Best Digital Pianos in the UK

This electric piano offers plenty of other features besides the Duo function. For instance, changing the settings of this piano simply couldn't be any easier. You can change the settings by pressing just one "GRAND PIANO / FUNCTION" button: by pressing and holding it, you can select tones, play demo tunes, set the speed of the metronome and much more. This lets you concentrate more on your musical creations rather than on the functions of the piano.

Speaking of the extra functionality, there is plenty here on offer. This piano provides 10 stereo sampled voices along with a range of instruments, with a total polyphony of up to 64 voices. This is an astounding range that will let you compose a complete symphonic masterpiece with just one instrument. You can even combine two voices into one in order to create a more versatile sound if you wish.

The keyboard itself has a slim design that is highly portable, and should fit comfortably on any full-sized keyboard stand. Included is a USB port that lets you connect the keyboard to your computer for use with music composition software. Please note, however, that despite the portable nature of the keyboard, it is only powered through an AC adapter, as no battery compartment is included. However, anyone who doesn't find this to be a problem will certainly love all of the other features and capabilities of this digital piano from Yamaha.

One of the best aspects of this keyboard is in its high degree of portability. The keyboard itself is rather slim and lightweight, which makes it quite easy to transport, while still being sturdy enough to not feel fragile. With options to use it with both AC power and on battery power (6 AA batteries required, not included), you can use this keyboard virtually anywhere you go. The same characteristics that give it such portability also make it quite easy to store away when not in use, so those who have little free space in their homes will be able to store it quite easily in order to free up space.

Of course, this upright piano has a lot more to offer than its portability. You get a wide variety of ports on this model, including connectors for headphone jacks as well as an AUX input for other devices. There is even an input for a peddle if you wish to use one with this keyboard. Furthermore, the built-in Bluetooth allows you to synchronize the piano with a smartphone or tablet to stream songs from your music library or from training applications. You also get a 3-month subscription to the Skoove Online Learning Platform, a great bargain for beginning musicians. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this excellent keyboard from Roland will give you everything you need to create and play at your best.

Although this keyboard has a great number of features intended for helping beginners learn how to play, this model is not simply limited to such a demographic. In fact, this keyboard has a wide number of features that make it ideal for professionals as well. For instance, the unique Dance Music Mode is a functional tool for creating tracks: 100 standard and 50 Dance Music rhythms (including House, Hip-Hop and EDM), as well as original sound effects will give you more than enough tools at your disposal for creating the best dance tracks imaginable.

Along with this feature, this keyboard contains many of the same features found on other high-end models. The keys are all touch-sensitive, letting you play notes hard or soft based on the sensitivity of the key presses. This works with the hundreds of tones that are built-in to the keyboard, giving you a wide variety of sounds to use in your compositions. The standard array of ports are also present, including ones for headphones, auxiliary input, and a pedal jack. The keyboard can even connect to a mobile device through the Chordana Play app, letting you download and play songs. The only nitpick here is that the built-in speakers have a rather low volume, but those who have external speakers to connect to shouldn't find this to be an issue. In the end, this model from Casio is not only the perfect digital piano for beginners, but a great model for the advanced pianist as well.

Many digital pianos are known for having rather weak speakers, often requiring connecting to more powerful speakers when used in a performance. Not so for this model. The 2 built-in speakers have a total power of 20 watts, so you can organise musical performances for relatives and friends without the need for external speakers. By the way, there are 2 x RCA outs for audio output in case you do need to connect to more powerful speakers, so this keyboard will have all of your bases covered on that front.

All of the standard ports are included on this keyboard. Along with the aforementioned RCA outputs, you also have a headphone jack for using headphones when you don't want to disturb others, an auxiliary input for a microphone or another audio input device, a pedal jack, and a USB connector for connecting your keyboard to a computer or another device. The keyboard is powered by both an AC adapter as well as 6 AA batteries (not included), so you have the option of playing this keyboard wherever you want, even if there is no power socket available. As a nice bonus, a music rest is also included for holding sheet music, something that is often missing from other models. Even though this budget piano is limited in the number of tones in comparison to some other models, those who don't need such a selection will find this to be a superior model in every other aspect.

Although this model is geared towards beginners, that doesn't mean it leaves out many of the advanced features found on more expensive models. In fact, the number of features it has is quite surprising given the low price of this model. For instance. this keyboard includes 10 built-in tones that model a variety of musical instruments, including both string and wind instruments, giving you a virtual orchestra to choose from. There are also 10 built-in rhythms, ranging from a waltz to rock and roll, giving beginning composers a great starting point for creating their own masterpieces. There is even a range of demo songs and percussion effects that will let you create your own rhythm if you so desire.

When you do create your own compositions, the keyboard includes a 40 note record and playback feature for saving your short tunes for later use. About the only thing missing from this digital keyboard is a sensitivity function for the keys, although this will hardly be missed by any beginners who are just learning how to play. The 49-key piano gives beginners plenty of notes to use, though, and the portability of this unit includes the ability to run on both AC power and 6 AA batteries. In short, if you are a beginner who needs the basics plus some extra features to help in learning how to play, this model will be exactly what you need.