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If you’re looking for the best piano for beginners then you’re probably feeling overwhelmed with the number of pianos and keyboards out there.
I’ve worked in the piano industry for 20 years and I’ve seen all sorts of makes and models become available.
I’m going to keep things simple and recommend what I think are the best choices in 2022.
Firstly, let’s do something fun and pretend that we have an unlimited budget.
In this hypothetical scenario, it’s actually quite easy to answer the question of ‘What’s the best piano for beginners?’.
For me, it’s the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-809.
This is an absolutely wonderful piano. If one were to magically appear in my sitting room, I would be a very happy sausage!
It boasts Yamaha’s ultra-realistic key mechanism (GrandTouch™) and a piano sound that gives the player all the range they’ll ever need.
Both of these things (plus the superb tutorial features) will benefit the beginner from Grade 1 all the way to Grade 8 and beyond.
You can see how enthusiastic I am about it in the video below.
11m
Watch Chris explain the big upgrades on the Yamaha CVP-809
You’re most likely working to a budget of some kind but are also facing this rather difficult dilemma when searching for the best piano for beginners.
It’s difficult to find the balance, isn’t it?
After wrestling with the aforementioned dilemma many of our customers find the next model a good compromise.
This model ticks many of the boxes for beginners whether they be adults or children. It has;
I know you have many more questions about this model not least its price, so let me help with that now.
To see our latest prices & offers on the Yamaha CLP-735 simply click here.
Also, I recorded a video called ‘Yamaha CLP-735 digital piano | Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.’ that you can watch below.
14mWatch Chris answer frequently asked questions about the Yamaha CLP-735
As you might expect – what with it being 2022 – piano technology has advanced spectacularly and the Yamaha CSP range really focuses on aiding the learning process.
The Yamaha CSP range consists of the CSP150 & CSP170 (learn the differences between these models by watching my video here).
Essentially, they use a clever system called StreamLights to give you a simple-to-understand visual aid when learning how to play.
When you’re considering the best piano for beginners, you must take into account the personality of the student involved. If you suit the traditional way of learning then a basic piano (like the Yamaha CLP-735) might suit you better.
If, however, you like your smartphone and tablet technology then definitely check out my video below that explains how they integrate with the Yamaha CSP range.
16mWatch Chris explain the main differences between the Yamaha CLP & CSP ranges of digital piano and how smartphones and tablets can be intergrated
There’s absolutely no doubt that you get better value for money when buying a preowned digital piano or keyboard.
Once you’ve decided which type of piano or keyboard you’re going to purchase it’s well worth browsing our huge selection of preowned items here.
You’ll find that there’s plenty to choose from and if you’re a little unsure about purchasing second hand then you might find reading my guide about it helpful by clicking here.
Here at ePianos, we’re unlike many other music shops in the UK because we’re digital piano & keyboard specialists.
If you have a question during your search for the best piano for beginners, no matter how insignificant you might think it is, then just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help you.
Oh, finally, if you want to see how a new piano might look in your home, check out Yamaha’s Spaces app for Augmented Reality fun by clicking here.
Bye-bye!
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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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