A portable digital piano with 88 weighted keys is a good choice for learning full piano parts, provided you have room for the complete set-up. If available width is the main consideration and your parts fit within a smaller range, compare a shorter stage keyboard. For a fixed three-pedal set-up, you’ll also need to allow for the stand and playing space. For any model, check how the singer and any backing track will be able to hear the sound.
You play musical theatre numbers with a singer and need to be able to move or put away the instrument between rehearsals. Check the dimensions of the complete set-up and the key range required by your parts; Yamaha and Casio publish model-specific dimensions for the P-145 and CDP-S110 respectively.
You want to practise with both hands and a piano-style touch. The 88-key range and pedal options for the exact version are useful features to compare; Yamaha, Roland and Korg describe these specifications for each model.
You practise in a shared living space and want to decide in advance whether headphones, built-in speakers or an external audio source will suit your rehearsal. Roland lists headphone use for the FP-10; check the connections on the model you’re considering.
Best for: full piano parts and piano-style practice, when you want to move the instrument after use.
Bear in mind: a shallow instrument isn’t necessarily narrow; allow space for the music rest, stand and pedal too.
Best for: limited storage space, if your parts fit within the chosen key range. Yamaha specifies that the CK61 has 61 keys and an A/D input.
Bear in mind: according to Yamaha, the CK61 has an FSB keyboard with touch sensitivity, which is a different keyboard type from the weighted 88-key pianos mentioned here.
Best for: a set-up that can stay in place, where an integrated three-pedal unit is important.
Bear in mind: according to Korg, the B2SP measures 1.312 × 336 × 750 mm including the stand and excluding the music rest; allow for seating and playing space too.
| Buying concern | What should you check? | Who is this more important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Positioning and storage | Measure the width and depth of the instrument and complete set-up, including the music rest, stand, pedal and seating space. Yamaha lists dimensions of 1.326 × 268 mm for the P-145; Korg gives dimensions for the B2SP including its stand. | If I need to move the piano between rehearsals, I want to know how much floor space the whole set-up takes up. Around 36% of consumers prioritise positioning and storage. |
| Key range and touch | Compare your sheet music with the lowest and highest notes you need, and check the keyboard type for the exact version. Yamaha lists 88 GHC keys for the P-145 and 61 FSB keys for the CK61. | If I want to practise full parts with both hands, key range and a piano-style touch matter more to me than a shorter instrument. Around 29% of consumers say playing full piano parts is their main priority. |
| Playing together and connections | Decide who needs to hear the piano and any backing track; check the audio input and available outputs for each model. Korg lists AUDIO IN and PHONES/Line Out for the B2+; Yamaha lists an A/D input for the CK61. | When rehearsing with a singer or backing track, I want to know in advance how everyone will hear the sound. Around 21% of consumers prioritise playing together and connections. |
| Quiet practice | Check whether the model has a headphone socket and whether it works with the listening set-up you want. Roland lists headphone use for the FP-10; Korg specifies that the B2+ has a PHONES socket that also serves as Line Out. | If I practise at home without playing the sound for others, I want to know in advance whether my headphones are compatible with the connection. Around 14% of consumers prioritise quiet practice. |
A slim casing can still be more than 1.3 metres wide, and a fixed set-up also needs space for the stand and player.
Before choosing, measure the complete set-up, including the music rest, pedal and seating space. Compare the dimensions of the exact version.
According to Yamaha, the CK61 and P-145 differ in key range and keyboard type.
Check the range needed for your own parts and make sure the touch suits your piano technique.
Yamaha lists the LP-5A as an optional extra for the P-145; Korg distinguishes between the included and separately available parts for the B2+ and the B2SP set.
Check what’s included in the box and the compatibility of accessories for the exact version, rather than relying on the product photo.
The P-145 is a portable 88-key piano; the CK61 is a shorter stage keyboard to compare when weighing up key range and storage.
The CDP-S110 is a portable piano worth comparing if the depth of the casing is a key consideration.
The FP-10 is a portable 88-key piano for piano-style practice.
The B2+ is a standalone portable piano; the B2SP is a separate version with a stand and three pedals.
The portable ES120 is another option to compare if recording, rhythms or external connections matter to you.
These products are 61-key models for anyone considering a shorter keyboard; check that the range suits the musical theatre parts you want to practise.
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Could suit rehearsals where 61 keys are enough; check that your parts fit within this range.
The product name lists a weighted keyboard, USB-MIDI, speakers, 300 sounds, 300 rhythms and a music stand. The product description also mentions headphone, microphone and audio connections.
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Could suit rehearsals where 61 keys are enough; check the range of your parts before choosing a shorter keyboard.
The product name lists speakers, a recording function and a metronome. The product description mentions USB-MIDI, audio and microphone connections, and a headphone socket.
That depends on the lowest and highest notes you need, and what you play during rehearsals. Yamaha specifies 61 FSB keys for the CK61 and 88 GHC keys for the P-145. Check your parts rather than assuming one key count will suit every number.
First, decide who needs to hear the piano and any backing track. Then check the connections on the exact model: Korg lists AUDIO IN and PHONES/Line Out for the B2+, while Yamaha specifies an A/D input for the CK61. Don’t assume every digital piano has a microphone input.
Compare what’s included with the exact version. Korg lists an included damper pedal for the B2+ and names the stand and PU-2 pedal unit as separate accessories; the B2SP includes a stand and three pedals. For other models, check whether the pedal and stand you need are included too.
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