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Pianos & Keyboards

The piano is an acoustic string instrument that’s been quite popular since its invention in the 17th century. It can produce a variety of different styles of music and produces a sound that almost everyone finds pleasant. Keyboards are a modern alternative. They are played in a similar fashion, but no longer use strings to produce sounds, but rather prerecorded sound samples.

One of the major advantages of these instruments is, that they are easier to learn than other string instruments for example - it might take you months to be able to produce a pleasant sound on a violin, whereas a keyboard or piano will sound nicely from day one.

Keyboards have also evolved a lot in the past decades and can produce a range of sounds that by far surpasses the abilities of a piano. But not all keyboards are created equal, and neither are pianos.

Below you will find several guides on how to find the best piano or keyboard for your needs, as well as help in choosing between those two. There are also reviews for additional equipment that you might need, like amps, but also for online courses that can help you master your keyboard or piano faster and in a fun way.

Top 10 Keyboards and Digital Pianos for Beginners

by James Nugent Last Updated

The best keyboards and digital pianos for beginners in 2022 aren’t always the most obvious choices. You have to understand what you want to get out of an instrument and its features/functions.

Some options will deliver short-term gains, some long-term, and the instrument’s value depends on the student, too. We are all different, so our top 10 picks include better choices for kids, some that are better for adults, and some fantastic all-rounders. We have everything you need to go from complete novice to a confident musician.

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Yamaha Arius YDP-164 Review

by James Nugent Last Updated

We are taking a look at the YDP-164, the latest addition to the Yamaha Arius range of digital pianos. The YDP-164 is the successor to the YDP-163 and it sits very near the top of the range.

In our Yamaha YDP-164 review, we look at what this digital piano has to offer and how it compares to its predecessor and competition.

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Digital vs. Acoustic Piano: What to Opt for as a Beginner?

by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated

Have you ever been in a position that left you wondering which piano is the best fit for you? Well, it is easy to be confused with the two available options, digital and acoustic that comes in a thousand forms.

Price is mostly the first thing that will dictate your choice, but does it stops there? No! I believe there are several other things you should take into consideration just before you decide what to go for.

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Yamaha PSR-EW300 Review: A Worthy Replacement of YPG-235?

by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated

Not so long since the release of the Yamaha PSR-EW300, a portable entry keyboard and a worthy replacement of YPG-235.

The keyboard is part of the lower end spectrum considering the manufacturing and price but a definitely capable instrument.

It has proven itself to be functional, durable and able to accolade entry players and prepare them to be great pianists.

That said, below is a Yamaha PSR-EW300 review that will show you how you can benefit from it and overall if it is a worthy investment.

We will also compare it with its predecessor the YPG-235 as they are all designed to aim the same demographic of players.

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