Start by considering where you play and how much room you need to store the piano. A portable model on a suitable stand may be a better fit than a permanent furniture-style setup. Then compare the key range and touch response with your blues lessons, and only then decide whether you need features such as a metronome, a range of sounds or Bluetooth audio.
You want to practise blues chords and then move or put the instrument away. So compare the space needed for the complete playing setup, not just the piano’s depth. The dimensions and accessories of models such as the Casio CDP-S110BK and Korg B2 give you concrete measurements to work with.
You want to learn I-IV-V progressions, seventh chords and simple bass lines using a key range and touch response suited to your learning goals. Yamaha Music describes the I-IV-V progression as a feature of blues; also check the range required by your learning materials.
You want to practise with headphones or listen alongside a teacher. Compare the number of headphone outputs and the connections on the model you’re considering; Roland, for example, lists two headphone outputs for the FP-30X.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Playing and storage space | Measure the space for the instrument, stand, bench and pedal; also allow for legroom and storage. | If I need to move the piano out of the way after practising, I want to know how much space the complete setup takes up. Around 33% of consumers prioritise playing and storage space. |
| Keys for chords and bass | Check the number of keys and the described key action against the requirements of your learning materials. | If you want to practise chords and bass lines with both hands, a suitable range and touch response that works for your exercises can make a difference. Around 27% of consumers make this their top priority. |
| Practising with headphones | Check the number of headphone outputs and whether the connection is compatible with your headphones. | In a shared room, I want to listen to the piano privately, perhaps alongside a teacher. Around 20% of consumers prioritise headphone listening. |
| Sounds and practice features | Check separately for a metronome, the sounds you want and the audio or device connections you need. | If I want to keep time or practise with different sounds and audio, I check that the instrument has those exact features. Around 20% of consumers make practice features their top priority. |
The listed instrument dimensions don’t always tell you how much space the full playing setup needs. Korg lists the B2’s depth excluding the music rest.
Before buying, work out the dimensions of the complete setup, including the stand, bench, pedal and any music rest.
A product title using that term doesn’t automatically confirm the instrument’s key mechanism. An instrument with 61 keys may also have a smaller range than your learning materials require.
Compare the exact model number, number of keys and the manufacturer’s description of the key action.
Playing audio and providing a steady beat offer different practice options from automatic chord and bass accompaniment.
Look for the feature you need under its specific name in the specifications.
Yamaha lists the LP-5A pedal unit as optional; Korg says the PU-2 unit is sold separately.
Check what’s included and confirm compatibility for the version you’ve chosen before ordering.
A compatible three-pedal unit and possibly a matching stand may need to be bought separately.
The CDP-S110BK is worth considering if you’re looking for a slim, portable piano with 88 keys.
The P-145BT is an option if you’re looking for a portable keyboard with 88 weighted GHC keys and Bluetooth audio.
The B2 is worth considering if you’re looking for a piano with a metronome and a range of piano and electric piano sounds.
The FP-30X is worth considering if lessons, audio playback or listening together through headphones are important to you.
The products below are 61-key instruments with described practice features. Check that the key range, connections and complete setup suit your learning materials and available space.
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The product title lists a 61-key range and a headphone connection; the description mentions a metronome and automatic bass chords.
The title also uses the term ‘weighted keyboard’. Check the described key action if the keyboard feel is important for your exercises.
The description also mentions 300 sounds, 300 rhythms and USB-MIDI. The 61-key range may be limiting if your learning materials require a wider range.
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The description mentions a metronome, rhythms, a recording function and a three-step lesson programme for practice.
A headphone port, music rest and USB-MIDI are also listed. Check that the 61-key range suits the learning materials you want to use.
Not necessarily for the first I-IV-V chords: Yamaha Music describes the chord progression without requiring a particular instrument model. If you also want to learn bass and chord parts with both hands, check the range required by your learning materials.
Also measure the space for the stand, bench, your legs, the pedal and any music rest. Korg gives the B2’s dimensions excluding the music rest, so the instrument’s measurements alone won’t tell you how much playing space you need.
It depends on the model and version. Casio lists an SP-3 pedal with the CDP-S110BK, and Korg lists a damper pedal with the B2; the Korg PU-2 three-pedal unit and Yamaha LP-5A unit are optional. Check what’s included with the version you choose.
According to the Dutch government, when you buy from a business at a distance, you’re entitled to a 14-day cooling-off period in many cases; the same rules don’t apply in the same way to online purchases from a private individual. The Dutch government says there is no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. If a product doesn’t conform to the agreement, the seller is your point of contact.
