{"id":25607,"date":"2023-04-26T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T08:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=25607"},"modified":"2025-11-10T09:31:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T09:31:21","slug":"best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Digital Pianos with Weighted Keys"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#In_a_hurry\" >In a hurry?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Top_10_digital_pianos_with_weighted_keys\" >Top 10 digital pianos with weighted keys<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#1_SDP-2_Stage_Piano_by_Gear4music\" >1. SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#2_Casio_CDP_S110_Digital_Piano\" >2. Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#3_Yamaha_P145BT_Digital_Piano\" >3. Yamaha P145BT Digital Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#4_Roland_FP_10_Digital_Piano\" >4. Roland FP 10 Digital Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#5_Casio_AP-S450_Digital_Piano\" >5. Casio AP-S450 Digital Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#6_Yamaha_P225_Digital_Piano\" >6. Yamaha P225 Digital Piano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#7_Casio_PX_S1100_Digital_Piano\" >7. Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#8_Kawai_ES120_Digital_Stage_Piano\" >8. Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#9_DP-10X_Digital_Piano_by_Gear4music\" >9. DP-10X Digital Piano by Gear4music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#10_Yamaha_DGX_670_Digital_Piano\" >10. Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Benefits_of_weighted_keys\" >Benefits of weighted keys\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Different_types_of_weighted_keys\" >Different types of weighted keys<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Semi-weighted_and_weighted\" >Semi-weighted and weighted<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Hammer_action\" >Hammer action\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Graded_hammer_action_weighting\" >Graded hammer action weighting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#What_else_do_I_need\" >What else do I need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Are_non-weighted_keys_good%E2%80%AF\" >Are non-weighted keys good?\u202f\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Do_weighted_keys_wear_out\" >Do weighted keys wear out?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Do_weighted_keys_affect_sound%E2%80%AF\" >Do weighted keys affect sound?\u202f\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-digital-pianos-with-weighted-keys\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital pianos have some form of weighted keys. But what exactly is it?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys are designed to replicate the natural resistance you feel in the keys of an acoustic piano due to their interior mechanisms. This feeling under the keys is called<\/span><b> action.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action is important in an acoustic piano as it\u2019s how you physically connect with the instrument and show your expressivity and articulation. In an acoustic piano, each key moves a hammer and a series of levers. This is what you can feel through the key and what&#8217;s known as &#8220;action&#8221;. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In most digital pianos there are no hammers, so manufacturers use mechanics and other techniques to make the keys feel as though they\u2019re connected to hammers inside an imaginary piano body. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll discuss our favourite\u00a0<strong>digital pianos with weighted keys\u00a0<\/strong>and, afterwards, we&#8217;ll go into more detail about the benefits of weighted keys and the different types of weighting out there.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;In a hurry? &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_a_hurry\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Here are our top three picks.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-11\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-11\">\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Best stage pianos for beginners.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music\/1D57\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check the current price<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Yamaha P145BT Digital Piano<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Great quality sounds and action in a beginner-friendly model.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-With-Bluetooth-Black\/75F5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check the current price<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>DP-10X Digital Piano by Gear4music<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Best digital upright piano for beginners.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-10X-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Matte-Black\/W5V\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check the current price<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-11 from cache -->\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2024\/07\/Secondhand-keys.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Secondhand keys&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Secondhand-keys&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/secondhand\/keys?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=secondhand_keys&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Secondhand Keys Banner&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;41655&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Top 10 digital pianos with weighted keys 1. SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_digital_pianos_with_weighted_keys\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top 10 digital pianos with weighted keys<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_SDP-2_Stage_Piano_by_Gear4music\"><\/span>1. SDP-2 Stage Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> by Gear4music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><em>Best stage piano for beginners.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25630 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Weighted<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polyphony: <\/b>32<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>8 (Grand piano x 2, electric piano x 2, organ x 2, vibraphone, harpsichord)<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb and chorus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first piano on our list is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music\/1D57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SDP-2 Stage Piano<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This fantastic piano for beginners has a full 88-key, fully weighted keyboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It&#8217;s also extremely portable, perfect if you need a lightweight piano for gigging with the benefit of weighted keys.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The four 10W speakers produce a sound that&#8217;s perfect for small, intimate venues. And if you need more volume, the stereo phono outputs enable you to plug into a PA system. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There&#8217;s a headphone jack on the back so you can practise with headphones and without bothering people. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also bring new timbres to your sound thanks to the piano&#8217;s eight tones. These include two grand pianos, two electric pianos, two organs, a vibraphone, and a harpsichord. You can further refine the sound with the onboard reverb and chorus effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music\/1D57&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;2. Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Casio_CDP_S110_Digital_Piano\"><\/span>2. Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most compact graded hammer action pianos out there.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25631 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds:<\/b> 10 (grand piano x 3, electric piano x 3, harpsichord, strings, organ x 2)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>4 reverbs, 4 choruses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong> has a tiny footprint and weighs only 10.5kg. Despite this, Casio have managed to put their <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">into the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CDP S110 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by using their<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> high-density mounting technology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II is a full hammer action keybed with that&#8217;s weighted in zones. This means that the lower notes feel heavier and the higher notes feel lighter, just like they would on an acoustic piano.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having graded hammer action keys on a piano that&#8217;s just over 10kg is perfect if you&#8217;re looking to gig or travel with your piano. Furthermore, you can buy the specially designed <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-SC-800P-Keyboard-Bag\/2U3S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC-800P case<\/a><\/strong> to safely carry your S110 around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single sustain pedal is also included so you can add expression to your playing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;3. Yamaha P145BT Digital Piano\u00a0&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Yamaha_P145BT_Digital_Piano\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. <\/span>Yamaha P145BT Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great quality sounds and action in a beginner-friendly model.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-48450 alignright size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha P145BT Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/03\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Graded Hammer Compact<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>10 (grand piano x 2, electric piano x 2, organ x 2, strings, harpsichord x 2, vibraphone)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Widely regarded as one of the very best pianos for beginners, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-With-Bluetooth-Black\/75F5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha P145BT<\/a><\/strong> is certainly a great choice if you&#8217;re after quality weighted keys. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The P145BT features Yamaha\u2019s <strong>Graded Hammer Compact<\/strong> keybed. Like the CDP S110, this is a hammer action keyboard with heavier keys towards the bottom of the instrument\u2019s range.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The P145BT&#8217;s speakers are meticulously angled to perfectly emulate the sound reflection found on a grand piano&#8217;s soundboard and lid, resulting in an impressively clear and robust tone that spans from the bass to the treble. Moreover, it features a Sound Boost function that adds an extra punch to your sound!<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boasting a minimal design, the front panel only has a handful of controls. The bulk of the piano\u2019s settings can be altered by simply holding the button on the panel and pressing a certain key to change settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P145BT-Digital-Piano-With-Bluetooth-Black\/75F5&#8243; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;4. Roland FP 10 Digital Piano &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Roland_FP_10_Digital_Piano\"><\/span>4. Roland FP 10 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><em>Uses triple sensors make repetitive notes much easier.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keyboard action: <\/b>PHA-4<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>96<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>15 (grand piano x 4, electric piano x 2, harpsichord x 2, organ x 2, strings x 2, synth pad, jazz scat)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Ambience, brilliance, strings resonance, damper resonance, and key-off resonance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black\/2U9X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Roland FP 10<\/strong><\/a> is Roland\u2019s offering for a starter piano like the Yamaha P45. And it certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint. Roland always do a great job with the quality of their sounds, so you can rest assured that the FP 10 has a fantastic array of sounds to get stuck in with, including four acoustic piano sounds and two electric piano sounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>PHA-4<\/strong> keyboard action that Roland have installed is really great. Much like the P45, this is a <strong>graded weighting<\/strong> that replicates the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers. It\u2019s also a <strong>triple sensor action<\/strong>, so fast repeated notes will be much easier to pull off.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492.jpg\" alt=\"Roland FP 10 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"1200\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-600x176.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-1024x300.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-768x225.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-1080x316.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-980x287.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492-480x140.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black\/2U9X&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;5. 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Casio AP-S450 Digital Piano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34693 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio AP-S450 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action:<\/strong> Smart Hybrid Hammer Action\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Polyphony: <\/strong>256\u00a0notes<\/p>\n<p><strong>In-built sounds: <\/strong>26 tones<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black\/66EA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio AP-S450 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong> is a high-end piano with a premium keybed. If you&#8217;re after exceptionally authentic-feeling action, the Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard is ideal.<\/p>\n<p>It brings realism right to your fingertips, offering a tactile response akin to that of an acoustic piano, precisely responding with softer dynamics to lighter playing and heavier dynamics to more intense playing. This is then complemented by the resin construction of the keys.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting a polyphony of 256 notes, the AP-S450 ensures that even the most intricate compositions are delivered with clarity and without the frustration of dropped notes. This, combined with its 26 built-in sounds, gives you extensive scope to compose, practise, and perform.<\/p>\n<p>The piano features Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity, but, to be honest, we wouldn&#8217;t expect any less at this price point. This allows for seamless integration with various educational and recording applications, enhancing the learning and creative processes. The digital piano&#8217;s speaker system is engineered to produce a sound that is both rich and immersive, ensuring every note is heard in full-bodied clarity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-AP-S450-Digital-Piano-Black\/66EA&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;6. Yamaha P225 Digital Piano&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Yamaha_P225_Digital_Piano\"><\/span>6. Yamaha P225 Digital Piano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Portable design with Yamaha&#8217;s innovative GHC keyboard.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30428 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha P225 Digital Piano, White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action:\u00a0<\/b>Graded Hammer Compact (GHC)<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>192<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds:\u00a0<\/b>24<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x4, Wall EQ, Stereophonic Optimiser, Sound Boost x2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White\/5REO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha P225<\/a><\/strong><\/span> is an elegantly compact and lightweight digital piano that&#8217;s designed for both beginners and seasoned pianists. It features a newly developed Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard, which provides a realistic piano-playing experience, mimicking the feel of an acoustic grand piano by offering an accurate response and a wide dynamic range.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0.5\">One of the key highlights of this digital piano is its use of Virtual Resonance Modelling (VRM) Lite technology. This innovative technology allows the Yamaha P225 to emulate the rich, resonant tones of Yamaha&#8217;s flagship concert grand piano, the CFX, delivering an exceptional level of sonic realism.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0.5\">Better still, the speakers are strategically placed to replicate the natural sound reflection you would expect from an acoustic grand, creating an immersive audio experience. And there&#8217;s Bluetooth audio compatibility, so you can wirelessly connect with your smartphone or tablet and play along with your favourite songs or just simply listen to music through the piano&#8217;s speakers!<\/p>\n<p>You can also link to the Smart Pianist app, which provides access to a vast selection of preset songs and practice materials.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P225-Digital-Piano-White\/5REO&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;7. 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Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This piano&#8217;s action has smart features to simulate a triple sensor keybed.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25637 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>192<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>18 (Grand piano x 3, piano x 3, electric piano x 3, harpsichord, vibraphone, strings x 2, organ x 4, bass)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Acoustic simulator, hall simulator x4, surround x 2, chorus x 4, brilliance and DSP effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black\/42WH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong> is another extremely slimline piano that still offers hammer action. It boasts Casio\u2019s <strong>Smart Scaled Hammer Action<\/strong>, which is based on the larger Scaled Hammer Action, changed to be compact enough to fit in the S1100\u2019s chassis &#8211; this is where &#8220;smart&#8221; comes in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As not all mechanisms are able to fit into the S1100, sensors and computer chips are used to fill in the gaps. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, a chip estimates the approximate position of the key between the two sensors when you press it. It then <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses that guess to emulate a third sensor. This helps you play repetitive single notes as if you had a <strong>triple sensor key action<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The keys also feature synthetic ebony and ivory textures for a realistic feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black\/42WH&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;8. Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kawai_ES120_Digital_Stage_Piano\"><\/span>8. Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple high-quality Kawai pianos are sampled for use in this piano.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keyboard action: <\/b>RH-Compact<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>192<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>25 (piano x 9, electric piano x 4, organ x 3, vibraphone, harpsichord, bass x 3, pad, choir, strings x 2)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai are famous for their acoustic upright and grand pianos. As you might expect from a company with such experience in acoustic pianos, their keyboard actions and piano sounds are among the best you can get today. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ES120<\/strong><\/a> is Kawai\u2019s introductory stage piano. It features some fantastic feeling keys and great quality piano sounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featuring Kawai\u2019s <strong>Responsive Hammer Compact<\/strong> keyboard action, this piano feels amazingly realistic. It\u2019s based on the larger and heavier <strong>Responsive Hammer Action III<\/strong> keybeds seen in Kawai\u2019s more premium models.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai also have a reputation for fitting some fantastic piano sounds in their instruments. The ES120 has several high-quality grand pianos inside it using their <strong>Harmonic Imaging sampling<\/strong> technique.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Usually, when sampling a piano, manufacturers record a certain key at various dynamics, they then record another key higher up the piano, and then the next one, and so on until there&#8217;s a database of samples to build a digital piano sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai do this but they sample every single key on the piano, so each key\u2019s unique effect on the overall piano sound is accurately replicated. This makes the piano much more detailed and higher in quality than many other pianos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano, Black\" width=\"1200\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-600x183.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-1024x312.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-768x234.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-1080x329.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-980x299.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black-e1682348044374-480x146.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;9. DP-10X Digital Piano by Gear4music&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_DP-10X_Digital_Piano_by_Gear4music\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">9.<\/span> DP-10X Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> by Gear4music<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looks great in your home thanks to the cabinet design.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25639 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DP-10X-MB by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Hammer action<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>24 (Piano x 5, accordion, clavinet, harpsichord, organ x 2, vibraphone, strings x 2, choir, guitar x 2, bass guitar x 2, Brass x 2, flute, clarinet, pad x 2)<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x 9, chorus x 4, feedback, flanger x 3, delay x 2, celeste x 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want a good beginner\u2019s digital upright piano with hammer-action keys, you can\u2019t go wrong with our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-10X-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Matte-Black\/W5V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DP-10X<\/a><\/strong>. This is perfect if you want an affordable way to get a digital piano in your own home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the keys are hammer weighted, meaning they feel very similar to the keys of an acoustic piano. You also can enjoy the use of the three integrated pedals in the cabinet. With these, you can unlock the full expressive potential of the piano through the <strong>soft<\/strong>, <strong>sostenuto,<\/strong> and <strong>sustain<\/strong> pedals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are built-in effects too, allowing you to customise your piano sound. Standard reverbs and choruses are included, but there are also some creative effects like feedback, flangers, and delays that you can use to completely change your sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The usual practice features are also present: you can use a metronome, save a two-track recording of your playing, and listen to demo songs. Plus, you can split the bass and treble parts in order to practise each hand separately alongside the songs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-10X-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Matte-Black\/W5V&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;10. Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Yamaha_DGX_670_Digital_Piano\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">10.<\/span> Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><em>Boasts a<\/em><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ccompaniment and arranging functions, a large screen, and chord features<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25640 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano, White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Graded Hammer Standard<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>256<\/li>\n<li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>601 + 29 drum\/SFX kits<\/li>\n<li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb, chorus, DSP, compressor, and EQ<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the most expensive piano on our list, and it has the most extensive feature set too. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White\/3Q7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha DGX 670<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s keyboard is based on the same <strong>Graded Hammer Standard<\/strong> action that other Yamaha pianos have, but its sounds take it up a notch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <strong>Yamaha CFX<\/strong> concert grand piano has been recorded in detail in order to supply some of the piano sounds inside the DGX 670. Yamaha\u2019s Virtual Resonance Modelling also simulates the sounds of an acoustic piano&#8217;s mechanisms such as string and hammer sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only can the instrument\u2019s acoustic characteristics be replicated, but you can also simulate different spaces to play in, whether it&#8217;s a concert hall, cathedral, or practice room. The nuances of raising the lid of a grand piano can also be replicated for an even more authentic experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yamaha\u2019s Stereophonic Optimiser improves the experience of listening through headphones. All the sounds you hear are processed through the Stereophonic Optimiser, meaning each sound appears to come from the instrument in front of you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The DGX 670 has some features that set it very much apart from the other pianos on this list. These are the <strong>style<\/strong> and <strong>chord<\/strong> features. Yamaha\u2019s <strong>Adaptive Style<\/strong> function detects the notes you\u2019re playing and the style in which you&#8217;re playing them, it then produces an accompaniment to match. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also choose chords to be played with a single finger. This is useful if you&#8217;re starting out or want to assign harmonies to other instruments in your accompaniment. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This isn&#8217;t something you tend to see on pianos; accompaniment features are more common on <strong>arranger<\/strong> or <strong>workstation keyboards<\/strong>. But the DGX 670 appears to straddle this boundary somewhat, and it does so very well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these features take advantage of the <strong>4.3-inch display<\/strong> on the instrument. Again, displays of this size and style are usually found on workstations and arranger keyboards. The extra screen real estate makes menu diving much easier and complex arrangements more user-friendly. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White\/3Q7W&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;CHECK THE CURRENT PRICE&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;NEW CTA Button&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text_size=&#8221;14px&#8221; button_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_border_width=&#8221;0px&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#0e95cf&#8221; button_font=&#8221;Arial|700|||||||&#8221; button_icon=&#8221;&#x35;||divi||400&#8243; button_icon_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|30px||30px|false|false&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset6&#8243; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;2px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Benefits of weighted keys &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_weighted_keys\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Benefits of weighted keys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s briefly run over what weightings exist for digital pianos and what it means for your piano playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 springs produce a little resistance when you press the keys down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 similar to semi-weighted, just with more weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a series of levers and mechanisms designed to authentically replicate the action of an acoustic piano.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded hammer action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 similar to hammer but the lower notes feel heavier and higher notes feel lighter, replicating the different hammer weights on an acoustic piano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Principally, the main benefit of weighted keys is the level of <strong>realism<\/strong> you get from them \u2013 many of the other benefits arise from this extra realism and accuracy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, the more realistic the key weighting is, the more <strong>strength <\/strong>you&#8217;ll build\u00a0in your fingers and become accustomed to the resistance and weight that the keys have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many pianos also have advanced piano sounds that are designed to replicate the sounds of hammers or the subtleties in how you press the keys down. With an accurately weighted keyboard, you can play with the same <strong>expression<\/strong> you would have on an acoustic instrument and be able to hear and feel that expression through the instrument.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighting in the keys provides an easy transition from digital pianos to acoustic pianos. If you\u2019re accustomed to a hammer-weighted digital piano, then moving over to an acoustic will be less difficult, and vice versa would also be true. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The other major benefit is that weighted keys feel more fun! They offer a more tactile response when you\u2019re playing and can make it more enjoyable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music.jpg\" alt=\"A pianist playing the DP-10X-MB by Gear4music\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Different types of weighted keys&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_types_of_weighted_keys\"><\/span>Different types of weighted keys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Semi-weighted_and_weighted\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Semi-weighted and weighted<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted is the form of weighting that you\u2019ll find on many beginner pianos or ones designed for portability. Some high-end stage pianos also have premium-feeling semi-weighted keybeds. Old rock organs have often been described as having a similar action to semi-weighted and weighted pianos too.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted keys give some resistance when you press down on them. This replicates the resistance that acoustic pianos offer while not quite providing the realism of more advanced actions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys are very similar to semi-weighted, but as the name implies, weighted keys are a little heavier to press. They&#8217;re also likely to weigh more, so pianos with these keys are a little less portable.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both of these types of weighting are often enjoyed by organ and electric piano players. The direct response from the springs can make fast and agile passages easier and more comfortable to play on weighted keys. Hammer action keys may not feel responsive enough for rhythmically tight styles of music like jazz or funk. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are downsides and inaccuracies to this type of weighting. When you press the key down, the amount of resistance you will experience is consistent throughout the whole key press. With an acoustic action, you&#8217;ll initially feel some resistance but this lessens when the key is moving. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hammer_action\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hammer action<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action uses more complex mechanisms to accurately replicate the series of weights and levers inside an acoustic piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This kind of action feels more like an actual piano, and it even includes the \u201cnotch\u201d sensation that can be felt on an acoustic, which is why it\u2019s favoured on digital pianos too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action pianos are much heavier than non-hammer action pianos as the intricate mechanisms and counterweights in each key all add up. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That being said, you can still find stage pianos with hammer action that are designed for portability. Some of them are lightweight but some can still be heavy. However, they&#8217;re usually more compact and less bulky to make up for this. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graded_hammer_action_weighting\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Graded hammer action weighting<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded hammer action weighting, sometimes known as \u201cscaled hammer action weighting\u201d, takes the same complex mechanisms involved with hammer-weighted keys and adds an extra layer of realism. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an acoustic piano, the hammers for the lower notes are heavier as they need up to three heavier gauge strings. The higher strings are the opposite, being much thinner. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded weighting replicates this by making lower keys feel heavier than the higher keys. Usually, these are weighted in groups with\u00a0\u201czones\u201d of keys that progressively get heavier the lower you go.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is extremely important for digitally replicating an acoustic piano in an authentic manner. The subtle differences in weight are noticeable if you play acoustic piano often &#8211; having to adjust your technique between acoustic pianos and digital pianos with no weighting can make practice very difficult. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Something to watch out for in these more advanced actions is the number of sensors in the keys. Usually, there are two: one that detects when you start moving the key and another that detects when the key is pressed.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The sound is usually made when the bottom sensor detects the key being pressed fully and then the sound stops when the upper sensor detects the key returning to its normal position.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This can cause issues with repetitive notes on a single key. On an acoustic piano, you can play these notes repeatedly without the key rising all the way back up, this would not be possible on a double-sensor keyboard action. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Triple-sensor keyboard actions place a third sensor in between the first and second. This means the piano can detect when the key is partially raised rather than only being able to tell If the key is fully released.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can play repetitive passages far easier with the three sensors and the key will just feel more realistic too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music, White\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1.jpg 1330w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1330px) 100vw, 1330px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What else do I need?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_do_I_need\"><\/span>What else do I need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you can see from our selection, many digital pianos come as just the keyboard &#8211; with no stand included unless you purchase a package. Therefore, one major thing to consider when buying a digital piano is where you&#8217;ll store it and what kind of stand you&#8217;ll need.<\/p>\n<p>Will you perch it on a desk or will you invest in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/accessories\/stands\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dedicated stand<\/a><\/strong>? If the latter, we recommend the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Recording-and-Computers\/modul-Universal-Wooden-Keyboard-Stand-Black\/62TK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modul Universal Wooden Keyboard Stand<\/a><\/strong> as it suits all 88-key keyboards and digital pianos, it&#8217;s robust enough to endure hours and hours of practice, and it offers a more stylish aesthetic than the standard X-frame stand.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need a pair of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Headphones\/Types.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">headphones<\/a><\/strong> for silent practice. Check out our guide to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/best-headphones-for-digital-pianos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best piano headphones<\/a><\/strong> to help you narrow your search!<\/p>\n<p>And finally, you&#8217;ll also need a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/pianos-keyboards\/accessories\/stools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stool<\/a><\/strong>. Choose one that&#8217;s sturdy, comfortable, and that matches the finish of your piano.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;FAQs &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_non-weighted_keys_good%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are non-weighted keys good?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-weighted keys are good if you\u2019re playing synthesisers or any other instrument that only responds to velocity. Weighted keys capture the nuances of how a piano feels and well-designed piano sounds will reproduce things like the sound of the hammers moving or strings resonating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_weighted_keys_wear_out\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do weighted keys wear out?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As piano keys are essentially mechanical devices with several moving parts, there&#8217;s always a chance that a part will wear out over time. This shouldn\u2019t be a concern though as this would have to be over an extremely long period of time with very intensive playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_weighted_keys_affect_sound%E2%80%AF\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do weighted keys affect sound?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys don\u2019t affect sound inherently. However, the sounds programmed into your piano are likely to be more premium with weighted keyboards and will sound better. Weighted keys can affect your technique and encourage more articulation and expression than an unweighted keyboard does. This will cause changes to the sound of your piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Final thoughts &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So now you should know all about weighted keys and how they can affect your piano playing. Here\u2019s a quick recap of what weighted keys are and how they can help your playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acoustic pianos have levers behind each key to produce the motion needed for the hammer to strike the string. Digital pianos use different methods of weighting to try and emulate this. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted and semi-weighted keys use springs and weights to supply resistance when you press keys down.\u00a0They don\u2019t have the \u201cnotch\u201d feeling of resistance that acoustic pianos have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action uses a mechanism that&#8217;s similar to the action in an acoustic piano. This creates a more accurate-feeling keyboard on which you can articulate and perform a wider range of techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded (or scaled) hammer action is the same as hammer action, but the lower keys have more resistance when you press them and the higher keys have less. This is to emulate the heavier hammers in the bass notes on a piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having good action in your piano helps you practise more accurately, especially if you play acoustic instruments outside of your personal practice. You&#8217;ll be much more accustomed to how a piano with real hammers feels and the strength in your hands will be properly built up. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action keyboards can often be very heavy, especially with very intricate weighting systems. 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In an acoustic piano, each key moves a hammer and a series of levers. This is what you can feel through the key and what&#8217;s known as &#8220;action&#8221;. In most digital pianos there are no hammers, so manufacturers use mechanics and other techniques to make the keys feel as though they\u2019re connected to hammers inside an imaginary piano body. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":25629,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many digital pianos have some form of weighted keys. But what exactly is it?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys are designed to replicate the natural resistance you feel in the keys of an acoustic piano due to their interior mechanisms. This feeling under the keys is called<\/span><b> action.\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Action is important in an acoustic piano as it\u2019s how you physically connect with the instrument and show your expressivity and articulation. In an acoustic piano, each key moves a hammer and a series of levers. This is what you can feel through the key and what's known as \"action\". <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In most digital pianos there are no hammers, so manufacturers use mechanics and other techniques to make the keys feel as though they\u2019re connected to hammers inside an imaginary piano body. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>In this article, we'll discuss our favourite\u00a0<strong>digital pianos with weighted keys\u00a0<\/strong>and, afterwards, we'll go into more detail about the benefits of weighted keys and the different types of weighting out there.<\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">In a hurry?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p>Here are our top three picks.<\/p><p>[table id=11 \/]<\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Top 10 digital pianos with weighted keys<\/span><\/h3><h4>1. SDP-2 Stage Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> by Gear4music<\/span><\/h4><p><em>Best stage piano for beginners.<\/em><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25630 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Weighted<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polyphony: <\/b>32<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>8 (Grand piano x 2, electric piano x 2, organ x 2, vibraphone, harpsichord)<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb and chorus<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first piano on our list is our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music\/1D57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SDP-2 Stage Piano<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This fantastic piano for beginners has a full 88-key, fully weighted keyboard.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It's also extremely portable, perfect if you need a lightweight piano for gigging with the benefit of weighted keys.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The four 10W speakers produce a sound that's perfect for small, intimate venues. And if you need more volume, the stereo phono outputs enable you to plug into a PA system. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to practise silently then the headphone jack on the back is there so you can practise without bothering people. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also bring new timbres to your sound thanks to the piano's eight tones. These include two grand pianos, two electric pianos, two organs, a vibraphone, and a harpsichord. You can further refine the sound with the onboard reverb and chorus effects.<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music\/1D57\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>2. Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most compact graded hammer action pianos out there.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25631 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds:<\/b> 10 (grand piano x 3, electric piano x 3, harpsichord, strings, organ x 2)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>4 reverbs, 4 choruses<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong> has a tiny footprint and weighs only 10.5kg. Despite this, Casio have managed to put their <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">into the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CDP S110 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by using their<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> high-density mounting technology<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II is a full hammer action keybed with that's weighted in zones. This means that the lower notes feel heavier and the higher notes feel lighter, just like they would on an acoustic piano.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having graded hammer action keys on a piano that's just over 10kg is perfect if you're looking to gig or travel with your piano. Furthermore, you can buy the specially designed <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-SC-800P-Keyboard-Bag\/2U3S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC-800P case<\/a><\/strong> to safely carry your S110 around.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A single sustain pedal is also included so you can add expression to your playing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S110-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP S110 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. <\/span>Yamaha P45 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Great quality sounds and action in a beginner-friendly model.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25632 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha P45 Digital Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Graded Hammer Standard<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>10 (grand piano x 2, electric piano x 2, organ x 2, strings, harpsichord x 2, vibraphone)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x 4<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Widely regarded as one of the very best pianos for beginners, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-Black\/1805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha\u00a0P45<\/a><\/strong> is certainly a great choice if you're after quality weighted keys. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The P45 features Yamaha\u2019s <strong>Graded Hammer Standard<\/strong> keybed. Like the CDP S110, this is a hammer action keyboard with heavier keys towards the bottom of the instrument\u2019s range. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yamaha have used their <strong>AWM synthesis<\/strong> to supply the sounds in this piano. AWM synthesis uses a digital recording of an instrument and then, with the help of processing technology, simulates the full piano sound when you\u2019re playing by adding reverberation or other sounds.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Boasting a minimal design, the front panel only has a handful of controls. The bulk of the piano\u2019s settings can be altered by simply holding the button on the panel and pressing a certain key to change settings.<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-P45-Digital-Piano-Black\/1805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha P45 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>4. Roland FP 10 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><em>Uses triple sensors make repetitive notes much easier.<\/em><\/p><ul><li><b>Keyboard action: <\/b>PHA-4<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>96<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>15 (grand piano x 4, electric piano x 2, harpsichord x 2, organ x 2, strings x 2, synth pad, jazz scat)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Ambience, brilliance, strings resonance, damper resonance, and key-off resonance<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black\/2U9X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Roland FP 10<\/strong><\/a> is Roland\u2019s offering for a starter piano like the Yamaha P45. And it certainly doesn\u2019t disappoint. Roland always do a great job with the quality of their sounds, so you can rest assured that the FP 10 has a great array of sounds to get stuck in with, including four acoustic piano sounds and two electric piano sounds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>PHA-4<\/strong> keyboard action that Roland have installed is really great. Much like the P45, this is a <strong>graded weighting<\/strong> that replicates the heavier bass hammers and lighter treble hammers. It\u2019s also a <strong>triple sensor action<\/strong>, so fast repeated notes will be much easier to pull off.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black\/2U9X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roland FP 10 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25633 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Roland-FP-10-Digital-Piano-Black-e1682346253492.jpg\" alt=\"Roland FP 10 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"1200\" height=\"351\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4>5. Korg B2 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><em>Can fill the role of stage piano and digital upright.<\/em><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25634 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Korg-B2-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Korg B2 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>NH (Natural Weighted Hammer) keyboard action<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Polyphony: <\/b>120<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>12 (grand piano x 5, electric piano x 3, harpsichord, organ x 2, strings)<\/li><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b>Effects:<\/b> Reverb and chorus<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>Korg B2<\/strong> is Korg\u2019s beginner stage piano, much like the P45 and FP 10 are for Yamaha and Roland. It comes with Korg\u2019s <strong>Natural Weighted Hammer<\/strong>\u00a0action. Like many other graded hammer actions, this features heavier keys in the bass notes and lighter keys in the higher notes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This instrument is fairly <strong>portable<\/strong>, too. It weighs a mere 11.4kg, so it\u2019s not too cumbersome to take to gigs. Even if gigging isn't your thing, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/X-Frame-Keyboard-Stand-by-Gear4music\/5IH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>specially designed stand<\/strong><\/a> can be bought separately and your B2 will fulfil the role of a digital upright piano. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Better still, this handy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Korg-B2-Digital-Piano-X-Frame-Package-Black\/30O3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B2 bundle<\/a><\/strong> has a stand and more for a quick, easy setup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The B2 boasts an impressive and diverse range of built-in sounds, including five German and Italian grand pianos. You can also play with three electric pianos, three organs, and strings. Each instrument has been sampled to capture every possible detail. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many other features are typical of a piano like the B2. There's a library of demo songs and a USB port on the back for using MIDI, and you can alter many settings such as transposition and add effects like reverb or chorus. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There's no screen on this piano, so any settings or sounds you want to change will have to be done through combinations of buttons and piano keys. This is useful for quickly accessing and changing settings without having to click through loads of menus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Korg-B2-Digital-Piano-Black\/30NZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korg B2 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>6. Casio CDP S360 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Same portability as the S110 \u2013 but with many more features.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25635 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-CDP-S360-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio CDP S360 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>128<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>700<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x 10, chorus x 4, and DSP effects<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <strong>Casio CDP S360<\/strong> is very similar to the S110 but it has several extra features and improvements. For example, the same Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II is included, but now there are 700 sounds to choose from. <\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You also have accompaniment features, recording features, and even support for triple pedal units. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these extra features are fitted into a piano that's barely heavier than the CDP S110, so you won\u2019t have to sacrifice portability.<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-CDP-S360-Digital-Piano-Black\/42X4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio CDP S360 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>7. Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This piano's action has smart features to simulate a triple sensor keybed.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25637 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano, Black\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>192<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>18 (Grand piano x 3, piano x 3, electric piano x 3, harpsichord, vibraphone, strings x 2, organ x 4, bass)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Acoustic simulator, hall simulator x4, surround x 2, chorus x 4, brilliance and DSP effects<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano is another extremely slimline piano that still offers hammer action. It boasts Casio\u2019s <strong>Smart Scaled Hammer Action<\/strong>, which is based on the larger Scaled Hammer Action, changed to be compact enough to fit in the S1100\u2019s chassis - this is where \"smart\" comes in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As not all mechanisms are able to fit into the S1100, sensors and computer chips are used to fill in the gaps. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, a chip estimates the approximate position of the key between the two sensors when you press it. It then <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uses that guess to emulate a third sensor. This helps you play repetitive single notes as if you had a <strong>triple sensor key action<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The keys also feature synthetic ebony and ivory textures for a realistic feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black\/42WH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio PX S1100 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4>8. Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Multiple high-quality Kawai pianos are sampled for use in this piano.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b>Keyboard action: <\/b>RH-Compact<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>192<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>25 (piano x 9, electric piano x 4, organ x 3, vibraphone, harpsichord, bass x 3, pad, choir, strings x 2)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai are famous for their acoustic upright and grand pianos. As you might expect from a company with such experience in acoustic pianos, their keyboard actions and piano sounds are among the best you can get today. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ES120<\/strong><\/a> is Kawai\u2019s introductory stage piano. It features some fantastic feeling keys and great quality piano sounds.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Featuring Kawai\u2019s <strong>Responsive Hammer Compact<\/strong> keyboard action, this piano feels amazingly realistic. It\u2019s based on the larger and heavier <strong>Responsive Hammer Action III<\/strong> keybeds seen in Kawai\u2019s more premium models.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai also have a reputation for fitting some fantastic piano sounds in their instruments. The ES120 has several high-quality grand pianos inside it using their <strong>Harmonic Imaging sampling<\/strong> technique.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Usually, when sampling a piano manufacturers record a certain key at various dynamics, then they record another key higher up the piano, and then the next one, and so on until there's a database of samples to build a digital piano sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kawai do this but they sample every single key on the piano, so each key\u2019s unique effect on the overall piano sound is accurately replicated. This makes the piano much more detailed and higher in quality than many other pianos.<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black\/4WSM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Kawai-ES120-Digital-Stage-Piano-Black.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai ES120 Digital Stage Piano, Black\" width=\"1200\" height=\"434\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">9.<\/span> DP-10X Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\"> by Gear4music<\/span><\/h4><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looks great in your home thanks to the cabinet design.<\/span><\/i><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25639 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"DP-10X-MB by Gear4music\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Hammer action<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>64<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>24 (Piano x 5, accordion, clavinet, harpsichord, organ x 2, vibraphone, strings x 2, choir, guitar x 2, bass guitar x 2, Brass x 2, flute, clarinet, pad x 2)<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb x 9, chorus x 4, feedback, flanger x 3, delay x 2, celeste x 3<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want a good beginner\u2019s digital upright piano with hammer-action keys, you can\u2019t go wrong with our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-10X-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Matte-Black\/W5V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DP-10X<\/a><\/strong>. This is perfect if you want an affordable way to get a digital piano in your own home.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All the keys are hammer weighted, meaning they feel very similar to the keys of an acoustic piano. You also can enjoy the use of the three integrated pedals in the cabinet. With these, you can unlock the full expressive potential of the piano through the <strong>soft<\/strong>, <strong>sostenuto,<\/strong> and <strong>sustain<\/strong> pedals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are built-in effects too, allowing you to customise your piano sound. Standard reverbs and choruses are included, but there are also some creative effects like feedback, flangers, and delays that you can use to completely change your sound. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The usual practice features are also present: you can use a metronome, save a two-track recording of your playing, and listen to demo songs. Plus, you can split the bass and treble parts so you can practise each hand separately alongside the songs.<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now |<strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/DP-10X-Digital-Piano-by-Gear4music-Matte-Black\/W5V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> DP-10X Digital Piano by Gear4music<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">10.<\/span> Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano<span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><em>Boasts a<\/em><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ccompaniment and arranging functions, a large screen, and chord features<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-25640 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano, White\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Keyboard action: <\/b>Graded Hammer Standard<\/li><li><b>Polyphony: <\/b>256<\/li><li><b>In-built sounds: <\/b>601 + 29 drum\/SFX kits<\/li><li><b>Effects: <\/b>Reverb, chorus, DSP, compressor, and EQ<\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is the most expensive piano on our list, and it has the most extensive feature set too. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White\/3Q7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha DGX 670<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s keyboard is based on the same <strong>Graded Hammer Standard<\/strong> action that other Yamaha pianos have, but its sounds take it up a notch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <strong>Yamaha CFX<\/strong> concert grand piano has been recorded in detail in order to supply some of the piano sounds inside the DGX 670. Yamaha\u2019s Virtual Resonance Modelling also simulates the sounds of an acoustic piano's mechanisms such as string and hammer sounds. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not only can the instrument\u2019s acoustic characteristics be replicated, but you can also simulate different spaces to play in, whether it's a concert hall, cathedral, or practice room. The nuances of raising the lid of a grand piano can also be replicated for an even more authentic experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yamaha\u2019s Stereophonic Optimiser improves the experience of listening through headphones. All the sounds you hear are processed through the Stereophonic Optimiser, meaning each sound appears to come from the instrument in front of you. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The DGX 670 has some features that set it very much apart from the other pianos on this list. These are the <strong>style<\/strong> and <strong>chord<\/strong> features. Yamaha\u2019s <strong>Adaptive Style<\/strong> function detects the notes you\u2019re playing and the style in which you're playing them, it then produces an accompaniment to match. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can also choose chords to be played with a single finger. This is useful if you are starting out or want to assign harmonies to other instruments in your accompaniment.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is not something you tend to see on pianos; accompaniment features are more common on <strong>arranger<\/strong> or <strong>workstation keyboards<\/strong>. But the DGX 670 appears to straddle this boundary somewhat, and it does so very well.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All these features take advantage of the <strong>4.3-inch display<\/strong> on the instrument. Again, displays of this size and style are usually found on workstations and arranger keyboards. The extra screen real estate makes menu diving much easier and complex arrangements more user-friendly. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Shop now | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-DGX-670-Digital-Piano-White\/3Q7W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha DGX 670 Digital Piano<\/a><\/strong><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Benefits of weighted keys<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Let\u2019s briefly run over what weightings exist for digital pianos and what it means for your piano playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 springs produce a little resistance when you press the keys down.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 similar to semi-weighted, just with more weight.<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 a series of levers and mechanisms designed to authentically replicate the action of an acoustic piano.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded hammer action<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 similar to hammer but the lower notes feel heavier and higher notes feel lighter, replicating the different hammer weights on an acoustic piano.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Principally, the main benefit of weighted keys is the level of <strong>realism<\/strong> you get from them \u2013 many of the other benefits arise from this extra realism and accuracy.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For example, the more realistic the key weighting is, the more you will <strong>build strength<\/strong> in your fingers and become accustomed to the resistance and weight that the keys have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many pianos also have advanced piano sounds that are designed to replicate the sounds of hammers or the subtleties in how you press the keys down. With an accurately weighted keyboard, you can play with the same <strong>expression<\/strong> you would have on an acoustic instrument and be able to hear and feel that expression through the instrument.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighting in the keys provides an easy transition from digital pianos to acoustic pianos. If you\u2019re accustomed to a hammer-weighted digital piano, then moving over to an acoustic will be less difficult, and vice versa would also be true. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The other major benefit is that weighted keys feel more fun! They offer a more tactile response when you\u2019re playing and can make it more enjoyable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25643 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/A-pianist-playing-the-DP-10X-MB-by-Gear4music.jpg\" alt=\"A pianist playing the DP-10X-MB by Gear4music\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>Different types of weighted keys<\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Semi-weighted and weighted<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted is the form of weighting that you\u2019ll find on many beginner pianos or ones designed for portability. Some high-end stage pianos also have premium-feeling semi-weighted keybeds. Old rock organs have often been described as having a similar action to semi-weighted and weighted pianos too.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Semi-weighted keys give some resistance when you press down on them. This replicates the resistance that acoustic pianos offer while not quite providing the realism of more advanced actions. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys are very similar to semi-weighted, but as the name implies, weighted keys are a little heavier to press. They're also likely to weigh more, so pianos with these keys are a little less portable.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both of these types of weighting are often enjoyed by organ and electric piano players. The direct response from the springs can make fast and agile passages easier and more comfortable to play on weighted keys. Hammer action keys may not feel responsive enough for rhythmically tight styles of music like jazz or funk. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are downsides and inaccuracies to this type of weighting. When you press the key down, the amount of resistance you will experience is consistent throughout the whole key press. With an acoustic action, you'll initially feel some resistance but this lessens when the key is moving. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hammer action<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action uses more complex mechanisms to accurately replicate the series of weights and levers inside an acoustic piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This kind of action feels more like an actual piano, and it even includes the \u201cnotch\u201d sensation that can be felt on an acoustic, which is why it\u2019s favoured on digital pianos too.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action pianos are much heavier than non-hammer action pianos as the intricate mechanisms and counterweights in each key all add up. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That being said, you can still find stage pianos with hammer action that are designed for portability. Some of them are lightweight but some can still be heavy. However, they're usually more compact and less bulky to make up for this. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Graded hammer action weighting<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded hammer action weighting, sometimes known as \u201cscaled hammer action weighting\u201d, takes the same complex mechanisms involved with hammer-weighted keys and adds an extra layer of realism. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an acoustic piano, the hammers for the lower notes are heavier as they need up to three heavier gauge strings. The higher strings are the opposite, being much thinner. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded weighting replicates this by making lower keys feel heavier than the higher keys. Usually, these are weighted in groups with\u00a0\u201czones\u201d of keys that progressively get heavier the lower you go.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is extremely important for digitally replicating an acoustic piano in an authentic manner. The subtle differences in weight are noticeable if you play acoustic piano often - having to adjust your technique between acoustic pianos and digital pianos with no weighting can make practice very difficult. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Something to watch out for in these more advanced actions is the number of sensors in the keys. Usually, there are two: one that detects when you start moving the key and another that detects when the key is pressed.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The sound is usually made when the bottom sensor detects the key being pressed fully and then the sound stops when the upper sensor detects the key returning to its normal position.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This can cause issues with repetitive notes on a single key. On an acoustic piano, you can play these notes repeatedly without the key rising all the way back up, this would not be possible on a double-sensor keyboard action. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Triple-sensor keyboard actions place a third sensor in between the first and second. This means the piano can detect when the key is partially raised rather than only being able to tell If the key is fully released.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can play repetitive passages far easier with the three sensors and the key will just feel more realistic too.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25646 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2023\/04\/SDP-2-Stage-Piano-by-Gear4music-White-1.jpg\" alt=\"SDP-2 Stage Piano by Gear4music, White\" width=\"1330\" height=\"665\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are non-weighted keys good?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-weighted keys are good if you\u2019re playing synthesisers or any other instrument that only responds to velocity. Weighted keys capture the nuances of how a piano feels and well-designed piano sounds will reproduce things like the sound of the hammers moving or strings resonating.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do weighted keys wear out?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As piano keys are essentially mechanical devices with several moving parts, there's always a chance that a part will wear out over time. This shouldn\u2019t be a concern though as this would have to be over an extremely long period of time with very intensive playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h4><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do weighted keys affect sound?\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":40,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted keys don\u2019t affect sound inherently. However, the sounds programmed into your piano are likely to be more premium with weighted keyboards and will sound better. Weighted keys can affect your technique and encourage more articulation and expression than an unweighted keyboard does. This will cause changes to the sound of your piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><hr \/><h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final thoughts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":0,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So now you should know all about weighted keys and how they can affect your piano playing. Here\u2019s a quick recap of what weighted keys are and how they can help your playing. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Acoustic pianos have levers behind each key to produce the motion needed for the hammer to strike the string. Digital pianos use different methods of weighting to try and emulate this. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Weighted and semi-weighted keys use springs and weights to supply resistance when you press keys down.\u00a0They don\u2019t have the \u201cnotch\u201d feeling of resistance that acoustic pianos have.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action uses a mechanism that's similar to the action in an acoustic piano. This creates a more accurate-feeling keyboard on which you can articulate and perform a wider range of techniques.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Graded (or scaled) hammer action is the same as hammer action, but the lower keys have more resistance when you press them and the higher keys have less. This is to emulate the heavier hammers in the bass notes on a piano. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Having good action in your piano helps you practise more accurately, especially if you play acoustic instruments outside of your personal practice. You'll be much more accustomed to how a piano with real hammers feels and the strength in your hands will be properly built up. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hammer action keyboards can often be very heavy, especially with very intricate weighting systems. 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