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If you’re planning on treating yourself or a loved one to a Piano this Christmas then this blog is for you! It’s our shortlist of the best digital pianos in 2021.
Yes, I know it feels like summer has only just ended, but this year, in particular, it’s worth planning ahead for Christmas. So let us be your guide…
Firstly, let’s consider your budget. It really is an important factor when you’re in the market for a digital piano, and to get maximum value for money, you need to spend wisely.
Also, you should also seriously consider buying preowned, as it usually costs less and there are some real bargains to be had. Check out our own selection of preowned digital pianos and keyboards by clicking here.
Now, let’s take a look at your options for Christmas…
Perfect for kids or complete beginners.
With this type of budget, you’re able to get a keyboard that is good quality and sounds, to the untrained ear, just like the real thing.
It’s plenty for say, a child under 10, who is showing an interest in playing to get started on to see if they might take it further.
Don’t expect to be ‘buying once’ at this type of price though because although the sound may be convincing the touch of the keys will not have that authentic piano feel to them. We call these ‘weighted keys’, and pianos/keyboards of this budget will not have weighted keys.
Most piano teachers will eventually recommend that beginners shift onto weighted keys so they can develop the appropriate muscle memory in their fingers and they become accustomed to how a ‘real’ piano feels. Here are our recommendations for this budget range:
Ideal for those people who are committed to learning.
In this budget range, we start to see models that have those all-important weighted keys.
There is also a big improvement in the richness of the sounds as the amplifier and speakers are of better quality. These types of pianos are ideal for ages 10+ who might be beginning formal lessons within the next few years.
See our recommendations below:
For players with good experience.
We begin to see some premium features as we move into this range.
This means high-definition sound sampling and genuine authenticity within the key mechanisms. These two things, in particular, give you the ability to express yourself more.
Think of a budding painter being given access to more shades of colour. They will have instantly improved their ability to use light and shade for effect. It works in a similar way with the improved sound in these pianos.
The perfect option for players that deserve the very best
For the mums and dads out there: This is the type of price range where you will most likely ‘buy once’.
That’s to say your child will have (hopefully) moved out and become financially self-sufficient before they need to upgrade to a better piano! For adults who are buying for themselves, you can expect this type of piano to be with you for many years to come and you shouldn’t feel the need to upgrade – (Unless you really, REALLY practice a lot).
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These items are sold on behalf of Yamaha, and are sent to us on a per-order basis, typically within 5-7 working days, unless an ETA is otherwise stated.
We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
Tracking will be provided by the haulier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
**The Yamaha CSP Series, Yamaha CVP905 & CVP909, Yamaha CLP875, 885 & 895GP, and Yamaha NU1Xa are all sold on behalf of Yamaha and arrive with us on a per-order basis. As soon as your piano has arrived, we will contact you to organise the appropriate dispatch method. ETA for stock is shown on the product page for those items.
***If you have included the optional £99 home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will send your details direct to the installation team, who will contact you within 48 hours to make arrangements.
Depending on which option is most appropriate, we will either contact you to discuss a bespoke ePianos delivery surcharge for goods we can’t package for a 3rd party courier, or otherwise dispatch goods via FedEx or APC.
If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Smaller items, such as books, discs, etc, will be dispatched via Royal Mail second class.
After purchase, you can download the file either from the order confirmation page or the "Downloads" tab in "My Account".
If you have selected the option to receive a pre-loaded USB stick, then this will be dispatched via Royal Mail.
We will contact you regarding any pre-ordered items, and let you know when they arrive so as to arrange delivery with you at a convenient time.
Used items can also be purchased using either of the following options (minimum loan amount of £250 after deposit):
Total amount payable: £893.32
Available finance options are displayed at checkout. Alternatively, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options, or email a finance application to you. Find out more by clicking here
Our seasonal opening hours are as follows:
We are closed on all bank holidays, therefore the processing of sales and deliveries will be delayed.
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
*Cashback amount varies product to product, as indicated.
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