First, choose a digital piano that fits in your practice space with the full setup in place and feels comfortable to practise chords and timing on. A headphone socket, metronome and suitable pedal can be useful; extra electric piano or organ sounds are mainly relevant if you want to explore them too. Check the exact version and product documentation before choosing a particular deal.
Wants to practise chord changes on a piano that fits the space available. Yamaha Music describes practising blues progressions, while Yamaha Netherlands and CASIO Netherlands provide model specifications to help you compare dimensions.
Is looking for a headphone socket and also takes into account how much noise the keys make in their own space. CASIO, Roland and Kawai list a headphone socket on the models mentioned.
Wants to try sounds such as electric piano or organ alongside piano sounds. Roland and Kawai list these sounds for the FP-10 and ES120 respectively.
First measure the space for the complete setup, then decide whether chord practice, quiet playing or extra sounds matter most to you. A metronome can help you practise chord changes to a steady beat, but extra features aren't essential for learning a blues progression.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who should give this more priority? |
|---|---|---|
| Chords and timing | Try I-IV-V changes with both hands and see whether the metronome is easy to use. Yamaha Music describes practising chord progressions with a metronome. | If I mainly want to practise chord changes and timing, I want an instrument that suits this practice routine. Around 33% of consumers give chord and timing practice their highest priority. |
| Space for the setup | Measure the width and depth, including the stand, music rest and space for your seat. Yamaha Netherlands lists the P-145 as 1.326 × 268 mm without the music rest; Thomann lists the CDP-S110BK as 1.322 × 232 × 99 mm. | When space is tight, I want to know whether the whole setup will fit, not just the keyboard. Around 27% of consumers put available space first. |
| Practising with headphones | Check the socket and the type of plug you need; also listen to see whether the keys can still be heard in your space. | If I want to avoid sound from the speakers, a headphone setup needs to be practical. Around 20% of consumers give private practice their highest priority. |
| Sounds and rhythms | Check which electric piano or organ sounds and rhythms are included with the exact version. Roland and Kawai list additional sounds; Kawai also lists drum rhythms. | If you want to try sounds other than piano, consider this when comparing models. Around 20% of consumers put exploring sounds first. |
A music rest, stand and space for your seat also take up room. So even if the piano itself fits, it may still be awkward to position.
Measure the complete setup and compare it with the dimensions of the version you're considering.
You may need to choose a different stand or rearrange the room.
CASIO lists an SP-3 pedal included with the CDP-S110BK; Yamaha describes the three-pedal LP-5A console for the P-145 as optional.
Check what's included in the specific offer and whether any accessories you're considering are compatible.
You may need to buy a preferred extra pedal or suitable stand separately.
An offer described by Joybuy Netherlands as the MLS-931 is a 61-key model, not one of the 88-key models reviewed here.
Compare the full model number, number of keys and key specifications; don't rely on the product category in the title alone.
The P-145 is a portable option to compare if you want a straightforward keyboard and space is limited.
The CDP-S110BK is a slim entry-level option with a headphone socket.
The FP-10 is a portable option for piano practice with additional sounds.
The ES120 is worth considering if you also want to compare split mode, rhythms and connection options.
No, you can practise a chord progression with a metronome too. Built-in rhythms are an extra feature; check that the exact model includes the rhythms you want.
Measure the space, including the music rest, stand and room for your seat, and check which accessories come with the version you've chosen. CASIO lists an SP-3 pedal with the CDP-S110BK; the three-pedal console for the Yamaha P-145 is optional.
For distance purchases, you will often have a 14-day cooling-off period, according to the Dutch government. You are also protected by statutory rights if a product does not conform to the contract. The Netherlands has no fixed general guarantee period, and the retailer is your point of contact if there is a fault.
The relevant European rules for electrical and electronic equipment must be followed. According to Business.gov.nl, after checking that the applicable technical and administrative requirements have been met, the manufacturer must affix the CE marking and draw up an EU declaration of conformity. This does not confirm that an individual offer meets those requirements.
