Does Price Matter? (Cheap vs Expensive Digital Pianos)

Does price matter when it comes to owning a good-quality beginner digital piano or keyboard? I'm often asked which keyboard or piano is better for a beginner. The truth is -- there is no one answer. Everybody’s different and there are a lot of options out there. 😎
It can be overwhelming to know if you’re getting value for money so... we’re going to put some to the test! I’ve recruited Kaitlyn because she’s a beginner and she doesn’t know which ones are cheap and which are expensive.
She is going to test 5 different pianos and keyboards and then she’ll rate them out of 5 based on what she THINKS their price would be, with 1 being super cheap and 5 being quite expensive.
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- #1 - Roland Go:KEYS - 0:47
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- #2 - Roland FP-90 - 2:10
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- #3 - Yamaha MX-61 - 3:40
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- #4 - Casio XW-G1 - 5:18
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- #5 - Casio Privia PXS3000 - 6:40
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- #6 - Roland RD-2000 - 7:59
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- The results - 9:25
- Kaitlyn's Favorite - 9:48
- Tips for choosing a keyboard - 10:02
The goal for this lesson was to determine how much the price of a keyboard makes a difference in the quality and feel. Hopefully, you got some good tips!
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  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial Жыл бұрын

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  • @detomaso_6235
    @detomaso_62353 жыл бұрын

    "So young lady, which piano do you think is the most expensive? This cute little plastic red one with no buttons, or this big black metal one that has more controls than a fighter jet?" 🧐

  • @pianoman4036

    @pianoman4036

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol, but sometimes the keyboards with less buttons can better, The sound and the touch.

  • @liamonconlocha4898

    @liamonconlocha4898

    Жыл бұрын

    @Soulful Notes so what you are saying is do not be critical of you tubers, if you put a video up showing different pianos, expect criticism, which does not mean being negative.

  • @R4p1dzMYb0w

    @R4p1dzMYb0w

    6 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @markoquendo675

    @markoquendo675

    3 ай бұрын

    There’s a lot buttons on toy keyboards.

  • @alwaultra
    @alwaultra3 жыл бұрын

    The moment when you realise their cheapest is your most expensive.

  • @petzzz5900

    @petzzz5900

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂yes

  • @freespirit7139

    @freespirit7139

    2 жыл бұрын

    Throughout the whole video, I was like Where're the cheaper ones ? 💀

  • @dawsonmalferrari2843

    @dawsonmalferrari2843

    2 жыл бұрын

    Im just gonna embarrass myself here but i only got a 105$ 88 keys lmaoo. It also has no brand

  • @nhs.14

    @nhs.14

    6 ай бұрын

    @@dawsonmalferrari2843i have this dilemma. Got 61 keys unweighted (its yamaha, but still its unweighted), need to upgrade my keyboard, but i know ill be away in 2-3 years as i must study abroad to get my phd so i know i wont be able to use it for 3 years minimum even if i buy it right now

  • @gnuwaves743
    @gnuwaves7433 жыл бұрын

    I love how Kaitlyn uses fancy words like "kickback and functions" then Lisa replaces them with simple ones (springy and buttons). Idk why I find that so funny,

  • @armaan1560
    @armaan15604 жыл бұрын

    i hope Kaitlyn becomes a great pianist one day. 😊👍

  • @leighmccoy4089

    @leighmccoy4089

    3 жыл бұрын

    Of course she will. Of this I have no doubt. ❤ BTW I love electric pianos by Yamaha because of the weighted keys, bright sound pedals shaped and functional like an acoustic piano. Of the models shown here I like the richness of and size of the large Roland.

  • @antonygonzalez1672

    @antonygonzalez1672

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t people just have fun

  • @danielxmiller

    @danielxmiller

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@antonygonzalez1672 can it not be fun to become a great pianist? You make it sound like a chore. Becoming great at something you enjoy should also be fun, hard work of course, but in the end rewarding.

  • @DrQuizzler
    @DrQuizzler4 жыл бұрын

    It's interesting to see a beginner's take on playability when testing digital pianos. Seems like Kaitlyn's instincts were good, to look for a smooth, weighted action, and ease of control between dynamic levels (soft and loud). In a music store, she might have had a salesperson trying to talk her into buying pricier ones, by playing showy pieces, which is often a distraction from the shopper being sure what fits him or her the best. I agree with Lisa here that the best digital piano to practice on is one that's as close as possible to an acoustic piano's weight and touch, so you can play other pianos besides your own and it's not too different.

  • @TrashPanda-2112
    @TrashPanda-21124 жыл бұрын

    I'm learning on a casio ctk-593 with crayon marks on it. I picked it up for $25 at the flea market last summer. Starting small is a good start. (Im eyeballing korg synths right now)

  • @dennisnashville7114

    @dennisnashville7114

    4 жыл бұрын

    Smart. Now that you know how fun piano is, you can save up for a nicer keyboard. 🎹

  • @lionelndalanids6171

    @lionelndalanids6171

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've begun with a casio LK 150. I guess. Et avec le temps, it was not funny. For now , I'm using a Korg Pa 50sd. It's an old one but i'm enjoying more than I used to

  • @armaan1560

    @armaan1560

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro one bit of advice i will definitely give you is, try to start learning on a piano or keyboard with wooden keys the feel of wooden keys is completely different to plastic, really there is no comparison. When i started first playing i had a Yamaha p115, now alot of people say that this is a good piano, but the keys are plastic and don't feel realistic at all. One thing i realised was the keys were alot lighter yet, when i switched to a CLP-675, it just felt much easier to play even though the keys are wooden and in general it has a very heavy action. Just a quick edit, to add is the transfer over to a piano with wooden keys was very very difficult at first, it's like i had to relearn technique. Obviously given the CLP-675 has an unrealistically heavy action but still.

  • @Miraclin

    @Miraclin

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me ctk-4400 😁

  • @armaan1560

    @armaan1560

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Miraclin 🤭😂😢❤️👍

  • @adrianscarlett
    @adrianscarlett4 жыл бұрын

    Seems to me there were too many visual clues that hint at the cost.

  • @paulomagtunao4584

    @paulomagtunao4584

    4 жыл бұрын

    They could have put a mask

  • @sp10sn

    @sp10sn

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's not a game show, guys. Just asking her to guess.

  • @datdang9113

    @datdang9113

    4 жыл бұрын

    she's a beginner so I don't think she knows much about piano

  • @jimmyluffnin1297

    @jimmyluffnin1297

    4 жыл бұрын

    Look at the inputs

  • @bilibiliism

    @bilibiliism

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dat Dang but a piano thats like 7 times the size and solid built is obviously more expensive

  • @idk7721
    @idk77214 жыл бұрын

    All I am wondering is that this girl is so lucky because even though she is a beginner, she has SO MANY GODDAMN DIGITAL PIANOS TO CHOOSE FROM.

  • @yungifez

    @yungifez

    3 жыл бұрын

    And do many people to teach her

  • @bluefire2308

    @bluefire2308

    3 жыл бұрын

    I feel poor

  • @devkaul
    @devkaul4 жыл бұрын

    'She had played a couple but not that many' And I am here who had been playing on a non - weighted 61 keys keyboard for a couple of years now.

  • @kamaltrivedi2818

    @kamaltrivedi2818

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol same 😂😂😂

  • @imd5363

    @imd5363

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yamaha PSRF-51?

  • @mynameisbenL

    @mynameisbenL

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I had a 61 key non weighted keyboard but now I brought a proper digital piano for £400

  • @AbhayRajanOfficial

    @AbhayRajanOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same Bhai, par iska ki alag hi maja H 😂👀

  • @michellem4084

    @michellem4084

    3 жыл бұрын

    Everyone in india is like that... not worth spending unless u r earning on it.

  • @THuuDo
    @THuuDo4 жыл бұрын

    This was a great video! Thank you for the amazing information your channel provides for all of us!

  • @jlowens6646
    @jlowens66464 жыл бұрын

    I’m an absolute beginner and have subscribed to your course and my books are on the way. I bought the Casio Privia PXS3000. I love it! I have played the guitar for 32 years and have always wanted to learn the piano. Y’all make it easy to learn!

  • @calvinscott9298
    @calvinscott92984 жыл бұрын

    For piano practice, I use a Yamaha P105, which has weighted 88 keys, minimal sound options, but is the least expensive digital piano from the P series that connects to a computer. The P105 is 6 or7 years old. The current model is the Yamaha P125. It is not as authentic as an acoustic, but it sounds pretty good. One difference that is worth considering is the key width. Most synths and entry level keyboards have slightly narrower keys than digital pianos, which is helpful if you are learning and have small hands.

  • @donwood7700
    @donwood77004 жыл бұрын

    I have a Roland RD-200 and a Roland D-50. I really like the touch on the 200 and the d50 rocks! Great video! Way to go!

  • @PianoteOfficial
    @PianoteOfficial4 жыл бұрын

    Which one is your favorite? Here are the timecodes: - #1 - Roland Go:KEYS - 0:47 - #2 - Roland FP-90 - 2:10 - #3 - Yamaha MX-61 - 3:40 - #4 - Casio XW-G1 - 5:18 - #5 - Casio Privia PXS3000 - 6:40 - #6 - Roland RD-2000 - 7:59 - The results - 9:25 - Kaitlyn's Favorite - 9:48 - Tips for choosing a keyboard - 10:02

  • @FrancescoBellringer

    @FrancescoBellringer

    4 жыл бұрын

    I think that the 4th one is my favourite of them. Also like the 5th, but the sound on the 4th for me is quite nice

  • @duality4y

    @duality4y

    4 жыл бұрын

    my favorite isn't on the list, it's in my room XD

  • @chelok77

    @chelok77

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'd definitely choose the Roland Rd series, but the Casio xw-g1 is a great option for a synth as regards its price.

  • @biblicalhebrewmadeez1332

    @biblicalhebrewmadeez1332

    4 жыл бұрын

    I liked the Yamaha MX-61 for its size and color, not sure of the quality

  • @celaena77

    @celaena77

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's the Privia. Can i have it? Lol

  • @jencrowder5996
    @jencrowder59964 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a Roland F140 to start my journey and I love it. A friend who is classically trained recommended the same things Lisa did before I purchased, specifically get 88 keys if you can, and look for weighted keys. I’m super happy with my choice and it’s a joy to play. Thanks Lisa and crew for your KZread tutorials!

  • @vlaseansmithen3305
    @vlaseansmithen33054 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for uploading this video. I really liked to see you and Kaitlyn have a good time rating pianos.

  • @Eurotool
    @Eurotool4 жыл бұрын

    Everytime Kaitlyn starts trying out a piano it sounds like she's about to pull "Still Dre"

  • @yungifez

    @yungifez

    3 жыл бұрын

    True

  • @subhanbasumatary9879

    @subhanbasumatary9879

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 LoL same feeling

  • @JohnnyJTav
    @JohnnyJTav4 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a Casio CT-S300 on this March for starters I know it will take time I just keep watching your videos and a few other and trying not to be overwhelmed.

  • @dougross2256
    @dougross22564 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the video this is been a hard one for me I play a little bit of piano but my main instrument is a guitar I've been looking for a keyboard something with professional sounds I think the Yamaha MO XF8 is my first choice I think you'd sequencer is a plus that way you don't have to turn on the computer every time you want to play something or you come up with something you have to turn the computer on to record I think the Norge is a Mercedes covid keyboards thanks

  • @ilovetiaom
    @ilovetiaom4 жыл бұрын

    Practice is more important than price. Anyone wanna an expensive one, but...

  • @kaitsune00
    @kaitsune004 жыл бұрын

    Omg I just made a post on the forums about this!!! Thank you so much

  • @schausprecherin
    @schausprecherin4 жыл бұрын

    Love how she likes the white Roland :D I have a digital Roland Piano and we fell in love the second we saw each other ;) Bought it the same day I saw it and named it after Leopold Mozart: Poldi

  • @ninamoler1880
    @ninamoler18802 жыл бұрын

    Loved that big Roland at the end. I have a clavinova (Yamaha) that I have recently fallen back in love with partially due to your wonderful videos! I just started exploring your videos and hope to find your take on my beautiful piano.

  • @robmlisanti
    @robmlisanti4 жыл бұрын

    I own the MX-49 for just laying around with I love my MODX-6 Yamaha though!

  • @billgrabbe9992
    @billgrabbe99923 жыл бұрын

    Kaitlyn did a great job with scores. I can't question them at all. I really liked the selection of keyboards - great variety and several that I know well. The one tricky thing is the visual cues - the MX61 looks and feels cheaper than it sounds (I own one). The Privia has a great feel, and does not require an amplifier, but sounds a little boxy (even when amplified), so I think it makes a excellent beginner or practice instrument, but not one that I'd want to perform with. The coolest part of the demonstration is how tuned-in Kaitlyn was to the important differences. One thing that struck me but didn't get much attention is the decay time of the notes. Real pianos have a very long, smooth decay.

  • @yuurioholland8243
    @yuurioholland82433 жыл бұрын

    I like the white Roland too, I don't like keyboard with a lot of buttons and dials for extra functions 'coz it's overwhelming to me. As a beginner i like the simple one to focus on my keys learning. I appreciate your tips on keys softness, I thought the softer the better, i'm just a begginer, i watched your piano for beginners tutorials, thank you so much..i only have the Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 which i bought two years ago, I only practice a few weeks after buying it 'coz I lost my motivation practicing alone that time. Losing motivation to practice is always my struggle when self teaching myself at home. But these days my motivation is coming back to me so i'm watching a piano tutorials again and that's when I came across to your yt channel..i'm re learning the basics again

  • @russellbrown9655
    @russellbrown96553 жыл бұрын

    This is my 3rd week playing the piano, a true fresh beginner. I purchased a Alyesis Recital Pro. It's has 88 full hammer keys. I'm really happy with it, and the price is hard to beat Great KZread channel

  • @hanguyenanglamthanh8457
    @hanguyenanglamthanh84574 жыл бұрын

    Currently having a PS-X1000, FP-90 is definitely my dream

  • @lorenzocastelli8709
    @lorenzocastelli87094 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid! I am going to need all those suggestions once I can go out and buy a piano! :)

  • @FlorianRachor1
    @FlorianRachor14 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Interesting to see that she was pretty good in finding out what the pricier options were.

  • @demecarv5025
    @demecarv50254 жыл бұрын

    I am total beginner. I bought in January 2020 a Celviano AP 470. Honestly, I could see there were others options with more beautiful sound but too expensive for my budget. By the way, I am so happy with my AP 470.

  • @TomChappell1998
    @TomChappell19984 жыл бұрын

    I play a Roland RD-300 at church that is about £1000 cheaper than the Roland RD2000 but it still has a great realistic, piano-like feel. I also have the GoKeys for that I use at home as it fits on my desk and is good to take to different places (minus the fact that you need a 3.5mm jack to full size jack adapter) if you want to put it into a DI or PA system. Great video!

  • @IanjhIcks42
    @IanjhIcks424 жыл бұрын

    I've just bought the Roland FP-30 and love it!

  • @FiddlingwithmyWhistle
    @FiddlingwithmyWhistle4 жыл бұрын

    Just got a Kawai ES8... love it

  • @alwaysInMotion001
    @alwaysInMotion0014 жыл бұрын

    I agree with Lisa's choice - the Roland RD will be the best investment because it has all the benefits of piano while offering tons of synthesizer/music production features. I think it's important to decide what kind of musician you want to be - a pianist or a keyboardist/music producer person (or both) when you're buying your first keyboard. Because as we all know, price matters.

  • @jaydenlopez8165
    @jaydenlopez81654 жыл бұрын

    I have a Yamaha P-125 and I think it’s perfect for beginners (like me) because it’s got 88 weighted keys at a mid-range price. It doesn’t have a lot of functions like a synthesizer but if you’re a beginner it definitely has enough

  • @alializdeh7337

    @alializdeh7337

    4 жыл бұрын

    i had a p115 and had the same awsome feeling.

  • @pesto12601

    @pesto12601

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@alializdeh7337 Same same... did a ton of research and setting on the P-115 as well years ago.. best bang for the buck! Now, I'm rocking on a novalogic sl49mIII in addition.. the ability to hook up to a computer and go full instrument (any instrument) is amazing!

  • @WutipongWongsakuldej
    @WutipongWongsakuldej4 жыл бұрын

    I played a Roland's grand piano one (probably the same model you have in the studio) last month in the local distributor's show room. I think it's the only Roland's key I really like. Not too heavy, and really responsive. I think I learned to appreciate my FA-06's acoustic piano sound after playing that piano, as they sound really similar. The difference is in the keys I think.... Apart from that I find Kawai's keys are really good. Tried one out almost a decade back, and still nothing in the same price range come close to it, or may be because my hand is strong enough to fight with most V-Piano :D. If I have to choose one from those six, I might go with the Casio. The price is about perfect for me I think.

  • @orevaMonkeyDluffy
    @orevaMonkeyDluffy3 жыл бұрын

    Small big Doesn't matter neither *"buttons or function does"* it's your freaking skills practise and dedication that matters.

  • @alexandrebaz4765
    @alexandrebaz47654 жыл бұрын

    I am a beginner. My first 88-key piano was Casio Privia PX-130, second piano is now Casio Privia PX-160. Huge difference in sound and tactile feelings. PX-160 vs PX-130 is like a color tv vs black and white tv.

  • @gwendolynnowlan2427
    @gwendolynnowlan24274 жыл бұрын

    i got tthe new casiotone and it's pretty rad for the price tag and cool for entry level. it's pretty cool iit doubles as a midi controller for abelton

  • @ronibinshtock
    @ronibinshtock4 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a Yamaha clp695 and I love it! Closest digital I could find that mimics the action of my C7 in LA

  • @brendenclark6210

    @brendenclark6210

    4 жыл бұрын

    Any cons you've noticed on this? I've been thinking about getting a clavinova for a few years. Thanks!

  • @ronaldogarrosu2999
    @ronaldogarrosu29994 жыл бұрын

    I started off with an M-Audio Oxygen 61 keys that I bought used for like $100. It's a MIDI keyboard so I can pretty much feed in it any sound I like. I recommend starting small much like other suggestions in comments. When you want to upgrade, go for weighted keys so you can get the full playing dynamics experience. Ideally also MIDI so you can make your keyboard sound like anything you want. Bonus if it has some drum pads so you can create your own beats.

  • @JamieR

    @JamieR

    9 ай бұрын

    If you want to learn to play piano, it's definitely best to start with a weighted keyboard out of the gate. Because you develop poor habits when there is no resistance. Just my 2 cents.

  • @luckybarrel7829
    @luckybarrel78292 жыл бұрын

    Not only weighted, the ultimate is progressive weighted. Here the keys become harder to push the more you push them. That sorta mimics the acoustic piano again where when the hammers are raised when you strike the key due to gravity they fight back and make it harder to push.

  • @mlbullbooks
    @mlbullbooks4 жыл бұрын

    Great review! My favorite was the Casio Privia PXS3000, but maybe that's because a Casio was my first keyboard. I have the Alesis Recital Pro too, it's like a beginner digital keyboard, but it's hammer-action and still sounds pretty good for the price.

  • @tfmarketing12
    @tfmarketing122 жыл бұрын

    Great comparisons. Thanks for this. I think I'm going to put the Roland FP90 at the top of my list now for my next piano. I initially had the Yamaha MX88 at the top, but it might be worth it to pay a bit more to get a piano I'll really enjoy playing more. Looks like either one I go with will be a pretty good choice.

  • @dennisnashville7114
    @dennisnashville71144 жыл бұрын

    I have a weighted key electric piano and a synthesizer with some really good piano sounds. I practice on the piano (to strengthen my fingers) but I prefer to play the synthesizer. My playing feels more expressive and dynamic on the synthesizer for some reason. 🎹

  • @StainleyLebron
    @StainleyLebron4 жыл бұрын

    I have Yamaha P515 and I love it :) Their keys feel likes a Grand Piano.

  • @markreilly899

    @markreilly899

    4 жыл бұрын

    I just got the Yamaha P515 ten days ago, and I love it!

  • @torhildbeateborg8053
    @torhildbeateborg80532 жыл бұрын

    I loved the sound of the white one and the last one. Have a Yamaha PSR175 myelf and love it. Has resistance, feels and sounds like a good piano, organ. synth etc.

  • @avjake
    @avjake4 жыл бұрын

    She did extremely well! I'm a fan of my Kawai - the keys feel pretty close to the Yamaha grands that I've had a chance to toy with. But I would love to give either of those high end Rolands a chance.

  • @musikone1780

    @musikone1780

    4 жыл бұрын

    KAWAI MP 11's have the best keybeds.

  • @michaelkesterson9009
    @michaelkesterson90094 жыл бұрын

    So I have the Yamaha mx 88 for me I am new at piano. So for me I wanted a Piano/ keyboard that would be versatile and allow me to grow into. I spent about six months researching for the right piano/ keyboard. I didn't want something to cheat in a keyboard but at the same time, I didn't want to break the bank. I definitely wanted a good reliable piano/keyboard.

  • @danielvitalis1858
    @danielvitalis18582 жыл бұрын

    Just got a ctk 4400. Great instrument. Foi are inspiring PERFECT teacher Tks

  • @johnnweke5547
    @johnnweke55474 жыл бұрын

    She is still building her finger strength. Should have had her play a Montage or Kawai MP11 - so she can feel the weight of the keys lol

  • @seantran4178
    @seantran41782 жыл бұрын

    I went to visited couple stores (in US) and tried those 6-piano that you listed on screen. I found none of those that I like it. Let's not talking about the price. I think, The Yamaha P-125 88-key is the best piano that i want to spend time to play. Because, It builds on the real wood. It makes balance and every time i hit the key, It's feel very clear sound and I totally love it.

  • @stephenlennartz3466
    @stephenlennartz34663 жыл бұрын

    Excellent suggestions! Longtime musician/teacher here. I went through this process two years ago when I got an electric piano for my son. I did the deep dive research and narrowed it down to a Roland and a Yamaha (coincidence!?). The ones I found were in the $400 to $600 range. While both were excellent... we went with the Roland-- on sale for Christmas. The Roland has GREAT sound, weighted keys, and built in speakers. Another huge plus are the extra twenty or so sounds-- in addition to excellent acoustic and digital pianos there are strings, organs, brass, etc. Fun! TIP: I strongly believe that if you are simply seeking a solid digital piano for home use ... you really dont need to exceed the $600 tops price range. TIP: Even though my son got this piano for home use ... he has used it to perform occasionally and it is great for that too! Though if performance is your top goal consider some of the other lighter weight options.

  • @kadiea8664

    @kadiea8664

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I mean to go into piano. Can you happen to find the links to the Yamaha and Roland? I have a slight bias towards Yamaha cause my grandparents had a collector's edition acoustic Yamaha that I grew up around.

  • @raykrv6a
    @raykrv6a4 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Yamaha DGX-650 back in 2015. It's not perfect, but I'm a beginner. I like the sounds and the key feel. Plus it is a full size piano. Keyboards are OK, but I think they don't have the real feel of a piano and are for a different use. I use a MS Surface Pro 4 as it's screen is big enough to do lessons from and it's small enough to sit on the music stand, plus the battery lasts a long time. The best thing about a portable piano is they work great and can be moved easily or put away. I would love a baby grand, but don't have the room. So features, sound, key feel, portability are important to me.

  • @eyewisheyemight
    @eyewisheyemight4 жыл бұрын

    Bassist for 40+ years. Falling in love w/ keyboards now! I’m dreaming of the new Korg SV2 S 73. Have you heard these?! Soon... Notice that the instruments are favored from most expensive to least in perfect descending order. Also, you are such a wonderful teacher. You explain things in such a wonderful and easy to understand manner. You have a rare gift. Thank you!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I haven't played many Korgs really. I'd love to do another video with MORE pianos and keyboards :)

  • @Jeringeorgemusic
    @Jeringeorgemusic4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this topic 🎹😍

  • @brianandolina7091
    @brianandolina70913 жыл бұрын

    I have both a Roland digital 88 piano and a high end Yamaha digital 88 piano and love both. Also have a 88 key and a 61 key midi keyboard. Huge difference when jumping from a digital piano to a Midi. In the end huge Roland fan with my goto playing for pianos. Huge fan of this site.

  • @smoothstate
    @smoothstate4 жыл бұрын

    Roland's key mechanics is really awesome along with "supernatural" sound. I'm looking for FP-30 to be a starter e-piano for my daughter. I think FP-30 is the best choice among mid-level pianos

  • @alexf0101

    @alexf0101

    4 жыл бұрын

    For a starter I think FP10 is just as good, speakers are a bit weaker but definitely work great for practice in a room

  • @colinm9423

    @colinm9423

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I totally agree. I bought one a few months ago, as a beginner to start learning, and I'm really impressed by how it feels. It's so responsive to the touch. The key mechanics are incredible - you can be really expressive. And it sounds great. I bet your daughter's going to love it.

  • @PeaceNinja007

    @PeaceNinja007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Personally don't like Roland's piano sounds. I'd rather go for a newer Yamaha or a Kawai but I would go for a Roland for their non piano sounds.

  • @bingo1232
    @bingo12324 жыл бұрын

    THANKS soooooooo much! Blind comparisons are always interesting.... it's all fingers and ears. Thanks for taking us all along!!!

  • @jimmyluffnin1297
    @jimmyluffnin12974 жыл бұрын

    The second Roland sounds amazing

  • @Darwenhypnotherapy
    @Darwenhypnotherapy4 жыл бұрын

    I'm more likely to lean towards the synth/keyboards,having never learned how to play piano,had Yamaha organs for many years,and now have a Yamaha PSR S670 workstation keyboard- love the synth and electronic piano sounds it can make,but having not learned piano,I feel I have a lazy left hand - just sits on chords and let's the rhythm section do the rest - will have to study more and gain more dexterity in my left hand chord playing.

  • @goaway6640
    @goaway66404 жыл бұрын

    First and its amazing never stop what you do helps me alot

  • @patriciahutson
    @patriciahutson4 жыл бұрын

    Bought none of these. Sonata LP 8033 here in NZ. Lovely weight and nice sound without all the frills. Immensely suitable for any beginner and savings galore

  • @jenm2407
    @jenm24073 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled upon Pianote today and love, not only your videos but your energy. I played off and on growing up and for my Christmas gift this year, my amazing fiance purchased a keyboard for me. Knowing I've wanted to get back into playing for quite some time, he nailed it in the gift dept. 😉 Since I'm technically a beginner again after 30+ years, he picked up an 88 key (my #1 requirement) Williams Legato III for me. I have a question for you though. I find that it can be hit or miss when playing a key to have the sound play. Now, I've never used a keyboard before, strictly accoustic pianos so I'm not familiar with if this is normal or not. If it's a matter of building up the right finger pressing pressure, finger placement...etc. or is it the keyboard itself? Thank you for all you do. Excited to grow and build my skills with Pianote. Stay healthy and safe in 2021!

  • @vickyhendricks5357
    @vickyhendricks53573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. This was informative and wasn't talking only about beginners pianos. Thank you

  • @ArabianShalifa
    @ArabianShalifa3 жыл бұрын

    My choices here are my acoustic piano I talked my parents into when I was 7 or my son’s Yamaha Clavonova digital piano. He messed up getting to keep it after college. The could be a keyboard floating around we were given too. But I have been trying to learn to play a piano accordion too.

  • @SilverWolf941
    @SilverWolf9414 жыл бұрын

    I believe the first piano was the best one, not just for value, but as well as the recoil of the keys as a musician who uses a midi keyboard, thats definitely something I would favor first. But not just that the pianos displayed here all sounded most similar to a Yamaha grand, but some were very limited in harmonic resonances resulting in a very sharp sound. I believe the roland brand to have more saturated harmonics giving a fuller more complete range of frequencies. In terms of grand pianos I'm more of a Steinway guy myself.

  • @r2gnl
    @r2gnl4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting, would love to know where Kaitlyn would put a Korg D1 between this list.

  • @barryklinetobe4330

    @barryklinetobe4330

    3 жыл бұрын

    If I can ever learn to play with both hands I'm going to reward myself by buying a Korg D1. Some man on KZread was playing the Coda of Layla on a Korg and I was very impressed with the sound.

  • @polvorin15764

    @polvorin15764

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@barryklinetobe4330 fp30x all the way... best key action under 1000€.

  • @richardorlando1557
    @richardorlando15574 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a Alesis Recital Pro. I haven’t received it yet but would like your opinion on it. It was priced a $379.00, so not too expensive but has 88 full size hammer action keys, 12 voices, 128 notes polyphony, a metronome, adjustable touch response and is able to split the keyboard into two parts of equal sounds for teaching.

  • @PeaceNinja007

    @PeaceNinja007

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did you buy it in Costco?

  • @blueworld7018
    @blueworld70184 жыл бұрын

    My favourite was Yamaha MX-61 it was 😆so..... soft and melodies to the touch that I think would have been a great choice for beginners too because i can see that many piano players get inspired to play the piano by different music especially classical including me😋 and this keyboard would be a great way to start their journey because just by hearing the melody of the keyboard when Caitlin played it makes me feel it was meant and can be used for playing lots of music especially classical 😌

  • @joeminton105

    @joeminton105

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Yamaha MX-88 has the graded hammer system. Weighted keys.....and its Amazing. 1000$ US

  • @playfullerhome5844
    @playfullerhome58444 жыл бұрын

    We're using Casio CDP 135 and we love it. 88 keys, touch-responsive and weighted keys, but not that expensive.

  • @BT-uw5hm
    @BT-uw5hm3 жыл бұрын

    Good video. I would have chosen the RD-2000. I'm considering purchasing either the Yamaha MODX8 or Roland FA-08 . When you pound on the Roland it quietly absorbs the sound but on the Yamaha it has more of a hard stop. I'd get the Roland but can't find any. Yamaha are around but I think over time the keys have a hard stop when you pound on them may get old. I would welcome your feedback on the two mentioned above. Thanks.

  • @paxwallacejazz
    @paxwallacejazz4 жыл бұрын

    I'm a professional jazz pianist I get alot of small solo gigs some trio and quartet gigs as well but I really like having on-board speakers. I find that mixing the sound that factory acoustic engineers came up with, with auxiliary powered studio monitors provides a very full acoustic sound if the right keyboard is involved.

  • @SPECTRA890

    @SPECTRA890

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sorry please could you explain more on this?

  • @genio4000
    @genio40002 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm a non piano player. I have seen a few of your videos and the way you present the lesson is very pleasant. I've been thinking to accept the challenge and get a key board and give it a shot. What do you think?

  • @brianclark2023
    @brianclark20234 жыл бұрын

    Hey, love your tutorials, Im considering buying the Casio PX 560 for my first Piano, what are your thoughts and would you suggest anything else? Regards-Brian from sunny Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've heard good things about it! Do you have a chance to play it before you buy? I always recommend trying a piano first, because it's so important to like how it feels :)

  • @frankortega4280
    @frankortega42803 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy the portability and functionality of the Yamaha MX49. I also own a KORG SV1 which I love playing.

  • @sohankundu448
    @sohankundu4484 жыл бұрын

    Please make a tutorial of a Queen song. I loved the Bohemian Rhapsody tutorial so much. You made it easy and playable.

  • @kuyajevstv
    @kuyajevstv4 жыл бұрын

    I love the Casio Privia PXS3000. I WISH I HAD ONE.

  • @K9MO
    @K9MO4 жыл бұрын

    In the pure bang for the buck department Casio cannot be beat. I got used to my PX-350 and later had opportunity to play a 4000$+ Yamaha Clavinova baby grand and it felt and sounded horrible! To really appreciate the sound quality of Casios (or any keyboard with speakers built in for that matter, they just cant be made large enough) you need a good external audio amp and speakers. My latest setup is a Rockville RPM1470 powered mixer driving passive 3 way speakers. Its quite loud and you can plug in a mike (i use the Shure SM58 natch) for to hear yourself sing along.

  • @galenogarbeferreira4616
    @galenogarbeferreira46164 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so original.... great idea on this video. Second to none.

  • @acruzism
    @acruzism4 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, I want to thank you for uploading your videos and I am learning from them. I probably will pay into your program soon. I was wondering if you had taken time to check out the Roli Keyboards that are available. Personally I'm a flute and sax guy, but when I started to seriously look into the Roli Products, I immediately knew that this is the future of keyboards and sound design. And this is why I'm going to invest into your piano courses because I have fallen in love with these new concepts in the Roli keyboards. You are an amazing piano player, but I could just imagine what an enormous beautiful music you would create with them. BTW, I am not an affiliate with anyone, nor do I work with anyone. I just think you would be blessing to the world with your skills, and their products thanks for your time.

  • @daniel1112417
    @daniel11124172 жыл бұрын

    I have always had an interest in learning the piano, I haven't played an acoustic piano yet. I use a Novation 49SL MkII Midi (controller) Keyboard 49 key with FL Studio and a plugin called Keyzone Classic. the keys have a good feel, but no matter how lightly i push them it's still one loud sound.

  • @slimshekar
    @slimshekar3 жыл бұрын

    I have a 15 year old Alexis Fusion HD-8 that I’m learning to play on. It’s a great keyboard.

  • @Ashkankoushesh
    @Ashkankoushesh4 жыл бұрын

    I recently got a yamaha dgx 660 and im so happy 😍

  • @mikew9788

    @mikew9788

    4 жыл бұрын

    Got one for my son and I must say it seems real nice!

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic! I've heard great things about them :)

  • @unquienz
    @unquienz2 жыл бұрын

    Good video thanks 😊. What do you think of the Korg brand please?

  • @vaishalinain1440
    @vaishalinain14403 жыл бұрын

    I am having casio ctk 3500 and I had just bought that because I really don't know how to play it and never tried. But now I really wanted to know, is it good for me who is in between beginner and intermediate level. 🤔

  • @andywharam4846
    @andywharam48464 жыл бұрын

    The 1 digital piano the lady left out for testing for me (My favourite) is the Korg Grandstage, a beautiful piano with excellent keybed, weight, & beautiful sounds, 500 in total, comes with a free adjustable stand, available in 73 & 88 key versions, approx the same price as the Roland FP90.

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    We'll definitely be doing more comparisons in the future, and try to include all the suggestions from the comments! So glad you love your Korg!

  • @mariocg
    @mariocg2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video!!!! Thanks!!!

  • @giovanniprofeta3699
    @giovanniprofeta36994 жыл бұрын

    I bought an Alesis Recital 88 keys to start my journey! Can’t wait to put my fingers on it!

  • @Ky-oz9no

    @Ky-oz9no

    3 жыл бұрын

    I actually bought the same piano today! I'm interested in seeing how much progress you've made!

  • @giovanniprofeta3699

    @giovanniprofeta3699

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Ky-oz9no I had to return it. Now I got a Roland 88keys. Well, My brain works at 5.000 rpm while my hands are still at idle speed. Nevertheless, I'm having a blast learning something new everyday, each session is a step forward. I'm thinking about doing the right thing and buy the Pianote subscription.

  • @mioTive
    @mioTive4 жыл бұрын

    I remember this channel when it was less than 50k subscribers and the people were like It deserves more and here we are now. Much love from an OG subscriber🔥❤️

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for being with us from the start :)

  • @markhuff6849
    @markhuff68494 жыл бұрын

    Where was this video last week? lol My new Williams Allegro III was just delivered yesterday. I used to play (poorly) and have owned a cheap 61 key Yamaha and an old analog Korg electric piano. I'm using the quarantine to get back into it and decided to get a new one. For anyone looking at an inexpensive digital keyboard, the Williams has 88 weighted keys (actually a very nice feel), sturdy build, very full sound, and many more features than I'll use. I wrangled them down to $318 - including tax and delivery!

  • @kahunawife1

    @kahunawife1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I recently bought a Williams Legato to learn on and I love it. Not all the bells and whistles, but 88 keys, feels great and sounds beautiful!

  • @luvkayakn

    @luvkayakn

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been playing the Allegro II for 3 years, and honestly I'm quite happy with it. I had a spinet piano for over 50 years, and it just wasn't feasible to move it cross country. 😪

  • @sndman60
    @sndman604 жыл бұрын

    At this time I actually am learning piano on a Yamaha P-125 and I really like the responsive fully weighted keys and the really nice sound. If my experience was more developed and my budget would allow, I would choose either of the Roland; I prefer the Roland RD-2000. I actually shopped about 3 different music stores and of all the pianos I tried, I found that Casio more than the others (Roland, Yamaha, Kawai, Kurzweil, and Korg) was the most cheaply sounding, with an after ringing tinny sound, and I really never liked the feel of the keys. For my money, Roland and Yamaha. This was very informative and very useful. Thank you.

  • @PianoteOfficial

    @PianoteOfficial

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! The P125 is a fantastic piano as well. We'll definitely include that in our next comparison video :)

  • @lakshmikalyanaraman7813
    @lakshmikalyanaraman78134 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Casio CTK9000IN last year. I am learning to play online from your videos. Well, I wonder what would have been their opinion about my keyboard.

  • @rmukhfloyd
    @rmukhfloyd4 жыл бұрын

    Out of these keyboards my favourite would surely be the Roland RD 2000 followed by the Yamaha Mx. But in general my favorite is Yamaha Montage. Nothing can beat that monster!

  • @edenthomas6466
    @edenthomas64664 жыл бұрын

    thank you this helps so muchhh

  • @maddogmcrae
    @maddogmcrae4 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have that Roland RD-2000. I currently own a Roland JUNO-Di, another great Roland product. I love Roland and Hammond keyboards.

  • @SamStormsKBD

    @SamStormsKBD

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got a Juno Di, too. I'm gonna get an 88 keys and still thinking if I should keep the Di or sell and get another 61 keys. I love Di but its black keys are terrible

  • @JackC11111

    @JackC11111

    4 жыл бұрын

    I want an RD-2000 too. Right now I have a Roland RP-102.

  • @alessandromorelli9412
    @alessandromorelli94123 жыл бұрын

    Great idea. Thank you.

  • @patricj951
    @patricj9514 жыл бұрын

    I have used and enjoyed a Yamaha keyboard for many years. But I never learned to play piano, using a keyboard with light keys and accompanient function is not the same thing as piano. A digital piano with weighted keys is the way to go. After reading and listening to a lot of reviews I bought a Kawai ES110. I am extremely satisfied with it, as well the keys and sound provide an amazing piano feeling. And at a price that I didn't need to empty my savings account to get it.