Beginner keyboard

[ryztad]

Hi

I decided that i wanna try to learn piano , because i love the sound and looks rly fun to play.

So im looking for a very good beginner keyboard ( Budget depends on what you guys suggest )
I want it to have a piano sound on it , like i want it to sound like a piano

Im using this in my freetime , Not concerts and stuff just home ^^
I would love to play modern music like Apologize and stuff , more pop music i would say ^^

Thank you,
Robin

[bleicher]

Bear in mind that a digital keyboard is a completely is a different instrument from a piano or digital piano. A digital piano is effectively a digital instrument that is trying to be as much like a real piano as possible. The more money you spend, the better it is at imitating a real piano; you can spend up to £5000 on a top-of-the-range Yamaha Clavinova. There are a few digital pianos at around £600, such as the Yamaha P85 or Korg SP250 which would be good to start on. You may also be able to pick up a second hand acoustic piano for that price, but that depends on whether it will fit in your home. I think that's pretty much the minimum you can spend to get started on piano.

If it's a digital keyboard you're after, beginner ones start at around £100 (I got a second hand Casio keyboard for £30 from eBay). It is a different instrument from a piano though and you play it in a completely different way: you play the tune in the right hand and just hold down the notes of the chord in the left and it fills in an accompaniment and drum beat for you. It's a useful instrument to get started with music if you don't have the money for a piano, or if you want to completely focus on pop music. It's also useful for songwriting as it's easy to start learning chords and you can explore the different voices and accompaniment styles.

[jimbo320]

Hi Ryztad,
You've get yourself in the middle of a long lasting discussion when you talk to piano players about keyboards.
It all depends on how one looks at it. Most people will tell you that they're different instruments and in many ways that's true. The key to note relation is the same. The sound can be very close depending on the keyboard or digital used. I have a digital piano that sounds exactly like an acoustic. What the difference most people agree on is the feel and response of the actual piano.
With that being said I take it you just want to learn how to play. Congrats on your choice.
As far as an instrument to get that depends on your choice. A keyboard would be the way to go for nothing else it's a lot more affordable. Start out slow and low to see if it's for you. There's a lot of choices out there that vary in size, capabilities and price. I'll include a link to where I shop  https://www.musiciansfriend.com/

Amazon.com has a good selection of beginner keyboards too.
Good luck,

[ryztad]

Its just good that it will be a good discussion
Jimbo , What would u recommend for a beginner keyboard?
The info of what i wanna play is In the ''main post''

Keep suggestions and keep the talk going ^^
Wanna know as much as possible until i get the Keyboard , so i can be A okey learner ^^
( suggestions for nice and easy songs for a beginner player , keep'em comin ! )

[jimbo320]

Are you gonna teach yourself or learn with a teacher?
What do you do so far? Here's a good beginner site: https://www.pianonanny.com/

[ryztad]

Probably teach by myself . through reading , consentration and youtube videos/diffrent internet pages.

But what i need the MOST now is a recommendation for a Keyboard that sounds pretty much like a piano and that i can play modern music on ! ( like apologize , the fray music blablabla )

[jimbo320]

Here's a beginner keyboard a friend's son has. Not to pricey and sounds decent....
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-YPG-235-Portable-Graded-Action-Keyboard/dp/B003FVB7XA/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1313970780&sr=1-4

This is one of the keyboards I use. With the right amp it sounds good...
https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PSR-E423-Sensative-Portable-Keyboard/dp/B003JMEUD4/ref=sr_1_10?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1313970157&sr=1-10

If you shop around, stay away from lighted keyboards.

[ryztad]

Rly like this one : https://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/korg-sp-250-88-key-portable-digital-piano

Any Thoughts about it?

[jimbo320]

A very nice digital. I've played on one of those. I just assumed that you were looking for low cost. But if price is not that big of a concern check this one out. I tend to go for this one....
https://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/keyboards/stagepianos/cp/cp5/?mode=model

I have this one: https://www.musiciansfriend.com/keyboards-midi/yamaha-cp50-88-key-stage-piano

If I was spending that much for a Korg, I'd go for a Motif or a CP series Yamaha instead. But that's me...

[ryztad]

Hey again guys ! im about to buy KORG SP250

But is this a new keyboard?
https://www.amazon.com/KORG-SP-250-Portable-Digital-Piano/dp/B000WGMPNM

I dont want it used

[jimbo320]

Yep. It's new. Amazon gives you the option of buying it used, which are returns, but the one showing is new. Keep in mind that you need an amp if you choose to play for others to hear.
It has headphone capability only...

[ryztad]

ooh... Is amp very expensive? do you recommend that i buy an amp , and in that case wich one is a very good beginner amp ?

If u dont recommend it , u got any other Keyboards with built in speakers? ^^

[lasse5214]

I am a beginner and i bought a Korg SP-250.
For the price and sound it is just great.
 Good luck

Lasse

[ryztad]

I am a beginner and i bought a Korg SP-250.
For the price and sound it is just great.
 Good luck

Lasse

Thats good to hear ! make me feel more secure about the product im buying ^^

[ryztad]

Would be nice with a quick and good answer

[jimbo320]

If you go with Korg. I used to play a Triton when we used to do M. Jackson stuff. Great sounds but on the high end of price...

[ryztad]

If you go with Korg. I used to play a Triton when we used to do M. Jackson stuff. Great sounds but on the high end of price...

Got a Link? or any experience of any cheaper Amp's that sound very good?

[ryztad]

Yep. It's new. Amazon gives you the option of buying it used, which are returns, but the one showing is new. Keep in mind that you need an amp if you choose to play for others to hear.
It has headphone capability only...

hey jimbo. I think u are wrong about that u have to have amp.. according to this video , it got amps and 10inch speakers built in.

[jimbo320]

I know but to sound good instead of turning up use amps. But for practice alone use headphones.....

[jimbo320]

For a very good amp try on of these...  https://www.behringer.com/EN/Category/Instrument-Amplifiers.aspx?s=K100

[ryztad]

I know but to sound good instead of turning up use amps. But for practice alone use headphones.....

Im not doing any stage performing so i think the amp will hold for now
Thanks for all the help dude!

[jimbo320]

Anytime dude...

P.S. The KT108 is a good small practice amp...

[ryztad]

My Keyboard is ordered.( Korg SP-250 )  Thank you for all the help guys !

[jimbo320]

Ryztad,
Check out the Behringer KT108 amp. A small practice amp I use and I think you might like it...