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Choose Your Piano and Accessories
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My picks for adult beginners, grouped by budget, with everything you'll need to set up.
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A note from Aviva
Every keyboard on this page has the two things I never compromise on: 88 keys and weighted keys.
Start with your budget, then check what else you'll need. An all-in-one piano is ready to play out of the box. A keyboard-only pick needs a stand and a bench, and you'll find my favorites further down.
The one I play every day is the Roland RD-88 and Boston Baby Grand.
The easiest start
All-in-One Pianos
Keyboard, stand, music stand and bench in one box. Set it up and play.
— Under $1,000 —
Yamaha P-143
Complete set with stand and bench.
Roland FP-10 Bundle
With furniture stand and bench.
Yamaha P-225BLB
Complete set with stand and bench.
— $1,000 to $2,000 —
Yamaha Arius YDP-105R
Home piano in two finishes. Also in dark rosewood →
Roland F701-CB
Compact home piano.
Yamaha Arius YDP-165
Home piano with GH3 action, CFX grand sound and bench.
— Above $2,000 —
Yamaha Arius YDP-184
Home piano.
Kawai CA401
Concert home piano in satin black.
Casio Celviano AP-750
Console home piano in black, 39 tones.
Build your own
Keyboard Only
You'll also need a keyboard stand and a bench. My picks for both are further down.
— Under $600 —
Yamaha P-45B
Needs a stand and bench.
Yamaha P-71
Needs a stand and bench.
Roland FP-10
Keyboard only. Needs a stand and bench.
Yamaha P-145BT
Needs a stand and bench.
— $600 to $1,000 —
Roland FP-30X
Needs a stand and bench.
Roland FP-40
Needs a stand and bench.
Yamaha P-225
Needs a stand and bench.
Korg D1
Needs a stand and bench.
— Stage pianos · $1,000 and up —
Roland RD-08
Stage piano. Needs a stand, a music stand and a bench.
THE ONE I PLAY
Roland RD-88 EX
Stage piano. Needs a stand, a music stand and a bench.
Stand and pedals built in
Home Pianos With 3 Pedals
The furniture stand and 3-pedal unit come with it. You'll only need a bench.
Korg LP-380U · Black
Needs a bench only.
Korg LP-380U · Rosewood
Needs a bench only.
Roland F107
Needs a bench only.
Roland RP107
Needs a bench only.
Sit at the right height
Benches
Your elbows should be level with the keys. Hydraulic benches are the easiest to adjust.
— X-style —
AODSK X-Style Bench
Padded cushion.
RockJam RJKBB100
Adjustable padded bench.
— Regular —
SONGMICS Duet Bench
Classic piano bench.
Yamaha BB1
Padded wooden piano bench.
— Hydraulic —
lumizone Adjustable Keyboard Bench
Smooth hydraulic lift.
LOYALHEARTDY Adjustable Bench
Hydraulic lift, holds up to 400 lb.
lumizone Piano Bench · Smooth
Hydraulic lift, smooth top.
lumizone Piano Bench · Tufted
Hydraulic lift, tufted top.
— Premium —
Roland RPB-500BK
The comfiest bench here, but heavy (24 lb).
— Cushions · for a hard bench you already have —
Loveboat Bench Cushion
Piano bench cushion.
Piano Bench Cushion
30 × 14 in.
SAMTY Faux Leather Cushion
30 × 14 in.
For keyboard-only setups
Stands and Bundles
Get a stand on its own, or a stand and bench together.
Universal Keyboard Stand
Stand only.
Double-X Stand & Bench Set
Stand plus padded bench.
Liquid Stands Stand & Bench Set
Universal stand plus adjustable bench.
For later
Ready for Advanced Repertoire?
If you're planning to play advanced pieces, this is the set I'd recommend.
Yamaha P-525B
Premium sound and touch. Needs a stand and bench.
Stand for the P-525B
Made to fit the P-525B.
OPTIONAL
3-Pedal Unit for the P-525B
The P-525B comes with a sustain pedal. The full 3-pedal unit is for players who want all three; we won't use it until the advanced level.
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