The Best Keyboards for 2024

(from less to more advanced)

Not quite sure what Keyboard to buy? There are many online shops that offer amazing discounts, but what you really need is an option to give it back when something should go wrong. For this reason it is better to buy in one of the biggest shops. We also recommend to buy instruments we have tested ourselves. Don't gamble if you want to spend your money wisely, check the reviews online as well. We don't show prices, as they change weekly, click model name, an image, or "Check Price and Availability" button for more details. Each rating is awarded for each category separately, reflecting the quality, usability and the instrument features. We do not list instruments that are rated below 4 stars.

And remember, you don't have to start with the beginner level keyboards. We have listed them that way, so it is easier for you to browse them. Just scroll through the list and pick what you really, really like.

Alternatively you can look at the more advanced models first. Start with a the bottom, watch videos below each product and go up one by one until you will hear the difference. It is up to you how far you will go, as everybody has different needs and expectations. When watching videos use quality speakers or large headphones with no background noise (we don't recommend laptop speakers, or budget desktop speakers). Remember also that the sound is very different than vision and not everyone will hear subtle differences between one and the other instrument.

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KEYBOARDS FOR CHILDREN

1st. KEYBOARD FOR CHILDREN (WITH, OR WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS E.G. KEYBOARD STAND) - BEST VALUE!

Rock Jam RJ 461 (61 Keys Keyboard, 5W Speakers, Sheet Music Stand, Piano Note Sticker, 61 percussion instruments, 300 rhythms and 300 tones, 40 different demo songs and a record and playback function (118 notes) meaning you can layer your music using one of the 61 percussion instruments. Power Supply, Touch Sensitive Keys and Simply Piano Application. Tablet not included). This amazing and very affordable keyboard is also available in 49 keys (RockJam RJ549), 54 keys (Rock Jam RJ 654) for limited space with limited features. We think that the 61 keys keyboard is the best out of all three for a child, but if you need someth8ng smaller look at other versions. They are all good starting keyboards. All of three keyboards have Piano Keynote Stickers that can be attached and will work with both power supply and batteries.

2nd. KEYBOARD FOR CHILDREN (WITH, OR WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS E.G. KEYBOARD STAND) - BEST VALUE WITH STAND / BENCH!

RockJam RJ761-SK (61 Keys Keyboard, 10W Speakers, 200 rhythms, 200 tones, a teaching function and 30 demo songs, record and playback functionality allowing you to build layers to your sound and the midi output integrates with your Digital Audio Workstation like Ableton and Logic via a single cable. Sheet Music Stand, Power Supply, Bench, Music Stand, Headphones, Touch Sensitive Keys, Sustain Pedal and Simply Piano Application. Tablet not included).

3rd. KEYBOARD FOR CHILDREN - BEST BRAND!

Alesis Melody 61 MKII (61 Keys Keyboard, Headphones, Microphone, Sheet Music Stand, Music Stand and Bench, Touch Sensitive Keys, Works with both power supply and batteries).

4th. KEYBOARD FOR CHILDREN - MOST FEATURES!

Vangoa VGK 6200 (61 Keys Keyboard, Microphone, Carry Bag and Sheet Music Stand, Lighting Touch Sensitive Keys, Works with both power supply and batteries).

BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARDS

1st. BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARD - BEST VALUE!

MAX KB3 (61 Keys Keyboard, Sheet Music Stand, Record Function, Power Supply, Touch Sensitive Weighted Keys, Works with Simply Piano Application).

2nd. BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARD

Axus AXP2L (61 Keys Keyboard, 10W Speakers, Sheet Music Stand, 512 rhythms and 260 timbres, on board lesson functions with light up key system (one key, follow, ensemble, 65 built-in demo songs, Sustain, vibrato, record, dual/split functions, Connectivity: headphones, microphone, audio input, MIDI USB, Power Supply, Pitch Bend and Vibrato Wheel, Interactive Teaching System with Lighting Touch Sensitive Keys).

3rd. BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARD

Casio CTK-3500AD (61 Keys Keyboard, Music Stand, Power Supply, Pitch Bend Wheel, Touch Sensitive Keys, Casio’s Voice Fingering Guide, Step-up Lesson System, Lesson Lite, Dance Music mode, Connects to smartphone or tablet via Chordana App).

4th. BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARD (WITH, OR WITHOUT THE ADDITIONAL ITEMS E.G. KEYBOARD STAND) - INCREDIBLY POPULAR!

Yamaha EZ-220 (61 Keys Keyboard), AC Adapter, Touch Sensitive and Lighting Up Keys, Lesson function with Yamaha Education Suite, or Yamaha EZ-220 (61 Keys Keyboard with add-ons), AC Adapter, Touch Sensitive and Lighting Up Keys, Keyboard Stand, Headphones and Free Online Lessons. Both are the same models with wireless connectivity to the free Yamaha Page Turner app for iPad  and USB TO HOST connector: connect directly to computer or Apple iPad with Camera Connection Kit. Both keyboards work with both power supply and batteries).

5th. BEGINNER LEVEL KEYBOARD (WITH DJ FUNCTIONS) - MOST FEATURES, LOUD!

Yamaha PSR-EW410 (76 Keys Keyboard, 24 W Speakers, AC Adapter, Touch Sensitiv, DJ Functions, voices and groove creator, endless possibilities for playing and recording dance music & EDM beats, Pitch Bend, Audio and MIDI connection, USB TO HOST connection for connection to mobile devices, Assignable Real Time Controllers, DSP Effects.

AMATEUR MUSICIAN MID - RANGE LEVEL KEYBOARDS

1st. AMATEUR MUSICIAN LEVEL KEYBOARD - BEST FUNCTIONS!

Yamaha PSR-EW300 (76 Keys Keyboard, 5W Speakers, Touch Sensitive Keys, Power Supply, Touch Tutor).

2nd. AMATEUR MUSICIAN MID - RANGE LEVEL KEYBOARD

Yamaha PSR-E363 (61 Keys Keyboard, 5W Speaker, Touch Sensitive Keys, Power Supply, Lesson Function, Phrase Repeat, Chord dictionary and Keys to Success, Duo Mode, USB TO HOST allowing two-way MIDI and audio transfer.

3rd. AMATEUR MUSICIAN MID - RANGE LEVEL KEYBOARD - LOUD, BACKING VOCAL CANCELLATION, 800 INSTRUMENTS!

Casio CT-X5000 (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, 15W Bass Reflex Speakers, 800 high quality instrument and synthesizer voices, 260 Accompaniment styles, 17 Track Song Recorder, WAV files player - from USB memory stick, Cancels the vocal part and plays the melody live, Song Recorder, Pitch Bend Wheel, Free Chordana Play App, Sequencer, Free downloadable scores of some great pop music, Power Supply.

4th. AMATEUR MUSICIAN MID - RANGE LEVEL KEYBOARD - STAGE READY!

Korg EK-50 (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, 10W Speakers, Power Supply, Recorder to MIDI, Play along to external MIDI Mp3 or wav files via USB).

5th. AMATEUR MUSICIAN MID - RANGE LEVEL KEYBOARD - STAGE READY!

Roland BK-3 (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, Two 7.5 W Speakers, Power Supply, Plays a variety of backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and rhythms) and records performances with optional USB memory, Roland Wireless Connect capability for cable-free communication with iPhone and iPad, Free iOS apps available for music sharing, lyrics display, 128 note polyphony).

ADVANCED LEVEL KEYBOARDS / ARRANGERS

1st. ADVANCED LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER - AMAZING VALUE AND FEATURES!

Kurzweil Home KP100 Arranger keyboard (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, Two 3W Speakers, Power Supply and or battery power, equipped with hundreds of sounds including Kurzweil's Triple Strike Piano, over 200 auto-accompaniment patterns, 61-note, synth-action keyboard with adjustable touch sensitivity, 633 Inspiring Factory Presets, 220 Auto-Accompaniment Styles for backing tracks, arranger, MIDI Song Recorder, detachable music stand, built-in stereo sound system, multi-functional display).

2nd. ADVANCED LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER - AMAZING QUALITY AND FEATURES!

Korg PA300 Arranger keyboard (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, Two 13W Speakers, Power Supply, Enhanced RX (Real eXperience) sound engine, 5" TouchView color TFT display, Over 310 factory Styles, each including 3 Intros/Endings, 4 variations and 4 Fill In + Break, plus 8 Favorite and 3 User banks for storage of your favorite Styles, Enhanced Guitar Mode 2).

3rd. ADVANCED LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER- BEST BACKING KEYBOARD WITH EXTERNAL SCREEN OUTPUT! 

Roland BK-5 Backing Keyboard (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, Two 12W Speakers, Power Supply, Auto-accompaniment engine, Wide selection of sounds, Music Assistants, and Rhythms that cover a wide landscape of musical genres (including East-Europe, Latin-America, Asia, and more). Friendly graphical user interface, Onboard effects, including reverb, chorus, EQ, multi-band compressor, and dozens of multi-effects, Music rhythm compatibility with Roland BK-7m/E-series/ G-series/VA-series instruments, Compatible with backing formats (SMF, MP3, WAV, and Rhythm) directly from USB memory, instant audio recording onto USB memory, Automatic chord detection for SMF files, Video output to share SMF/MP3 Lyrics with friends or the audience on an external screen).

4th. ADVANCED LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER - VERY POPULAR!

Yamaha PSR-S670 (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, 15W Speakers, Power Supply, Recorder, Modulation Wheel, Two assignable footswitch inputs, DSP, Chorus, Reverb, DJ Styles, Arpeggio Function, Link to Computer with Yamaha Expansion Manager, Identifies the chord sequence from an audio track instantly with the Yamaha Chord Tracker app, USB TO HOST connector: connect directly to your computer or Apple iPad or iPhone with Camera Connection Kit).

PROFESSIONAL LEVEL KEYBOARDS / ARRANGERS / WORKSTATIONS

1st. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER / WORKSTATION - BEST FOR MUSIC HOME STUDIO!

Yamaha PSRSX900 (61 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, (15 W + 10 W) x 2 Speakers, Power Supply, Joystick Controller, Chord loop, Touch Screen, DJ Styles, Pre-installed Expansion content, Real Distortion and Real Reverb, with an intuitive effects interface, 1GB on-board memory for expansion data, 4GB internal memory, MIDI song file capacity : 3MB per file, Sub output, and Expansive Soundfield Speakers for powerful live performance, Mic/Guitar input, Playlist and Registration for quick and easy set up, Vocal Harmony and Synth Vocoder functions, Audio Recording (WAV/MP3), Voice and Style expandability with the Yamaha Expansion Manager, 2 USB TO DEVICE terminals, External display capability.

2nd. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER / WORKSTATION - ADVANCED STAGE PERFORMER, HIGH SPEC, VERY LOUD!

KORG Pa1000 (61 Keys, Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, 2 x 33 W Speakers, Power Supply, More than 1,750 Factory Sounds, including two multilayer Stereo Pianos with damper and body resonance, GM/XG sound sets and 107 Drum Kits DNC (Defined Nuance Control) Technology, Natural Ambience Drums Full Sounds/Drum Kits editing, Enhanced EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) sound engine offers improved realism and vivid sound. Massive internal ROM – plus up to 600 MB of user PCM compressed data – provides a powerful wave memory, delivering the best sound quality possible. Three assignable switches, two assignable knobs and a four-way joystick ensure total control for the sound articulations (DNC – Defined Nuance Control). Loads KORG, WAV, AIFF and SoundFont™ formats, Saves KORG, WAV and AIFF formats, Full Edit, Time Slice, Sampling, Chord Sequencer, MIDI Song to Style Converter, Double MP3 Player and MP3 Recorder, Vocal Remover, Full-featured sequencer, 16 tracks, Up to 200,000 events, SMF (MID) native format, MIDI Songs (MID and KAR files), MP3 Songs, Internal memory 960 MB, USB external drives, microSD, colour TouchView™ TFT display, Video Out HDMI connector, Internal System Clock.

3rd. PROFESSIONAL LEVEL KEYBOARD / ARRANGER / WORKSTATION - PROFESSIONAL MUSIC STUDIO AND STAGE!

Korg Pa4X (76 Keys Keyboard, Touch Sensitive Keys, 16 Watt normal / 38 Watt with PaAS bar installed, Power Supply, Semi–weighted keys with velocity sensitivity and aftertouch, Aluminum cabinet, TouchView™ display with tilting system, New EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis-eXpanded) sound engine, Massive internal ROM with a renewed PCM database Plus up to 1.5 GB (3 GB when compressed) of user PCM data, Over 1,900 sounds including GM and XG sets, Revised Digital Drawbar Organ sound engine, DNC (Defined Nuance Control) and realtime articulation, Three assignable switches, Four-way joystick, Ribbon controller, Complete sample recording and editing features, Import audio waveforms in the most common formats including Wav, Aiff and SoundFont™, Chord Sequencer function in Style Play mode records any chord progression on-the-fly, Search function, New standard MidiFile to Style converter feature (BOT), New Kaoss functionality to easily remix styles and midi songs in real-time, Keyboard Set Library includes a collection of best ready to play sounds, Multiple Effects processors, Waves MAXXAUDIO Mastering Suite:  MaxxEQ™, MaxxBass™, MaxxTreble™, MaxxStereo™, MaxxVolume™, TC Helicon® Vocal Processing: Four-part Harmonizer, Double, µMod, Reverb, Delay, Filter, HardTune, Pitch Correction plus Compressor, EQ, Gate (Adaptive Mic Setting on the Mic input), Double MP3/MIDI file players with recording capability, X-Fader and Vocal Remover, Score, Chords, and Lyric display, Compatible with most common lyrics formats including graphical (+G) for MP3, Lyrics can be showed in their original languages (except Oriental and Arabic Languages, Enhanced compatibility for GM and XG songs, Fully programmable SongBook database based on Styles, SMF, Karaoke, and MP3, Instant recall of any song setting, User-definable Set Lists assignable to panel buttons, Filtering and ordering options, Easy MIDI connection of external controllers through USB HOST ports, Multi-language extended character set, Internal hard drive, MicroSD card slot, allows for mass storage and data protection, Optional PaAS speaker bar—connects without wires or power supply). Also available with 61 keys.

LEARNING TO PLAY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Not quite sure how to play the piano, or keyboard where there is no access to a real teacher? There are many ways to learn how to play and perform in the front of people, but they can be very time consuming. If you really want to make fast progress you should consider more professional approach and look at the Pianoforall, or Rocket Piano. They are one of the best courses to learn how to play piano, or keyboard. There are many courses out there, but not all of them are easy to understand and to follow. Pianoforall and Rocket Piano are perfect choices for both beginners and more advanced players. Below we have prepared a more in depth analysis of Pianoforall course with videos and user reviews.

Learning piano, or keyboard can be easily enhanced by suitable software. By use of new technologies you can achieve amazing results within minutes. Don't work hard, work smart and you will be amazed at this what you have achieved!

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Another video demonstrating technique and quality with example of "The Amazing Broken Chord Ballad".

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• All-in-one package. Ebooks, Videos and audios

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• Play-by-ear and learn to read music at the same time

• Filled with tricks, tips and formulas to help people sound great right from the start

• Easy to follow yet comprehensive

• 10 clearly laid out ebooks – 600 pages in total
  200 videos – over 10 hours in total
  500 audio lessons

• The video and audio can be accessed right on the page you are viewing so you don’t have to open separate programmes

• Instant download or delivered anywhere in the world on a DVD ROM

• The website is verified by VERISIGN 

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I’m amazed! Once you get the rhythms down, you really can sound like a pro! Great fun! Thanks for making this available at such a reasonable price. Anyone who doesn’t grab this up is going to go the long way home!


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It is simple, straight forward yet very effective. It makes the complex understandable and for those of us who don’t want to master music theory, it gets us playing quite well in a short time. I can’t say enough good about your program. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

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Derek, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, England, UK

I’ve finally managed to play after a year of slogging away trying to learn to read music. I have literally tried everything I found online to learn and I was considering giving the piano away to a friend when fortunately I found your lessons. Thanks a lot! Cheers


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I’ve picked up more in the short time I’ve had your course (I’m up to Ballad Style) than with the all the other methods I’ve tried. Thanks so much for the most logically arranged, easiest to follow, and best ‘bang for the buck’ piano course I’ve seen, and used. Sincerely,

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Your course seems to be what I’ve been looking for for quite a while. I seen a gazillion of them out there but nothing compares to the way you present piano lessons. Good luck with it.”

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Since I was little I have always wanted to play. I’m now 38 years old, have never played, and with your program I was able to go through the books and videos step by step and now I’m purchasing piano books to play songs to enjoy. I have to say that my husband was very skeptical but you have made him a true believer in your teaching program!

Soony Williams, California, USA

Hi Robin, A belated note to say a very big thank you for putting together such an interesting, motivating, straightforward approach to piano playing! I absolutely love the techniques, I’m playing everything now and it’s so exciting!!! I’m still only on Book 1 and I’ve learned so much already, I can’t imagine what you have in store for us in the other books.

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