so while they do have some other voices, you might wanna check one out in person first to see if it's really what you're looking for.
Roland-wise, they recommend this'un, although it's up to $700. I don't really have experience with this so I can't really say anything.
Hope that helps!
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Furniture/dp/B07DL1TLVB?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=c1c1392aedf511e8a06bb2322e4368960INT
I just got the Alesis Recital. I love it :) and it ticks all your boxes. Only complaint I have is the speakers in it aren't great. Can hear them strain a bit sometimes. Here it is! Just under budget. The headphone jack is 1/4, so keep that in mind. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZXE9NC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oWk8BbATXH4R5
I'm a beginner myself, btw.
I think Long & McQuade listed the MSRP, or the price was for a bundle (stand, seat, pedals).
I can't find a listing for P-115 on Amazon Canada to compare prices there, but the US prices are more reasonably in line with each other:
I'd get rid of the piano completely and get a digital one that you can stash under the computer desk or behind the computer when not in use. Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Series-P35B-88-Key-Digital/dp/B009CN8WZ6/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1419969066&sr=1-4
Hang your guitars on the wall too. I'd go with the same size bed you have, but i'd go with something a little nicer in the bedding area. I'd also get a rug and matching curtains.
Get some curtains you can let some light through but not see through. Then a second set of curtains that are darker that you can close over the lighter set of curtains. It will make the room much nicer and give you some versatility with the window situation.
Finally, get some art dude. Get something that expresses something your interested in.
Again, digital piano. I would recommend the Yamaha P45. I've been using it for roughly 2 years now and it's basically perfect for piano playing. It's got most of what you want to look out for: midi functionality, weighted keys, etc.
just found this today, and fyi the Amazon exclusive Yamaha p71 is identical to the P45, but $50 cheaper and doesn't include the sustain pedal (which is worth $15).
I also tested the P45 at a guitar center yesterday, and it was my favorite piano in the <$700 range. It just felt way easier to play than most of the other pianos, sounded amazing too. Though I am a beginner at piano, so YMMV
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Hmm, I haven't seen anything about that keyboard, but it seems like a really good deal for the price, especially with the included pedal. Before seeing this one, I was looking at the Yamaha P71($400) and the more expensive Yamaha p115($600), both of which seem like very good beginner digital pianos. Both are more expensive though, so I'm curious what those offer that the Alesis does not.
That's fantastic! If you're looking around $800 the Roland FP-30 prices at $700 is great, but if you want something that looks a bit more traditional, the Yamaha P-125 with Cabinet is about $830 on amazon.
My dude, you should lock your windows more often. Thanks for the incredible input.
Edit: What about RockJam? Looks like it might probably be garbage, but it’s cheap.
Cheap af
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B00UHBGE7A?th=1&amp;psc=1
This is what I have. I mostly play classical stuff and it sounds really well. The difference between a 500$ electrical piano and a 1000$ one if you just plan on to use default settings mostly (grand piano) and not do any fancy recordings or midi stuff is really minimal and not worth the extra 500$. So id say if you play mostly classical this one's the best for your buck.
No, my piano is actually better than that one, it's this
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX-870-Digital-Piano/dp/B074F3DNGN/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1526744712&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;keywords=casio+px870&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=A3C1OYEM4FMOSU#customerReviews
And yeah, it's very well reviewed, and I don't know, maybe they're all Beethoven style musicians. I think I'll be going for a swap.
This one. Very happy with it!
I'm not sure if I should just message the mods about this, but I have a question so I'm just gonna mention it here. The faq is a little outdated, it says that the Casio privia px-350 costs $700, but it seems that the price dropped to $600.
So now for the actual question, as someone who is looking to buy my first digital piano, would it be a good idea to buy a yamaha p115 that is a little damage from Amazon warehouse? Specifically this deal. it seems like it's just cosmetic damages, so I don't see why not, but just wanted to know what you guys think.
And also relating to the first paragraph, how does the privia px-350 compare to the p115 since they have the same price now? And should I make this into an actual post?
This [piano] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00P03P778/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d5_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-3&amp;pf_rd_r=0CM6ZH61N703PMRQRQNK&amp;pf_rd_t=36701&amp;pf_rd_p=2084660942&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop) seems to be within your budget right now, but idk much about it's quality sadly, but it has weighted keys and it's a full size. it doesn't come with a stand or a power cable but there's a usually purchase combination that has that.
Something like this would be good: https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX160BK-88-Key-Digital/dp/B0100RBPTC
By itself its a digital piano, but over USB it is a midi controller that you can use in a DAW.
IDK if that particular model is good but I would look at other digital pianos and find something that suits your needs.
Just picked up my P-125 yesterday!!! CA$750 + 13% HST, no accessories (furniture stand / pedal unit available etc) available for purchase in store yet.
It's been forever since I ordered from Cosmo music and paid the 20% deposit, and then they called me yesterday morning saying it's in store now, but only comes in white.... so I checked amazon.ca and Yamaha is selling P125 now, where black is available, and I dug a bit deeper, the order is fulfilled and delivered by Pro-music in Markham... so I just canceled my order from Cosmo music (who kept telling me that they are the only place selling P125 in Canada right now and I have to wait till at least May to get a black one), get my deposit back and just drove to Pro-music and picked up P125B in person instead. Only one more left in the store now.
It's my first digital piano, so I really have no idea what to compare to, but I am LOVING it! (I've only had a crappy 61-key keyboard without any weight, so my standard wouldn't be particularly high...) I was attempted to get a P-255 too, but [according to Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Yamaha_products#P-series_(stands_for_%22portable%22), the high-end series seem to be in a 5 to 10 year release cycle and P255 series is introduced in 2014 (the previous one being P250 from 2003, where as the one before being P200 from 1998), so there would be a new model in 2019 to 2022... I figured I will save the extra money for an acoustic piano instead...
Gonna start my first piano lessons with a PhD pianist from Juilliard next Tuesday, so this thing comes right in time :-D
Learned by plugging my keyboard into my computer and using Synthesia to show me bit by bit. I realize it's better to learn using sheet music instead of sheer muscle memory but like I said, I'm stupidly impatient and determined to learn my favorite piano piece regardless. I did however recently start taking piano lessons so I am now learning music comprehension.
Question for you all: should I invest in a weighted keyboard so as to play ragtime and other pieces properly? Since playing Maple Leaf with weighted keys mine feels like a flimsy toy. And it's of course harder to make the transition. I'm seriously considering saving up this summer for the Yamaha P45B as it feels and sounds incredible compared to mine. Thoughts?
Well, on a budget, I see three digital pianos that stand out. The Yamaha P-115, the Kawai ES100 and the Roland F-20. They have around the same specs. The differences are the number of voices, styles, speakers and polyphony and MIDI support and most importantly, Tone. They all support the three pedal assemblies sold separately and come with one. Also stay away from Casio. Their action and Tone are inferior.
Voices and Styles don't matter if you are playing the piano because a piano is not a keyboard.
As for Speakers, the Yamaha and Kawai have 2 7W speakers and the Roland has 2 6W speakers. This means the Yamaha and Kawai will probably be louder and will sound possibly better. I've only compared the higher end Yamahas and Kawais and not these particular models but i find their digital piano sound quite comparable. This will not matter if you practice with headphones or are planning to buy a separate keyboard amp which can go from an extra 100 to 300 dollars.
Polyphony in a nutshell is the number of keys you can press simultaneously that will be played through the speakers. The Kawai and the Yamaha are 192 while the Roland is at 128 but this shouldn't matter. 128 is for most people much more than needed.
The Kawai has a MIDI input and output port for digital recording as well as the usual headphone ports. The Roland has a USB port for digital recording and can connect to a computer. The Yamaha has just a USB to host connector which can record MIDI to your PC but no MIDI in unlike the other two. Here, I like the Rolands features the most and the Yamahas the least. None of this will matter if she records via AUX and MIDI does not matter to her.
Now Tone. I find Yamaha and Kawai to be very similar on tone and I prefer Roland to them. It sounds warmer to me which I like. Get your girlfriend to try one/any digital piano from each company to see which she prefers.
Overall, Id get the Roland because its more or less equal to the Kawai and the Yamaha but the 100 bucks more than the Yamaha gets me a tone I prefer. Then I'd get the Kawai because of MIDI IN/OUT. Else, I would have gotten the Yamaha. But the Yamaha is the cheapest and only loses features you possibly may not care about and has a very nice Tone too.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-P115B-Digital-Piano/dp/B00UHBGE7A?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=yamaha%20p115&amp;qid=1465281078&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Kawai-ES100-88-key-Digital-Speakers/dp/B00GXH4XVQ?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=kawai%20es100&amp;qid=1465281051&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Roland-F-20-CB-F-20-Digital-Piano/dp/B00FB2THIS?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=roland%20f%2020&amp;qid=1465282786&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-1
Here are the Kawai and the Yamaha with the furniture stand, the furniture bench and the three pedals in a combo. I recommend you get one of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Kawai-Portable-Digital-COMPLETE-BUNDLE/dp/B01BFIRNOG?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=kawai%20digital%20piano&amp;qid=1465283255&amp;ref_=sr_1_8&amp;refinements=p_36%3A-100000%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A404228011&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-8
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-P-115-Digital-Furniture-Style-Instructional-Polishing/dp/B00UOEBXBC?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=yamaha%20115&amp;qid=1465283364&amp;ref_=sr_1_4&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-4
And here are some good Keyboard amplifier to have a better and louder sound
http://www.amazon.com/Peavey-KB-20W-Keyboard-Amp/dp/B004LRP56W?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=keyboard%20amplifier&amp;qid=1465283594&amp;ref_=sr_1_2&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-K900FX-BEHRINGER-ULTRATONE/dp/B000LQ29XE?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=keyboard%20amplifier&amp;qid=1465283594&amp;ref_=sr_1_3&amp;s=musical-instruments&amp;sr=1-3
What have been people's experiences with the Williams Legato 88? I am looking to spend a little as possible on a piano and this looks like a good place to start. Any feedback?
>I always though of piano lessons as incredible fun, or - in English English - a “hobby”. Perhaps this explains why educators of music always disliked me.
I started off playing "for fun." I was switched into the RCM a few months later because they thought I had real potential.
It's not because piano stopped being fun - it's just more refined. Private tutors will hone in on your weaknesses and spend double the time to get you to really get good and you can tell by the performance.
When I started taking private lessons to actually level up and not just tinker, it made my songs/repertoire sound more embellished.
>If it helps most of the piano students at a b.mus piano program I know all - secretly - have a 600$ ish digital piano at home/dorm. So with your background try that.
Gotcha. Good to know.
So I assume something like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/Alesis-Recital-Pro-Built-Educational/dp/B072FKLXRB/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=digital+piano+88+keys&amp;qid=1565564867&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-6
... isn't going to be anywhere near as good in quality. I'm not attempting to take piano seriously anymore - due to lack of time/energy restraints - but I am also concerned my background will make me feel like the keys are cheap.
>They feel like a new Steinway Essex brand piano, or lower priced Yamaha acoustic - all of which are better than my college ‘s practice pianos
Not familiar with the Steinway Essex brand, just Yamaha. The FP10/40/50 (can't remember the exact model number) feels like an acoustic. Someone recommended it earlier in the thread and it's quite pricy! Still, wonder if it's worth the value - after all, wouldn't it still be digital? :)
For the money, I recommend something like this. Remember, it's for her, so you want to avoid the mansplaining.
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B00UHBGE7A
No hassle and complete in itself. Yamaha has got this down at each price point. This kind of occupies the bang for the buck position.
is this combo any better?
https://www.amazon.ca/Yamaha-P-45-88-Key-Digital-Piano/dp/B00UJ9LNDK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=marioverehr05-20
Just curious - is there an issue with the lowest priced digital pianos from Casio, Yamaha etc like this one?
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-CDP130-CDP-130-Digital-Piano/dp/B00M4M9FF8
They're well under 500 USD but I've heard ok things about them
As other commenters have noted, it depends on where you want to go with this. If guitar will remain your primary instrument, you may not need something super sturdy. I'm picking up the chromatic harmonica (primary is jazz piano), and I absolutely started with something meager to get me going.
In terms of learning more theory, and as a fan of myriad voicings and chordscales and how they sound in different ranges — I think range will be more important than how organically natural the hammer action is. You don't want it to feel like a synthesizer, for sure, but you may want to compromise on priciness of super-professional weighted keys versus full range of keys.
I found this one for ya at a similar price point — I've always liked Yamaha's pianos and loathed their keyboards for some reason, but I know nothing about the Alesis brand.
Thanks, the FAQ helped. Although that Casio doesn't seem to have fully "weighted keys". Any thoughts on this Yamaha? https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536260859&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=weighted+88+key+digital+piano. I'm looking for something to simulate a real piano feel, with audio output and able to hook into my computer. I'm a beginner but will need to practice on a fully weighted keyboard frequently, as close to a regular piano as possible.
This has 88 keys, and they're weighted, though not hammer-action:
Alesis Recital
Edit: & be sure to get a sustain pedal, such as the cheap and nice M-Audio SP-2
should i go for 61 keys or cheap 88?
do you think this is ok? https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Recital-White-Full-Size-Semi-Weighted/dp/B01DZXE9NC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1550639049&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=piano%2B88%2Bkeys&th=1
https://www.amazon.ca/Yamaha-88-Key-Contemporary-Digital-Piano/dp/B00UJ9LNDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1549740059&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=yamaha+p45
I started with a weighted piano. Poeple told me that the feeling of a not weighted piano is not worth it after if you want to continue in playing
I was doing some looking around and both the Casio PX760BK and the Casio PX860BK caught my eye. The former is around 1k (Canadian) while the latter is around 1.2k. What are your thoughts on these keyboards?
So I'm finally going to start working part time and start saving up for a keyboard. My first question is if the Casio PX350 is worth the 100$ more than the Yamaha P115. And my second question is how much are piano lessons on average? I'm so damn excited to finally get formal lessons after all these years of butchering music on my own.
Alesis Recital - 88-Key Beginner Digital Piano/Keyboard with Full-Size Semi-Weighted Keys, Power Supply, Built-In Speakers and 5 Premium Voices (Amazon Exclusive) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZXE9NC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LNUXBbFT40K78
Is this one trash? Came up while looking at the p series
99 extra on amazon...and yeah thats what i meant by it having a better feel. i still use my yamaha, but the keys feel a lot cheaper and lighter. the casio is more like an acoustic. https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX160BK-88-Key-Digital/dp/B0100RBPTC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497894594&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=casio+privia There might be another model which is slightly cheaper, i swore i saw one for $479.
i tried this one out in-store and it had a super nice natural feel to it! it feels like a grand piano to the touch, imo. i was definitely considering selling my smaller synth that i use as a midi controller and picking up this thing. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UJ9LNDK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_qLonzbMPND2VP
Not sure, but I just saw that Amazon has a similar model/bundle as an "Early Black Friday Deal" now for the same price :)
https://smile.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Furniture/dp/B07DL1TLVB/
It's the same keyboard, but the chair is different (the one at Costco is 4 legs & not foldable, might be sturdier but not height adjustable) otherwise it looks like the stand is also the same.
Alesis Recital seems to be within your budget.
https://www.amazon.com/Alesis-Recital-Full-Size-Semi-Weighted-Built/dp/B01DZXE9NC
Id be careful with used ones.. you never know how much abuse they took :D
For standalone digital pianos, personally I've had good experiences with Yamaha. I have a Clavinova, which is more expensive but it is an absolutely spectacular piano. They make this one which I haven't tried, but it's in your price range and has good reviews. I'd probably go with that in your position.
With a MIDI controller, you could plug a keyboard into your computer and play a software piano app, such as Pianoteq or Spectrasonics Keyscape. You would want to have good computer speakers. It would give you much more power and flexibility for music-making, but it would also be less immediate to use and the computer could potentially distract you from practicing. I would've recommended a Roland A-800 (61 keys but great feel) for that option, but based on what you've said I think a standalone digital piano is probably the way to go.
I've been learning on this and it's amazing. Simple metronome and a few voices. Midi support and full 88 keys. Yamaha P71 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano with Sustain Pedal and Power Supply (Amazon-Exclusive) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BdgZCb624SEQN
I've had a Casio Privia PX-860 for the last 1.5 years. I absolutely love this piano. The touch is great for the price (~$1000), the keys have a wonderful textured feel, and the sound is really really nice for a mid-range DP. I also bought it because recording is really really easy. Just plug in a USB stick. I use it all the time to listen back to what I've played. Not a ton of sounds, but the usual stable (three piano sounds, harpsichord, organ, jazz organ, multiple electric pianos, strings, and a few others). I usually only play with the standard grand sound.
A nice little bonus feature is the lid of the piano lifts and allows for the sound to be projected outward.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S5ETXNS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I've never tried one of those, but honestly they just seem like a huge gimmick. At most, you're basically paying hundreds of dollars extra for something you can almost completely emulate with a program like Synthesia. And I wouldn't even recommend doing that. Playing the Piano is much more than just pressing the correct keys at the correct time. But if that's the only way you want to learn, you can at least use Synthesia with a good digital piano.
In any case, the one you linked to is probably a very bad choice, since it doesn't have 88 keys, doesn't have weighted keys, and doesn't even seem to let you use your own music with the lights, which seems to defeat the whole purpose. Something like this at least has 88 weighted keys, but you're paying a heavy premium for a keyboard that probably doesn't have the quality of top digital piano brands. The bundle with the stand costs $1500, and for this money you could buy a perfectly serviceable $500 keyboard and spend the rest on like 6 months to a year worth of lessons with a teacher (prices for these vary widely based on where you live). Which would surely be money better spent and would help you improve much more effectively.
Another drawback of this is that you're basically limiting yourself to just these pianos. Maybe you'll realize you actually really like playing one day and would like a better instrument, only to find out that your skills and learning methods don't carry over. I didn't think I'd ever want to upgrade past my 500€ digital piano, but once you play for a while, the desire for upgrading does start to grow.
Again though, I've only done some very limited research on these, so maybe there's one that's actually decently priced while still offering good quality weighted keys.
Once you get past the very beginning stages though, the lights probably aren't going to be of much help to you. I can't even imagine learning anything remotely complicated like that, especially if you have no control over how fast these lights move.
I have no idea just how good you want to be, but if by anime themes you mean songs like you can find on Youtube channels like Animenz or Marasy8, then those are pretty advanced songs that will take years of quality practice for you to be able to play them. Even if they come from anime, they're far from easy.
And finally, don't be put off by sheet music. It's not as hard as it looks, and there's plenty of resources aimed at complete beginners, such as the Alfred Adult All-in-One course books. But if you really can't, or have already tried and couldn't do it, then I'd say Synthesia is still a better option.
You want at the very minimum 49 keys. Preferably 61 for learning piano. Have you looked at digital pianos? If you want to learn to play actual piano, you'll want something with keys that are closer to the feel of a piano. Weighted or hammer action. Some digital pianos are in the same price range as controllers and work as controllers as well. This Alesis Recital has semi-weighted keys, MIDI over USB, and is full sized for about the same price as a 49 key controller.
A friend of mine uses a Yamaha P-35 in his studio as a Midi controller purely for the keys. Sadly, it doesn't have USB (I think the next model up does - the 105), but he never moves it and it is beautiful to play.
I would highly recommend it if you are willing to pay around $450 new (you can probably find it cheaper, I'm from the UK so that was just an example) for less features and the primary focus being to replicate the feeling of a piano.
What about something like this or this?
They are certainly a step up from the $150 portable keyboards but obviously are a step down from the $500 ones listed.
I use an older model of this I went to guitar center one day and played all the ones they had and picked the one I felt go closest to the expressiveness I was looking for. I'd definitely recommend doing something similar before you buy even if you'll eventually order online - they may even price match you
The Casio CDP-130 is definitely my $300 answer to anyone quoting $500 for a basic piano
Although I'd argue that for a beginner, a $200 semi-weighted is good enough to learn basic skills. Sure, if you can afford the extra $100 for a CDP-130, it will last you a lot longer, but the CDP-130 is absolutely "good enough" for even fairly capable players.
Advanced players may find the polyphony is eventually a limit, but for a beginner/intermediate level player, this piano should 100% be the first "Not compromised" model
If you can't afford the CDP-130, then yes, it's a case of pointing out that cheaper models are likely to be compromises
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=asc_df_B01LY8OUQW/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312141542355&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=11203375475781369605&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-761155455032&amp;psc=1&amp;tag=&amp;ref=&amp;adgrpid=65054435994&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvadid=312141542355&amp;hvpos=1o1&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=11203375475781369605&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=m&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=&amp;hvtargid=pla-761155455032
I have one of these, great piano sound and good feel to it, comes w some other sounds but the main focus is the piano sound
Trying to get my first piano have the option between the Alesis Recital 88 keys or Casio WK-245 ?
Visit nearby music shop and see what they have.
You might consider these
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YDP143R-Console-Digital-Rosewood/dp/B01DW69ZTA
https://www.amazon.com/Kurzweil-88-Note-Digital-Console-Arranger/dp/B01AR3D128/
Many online retailers offer discounts if you contact them.
Amazon Harmony (there is a link to have them call you on the items page). You have to speak to a rep but you can get ~15% off. Also, if you have an amazon credit card you get an additional 10% back. This brings the PX160 down ~23% + tax.
Guitar Center also offers 15% off if you call a rep through a number listed at the top of their site.
Las Vegas Music has a discount if you call/chat too but I don't know how much.
All of these are to get around MAP (minimum advertised prices).
Basically what I got. You can learn on it and I still am using mine two years in, but you'll wish you had that extra $170 to spend on a real keyboard when you buy one. Try checking for second hand options on craigslist or in stores. Or go for this instead, it's only a little more but has 88 keys, probably better action (but you also have to buy AC power adapter).
I second this - it's the cheapest I could find when I started earlier this year. I think I paid $449 for the setup which even without the sale is really close to your budget. I've linked the bundle below, the refurb version is just under $400. The keyboard itself without being on sale is also $400, so worst case you can make due and add on a cheap stand and chair.
The bundle: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-88-Key-Weighted-Digital-Sustain/dp/B06W2KV829/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=yamaha+p71&qid=1574951365&sr=8-6
The keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=p71&qid=1574951514&sr=8-1
What do you think about this one?
The only downside is see is the keys are semi weighted
Is this it?
https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Privia-PX-160BK-88-Key-Digital/dp/B0100RBPTC
Any thoughts compared to the Yamaha P45?
Here is an article that I found that compares the two
https://www.digitalpianoreviewguide.com/casio-px-160-vs-yamaha-p-45-which-is-better/
There are plenty out there that will upload to a program, it really depends on how you want to capture it. If you have the right program, you can either make an audio recording (garageband will do it just fine) or you can capture the MIDI if your keyboard has a MIDI output.
Personally, my favorite for light stuff like this is the Yamaha P35. I've got one that I use for gigs and recording and MIDI. It's a full-size 88-key keyboard, with weighted, graded hammer keys that has a great sound and even sounds pretty good with just the on-board speakers. It's got a line-out that can line-in to basically any sound system (3/4"), and it's also got MIDI ports so you can use it as a MIDI controller and record that way as well. AND it's pretty cheap, usually less than $400.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Series-P35B-88-Key-Digital/dp/B009CN8WZ6
I swear by this thing. I've had a bunch of fellow professional musicians try it out and end up buying one for themselves. It's great for any situation, really, from beginners to advanced players, from composers to hobbyists. Pretty versatile and simple.
looking at this
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Series-P105B-88-Key-Digital/dp/B008FVBX7A/ref=zg_bs_11970121_2
versus
http://www.amazon.com/Williams-Legato-88-Key-Digital-Piano/dp/B00P03P778/ref=zg_bs_11970121_1
If you end looking into buying a piano, I highly recommend this digital piano. The keys are weighted to feel just like like a real piano's keys and it has a wonderful, accurate sound. It doesn't have lots of different sound settings though, if that is important to you. I got that piano and this stand a couple years ago.
As far as learning to play, the piano is a pretty easy instrument to teach yourself. I taught myself on my dad's old keyboard from videos online. The biggest challenge is learning to play with both hands at the same time. What helped me was imagining both hands as one, as weird as that sounds...
I can take pictures of the piano so you can get a better idea of the size if you're interested.
Thank you very much for your help. It really means a lot. My plan is to borrow my friend's keyboard and learn piano from their before making my first purchase. I am also looking at this piano because it cost less then what I posted, and upon further inspection, it fits the requirements of what I want as a starter 88 key board that works with Midi.
"USB Connectivity
Expand your performance capabilities and experience the unmatched processing power of modern computers with Recital’s seamless USB-MIDI connectivity. Simply connect Recital to your Mac or PC using the on-board MIDI output for instant use with virtual instrument plugins, educational software or digital audio workstations"
So maybe this can work out once I prove my parents I can learn while also making some nifty remixes/remade songs I always wanted to do.
I'm looking for pianos/keyboards that match your description. Would it be better to try to find a used one? I don't want to overspend as I am a beginner.
So far my searching has brought me upon this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DZXE9NC/ref=pd_aw_vtph_267_bs_lp_1?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=1WA1NNVGQQ946XK9H7B9
Not sure if this is a good one. Not sure if it's worth is price. Is there a better one/cheaper one that I should get because I am a beginner?
Anything you would suggest I take a look at?
For an extra £150 would it be worth going up to a P105?
Amazon do a comparison, but it's lost on me:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009DER0MA/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;s=musical-instruments
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LY8OUQW/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_boDyT_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&amp;pf_rd_r=70WBXHS3R4SRWF012WP4&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=9b91e64c-2baf-551f-8c92-2ac2fac1db23&amp;pf_rd_i=11970121
It did last November. I haven't heard anything about this year, but I'll be watching. If it does, my guess is it'll be a Cyber Monday sale, since it looks like that's what it was last year.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/product/B01LY8OUQW?context=search
Thanks for the feedback. I checked out the PX-160 & found some models in the same price range in this review. Went to Guitar Center earlier
and got a chance to try out the Yamaha P-45 & P-125, and also a Casio that was around $600 (wasn't the PX-160, don't remember the exact model). I preferred how the keys felt on the Yamaha models, so I'm gonna try to get one of those used if I can find a good deal and if not then maybe a new P-71, which is the same model as the P-45 at a cheaper price (Amazon Exclusive).
> would like to test it with a cheaper option for now.
Only downside to that is if you mistake not liking what you bought for not liking the piano as an instrument.
> On Amazon and Guitar Center they mainly have good reviews.
Who writes the reviews? People who've played for a few hours and are having fun but might give up in a week, people who have played for a few years and are telling you how this was a great instrument for them to start out with, or someone who plays and teaches the piano, isn't that familiar with the allegro 2, but in their limited time with it thinks it's a good starter instrument etc...? Consider the source.
When you hit a key on the piano it makes a signal like 'note on key e4 velocity 85'. This is sent to a sound engine running inside the piano. In general lower end pianos have pretty mediocre sound engines. Assuming it has one, you can use a midi or midi over USB port to plug the piano into your computer to send that 'note on' signal to your computer and with the right software use your computer as the sound engine. A VST is that software. You would plug your headphones/speakers into your computer. By mediocre sound engine what I mean is that you won't notice any difference when you're still trying to figure out which key is a b flat. But if you really get into the piano you'll start to appreciate the difference within months.
>The main thing for me is the sound. I don't want something that is going to sound like garbage.
Even if you can't play anything, take your headphones to a store and listen to some demo tracks. You won't have to be able to hear the subtleties of 'better' sound engines for this. There's a lot of variety in how pianos can sound. You're just trying to pick out the kind of piano sound you like for now.
Good prices aren't always available, but a few to have as a bench mark among entry level models if you go shopping:
Casio PX160: $400, CDP130: $250. If you decide you want a bunch of sounds to toy around with every now and then: CDP230 for $350, px350 for $480, cgp700 for $680.
Yamah P45/71: $350, p115: $500
Roland FP30: $600 with stand and pedal bar for costco FP25 version without bluetooth
Korg B1: $360
Alesis Coda Pro: $300, $400 with stand and pedals.
Don't know prices off hand, but recently discontinued ES100 and new ES110 are good entry level options too.
Sticker price can be negotiable, sales are basically continuous, some are just better than others.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/Casio-CDP130-CDP-130-Digital-Piano/product/B00M4M9FF8?context=browse
Prices just around.
> "the past couple weeks I've been noticing that the keys seem to feel more and more artificial"
Allegro can be fine to start out on. But you'll outgrow it. If you notice that's happening and replace it then you'll be fine. If you don't you might stop enjoying your new hobby. The thing is, the same is true of the others you might consider buying, they'll just last a good deal longer.
You might be better off starting a bit upmarket from a Williams, but it depends on your situation. I know you've expressed reservations, but buying used can be a good option. You can sometimes find an older casio or yamaha that's equivalent in quality or better than the williams for less than $100. If you want to buy new but you're concerned about spending a lot of money and then not getting into the piano, one option would be to take your headphones to some stores, try out some entry level models and narrow down to a few you like the sound of, then buy one once you can get a great deal on it. That way if the hobby doesn't stick, or you decide to upgrade at some point, you can sell it for much less of a loss.
I'd go for a digital piano/keyboard. The primary thing you need to look for is that it has weighted keys so that it replicates the feel of an acoustic keyboard.
I was fortunate and stumbled across a used dp-105 for $300 on craigslist. I had been researching and shopping for a bit over a month. If I didn't end up finding the dp-105, I would probably have gone new with a dp-71. The dp-71 based on reviews is identical to yamaha's dp-45, which is their entry level weighted keyboard, and from my research the lowest I'd consider going. The dp-71 is an amazon exclusive partnership with yamaha and is $50 cheaper and comes with a sustain key, so seems to be a superior deal to the dp-45. You could go cheaper with williams brand I think they've got some semi-weighted keyboards for under $300, but if you really want a good experience learning piano I probably wouldn't do anything less than a dp-45.
If you buy used, make sure to bring headphones to test the audio output and test all the keys to make sure they sound ok. I'd also recommend going to a guitar center to feel out a few different keyboards, my local one had a dp-45 and it felt pretty good.
There was another reddit thread about searching for a new piano I found useful, I'll let you know if i find it again.
You could look into flowkey (find it on their website or the apple store or google play). I've been brushing up on my music knowledge with some youtube channels like "Piano Lessons on the Web" (also has a website, is also a private instructor), "Musicians Inspired", and "Pianote".
PLotW has an Amazon page with recommended books and a small range of electronic piano equipment for different experience levels.
Here's a link, if reddit will allow it:
https://www.amazon.com/shop/lessonsontheweb
And I'm looking to get this:
Costzon 88-Key Portable Electronic Piano, with a Black Handbag, 88-Key Full Size Digital Piano, Bluetooth and Voice Function, Portable Electronic Keyboard, with Sustain Pedal and Power Supply (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VVWXNB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t6-LDbNG3QY68
Learn your scales. Learn scales. SCALES. Knowing them helps with reading music more than you can imagine. I knew them back in my teens (the last time I was "full-time" with my music), and am trying to bring that knowledge back.
Lastly: be patient. Learning and mastering anything takes as long as it takes. Don't worry about the time, just the quality of your time you devote to it.
I hope this helps!