If you’re practising your own part of a duet, choose a piano that offers the required range of notes in its standard keyboard mode; you won’t need a duet mode. If you want to practise the same passage alongside someone else, look for a clearly documented duet mode and check that its split suits the parts. Then measure the complete setup and compare the key action, headphone sockets and accessories you’ll need.
You want to practise the notes in your part in their original register, even when playing alone. Yamaha and Kawai both list 88 keys for the P-145 and ES120; the standard keyboard mode is different from a mode that creates two identical playing areas.
You want to demonstrate and play back the same passage side by side. Roland describes Twin Piano for this purpose; Korg describes Partner Mode for the B2+, with a fixed range and split point.
You need to be able to set up the piano or put it away after use. As well as the piano itself, consider the music rest, any stand and the space needed for the player. Yamaha, Casio and Kawai list dimensions that you can compare with your available space.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Playing mode and note range | Compare the highest and lowest notes in the sheet music with the standard keyboard and, if you’re playing as a pair, with the range of each half. Roland describes Twin Piano; Korg describes Partner Mode for the B2+. | If I’m practising my own part alone, I want to play the notes in their original register. Around 36% of consumers prioritise a playing mode that suits their duet part. |
| Space for the setup | Measure the available space and compare dimensions on a like-for-like basis. Yamaha lists a depth of 272 mm for the P-145 without the music rest and 362 mm with it; Casio lists a cabinet depth of 232 mm for the PX-S1100. | If space is limited, I want to know how much room the piano takes up with the music rest and stand. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the dimensions of the complete setup. |
| Key action | Compare the specified key actions: Yamaha specifies a GHC keyboard for the P-145, while Kawai specifies Responsive Hammer Compact for the ES120. Try the key action for yourself where possible. | When practising dynamics and articulation, I want a key action that suits my playing style. Around 21% of consumers give key feel their highest priority. |
| Headphones and accessories | Check the socket, what’s included and whether any pedal unit is compatible. Kawai lists 6,35 mm and 3,5 mm sockets for the ES120; accessories may vary by market. | If I want to practise quietly, I want to know which headphones and accessories I’ll need for my setup. Around 14% of consumers prioritise quiet practice and a complete set. |
A lesson mode may split the keyboard and shift both playing areas into similar registers. As a result, the mode may not match the parts’ original registers.
Compare the highest and lowest notes in both parts with the range available in the selected mode. If needed, use the standard keyboard mode to practise on your own.
The space you need may change when you use a music rest or stand. For example, Yamaha lists different depths for the P-145 with and without the music rest.
Measure your practice space and compare it with the dimensions of the exact setup you plan to use.
Remember to allow space for the music rest, stand and seat as well.
The Joybuy page for the MLS-931 lists 61 keys. This product listing does not describe the same number of keys as an 88-key piano.
Check the full model name and the number of keys in the specifications, especially if you’re playing a part with low or high notes.
The stand and PU-2 pedal unit are optional for the Korg B2; the pedal unit is sold separately.
Before deciding which setup is right for you, check what’s included and whether the components in your chosen version or bundle are compatible.
You may need to buy a suitable stand or pedal unit separately; also check whether you need headphones.
The P-145 is a portable option for practising a part on a standard 88-key keyboard.
The FP-10 is worth considering if you want to practise independently as well as play the same passage alongside a teacher or another player.
The Privia PX-S1100 is a size-conscious option if depth is your main space constraint.
The ES120 is a portable 88-key option if key action and headphone sockets are important to you.
The B2 is a portable piano with an optional stand; the separate B2+ has a documented Partner Mode.
No, not if you’re playing your own part alone in its original register. Duo, Twin Piano and Partner Mode are mainly useful when two people practise matching passages side by side. Before using one of these modes for the entire duet, compare the keyboard split with the sheet music.
Measure the complete setup, not just the piano itself. Yamaha specifies a depth of 272 mm for the P-145 without the music rest and 362 mm with it; also allow for any stand and space for the player.
Follow the instructions for your chosen piano and stand. For the FP-10, Roland recommends the KSCFP10 or KS-12 stands and warns that incorrect setup can cause instability.
For a standard online consumer purchase in the Netherlands, you generally have a statutory cooling-off period of up to 14 days after delivery, subject to legal exceptions. ACM ConsuWijzer explains this cooling-off period. The seller is also responsible for the statutory guarantee if a product is faulty; this is separate from any commercial guarantee. Before ordering, check what you’ve been told about return costs.
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