Here is a list of keyboards and extra gear we recommend for piano lessons at Da Capo.
Yamaha P125 Digital Piano Deluxe Bundle with Furniture Stand and 3-Pedal Unit. This is a higher end keyboard with built in stand and pedals. This model is fully weighted and 88 keys (full size). This one will last many years in a piano player's journey!
Yamaha P45, 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano (P45B) & L85 Keyboard Stand, Black. This is Yamaha's middle of the road keyboard. This model is fully weighted and 88 keys (full size). This link includes the built-in body, which we recommend for stability. You can also order it without the body and put it on a double X stand, listed below.
Williams Legato III 88-Key Digital Piano Black 88 Key. This is a good budget friendly option for an entry level keyboard. This one won't last forever, so you'll need to upgrade if you stick with playing for a while. This model has only semi-weighted keys but is full size (88 keys). This one is not my first choice but definitely a great, budget friendly, starter piano!
Roland RP-501R 88-key Supernatural Digital Piano with Bluetooth. The excellent quality of a Roland console piano, designed for home. Progressive Damper Action pedal offers continuous response for half-pedaling and other traditional acoustic piano techniques which you don't always find in electrics. This model is fully weighted and 88 keys (full size). This is an excellent electric, but it does come with a hefty price tag. The good thing is the quality will last for ages!
Please don't ever buy or accept a traditional piano without having it checked out! They're very expensive to dispose of if you end up with one that can't be repaired! We do not sell real pianos but have contacts that can find you new or used pianos, depending on your preference. Reach out to us if you're wanting to find a real piano for your home.
If you buy a keyboard without a built-in stand, you'll need to buy an external one. Please DO NOT buy a stand with a single X in it. They're cheap and there's a reason. They are so wobbly! You don't want a significant financial investment, like a keyboard, on a wobbly stand that falls over with the slightest bump. And if you have kids around you know that the bumps might not be so slight! The extra little grips on the outside will also keep it from sliding around too much.
Eventually you will need to learn how to use the pedal when playing piano. Here's a universal (it can be used for any brand keyboard) sustain pedal. Sustain Pedal Universal with Polarity Switch by Wegrower for Keyboards, Digital Piano, MIDI and Synthesizer
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