A 61-key keyboard is a good fit if the lowest and highest notes in your arrangement fall within its range and you want to store the instrument away easily. Choose 76 keys if you need a wider range but can’t fit an 88-key piano; Casio lists the CT-S1-76 series as 1,140 mm wide and 258 mm deep. An 88-key digital piano is worth considering if a full range or piano technique is your priority. Be sure to measure the width of your entire practice area too.
You want to practise a film theme and put the instrument away afterwards. The range of the sheet music and the dimensions of the complete set-up will determine whether a shorter keyboard is suitable. Yamaha Netherlands and Casio Netherlands describe models with different numbers of keys and dimensions.
You want to get started without a computer and may be looking for touch-sensitive keys, built-in lessons and a range of sounds. Yamaha Netherlands describes the lesson features on the PSR-E383; check which features are included in the version you’re considering.
You want to practise low and high parts or piano technique, and are checking whether an 88-key instrument will fit in your space. Korg Netherlands lists the B2N as 1,312 mm wide, so a wider range also requires enough room for the instrument and the rest of your practice set-up.
Four factors matter when choosing an instrument for this purpose: the range of your sheet music, the space available, the feel of the keys and the features you want for practising.
| What to consider | What to look for when buying | Who will find this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Key range | Compare the lowest and highest notes in your arrangement with the instrument’s range; consider 76 or 88 keys if necessary. | If I want to play an arrangement with both hands, I need to know whether all the notes will fit on the keyboard. That’s why around 25% of consumers prioritise having a sufficient key range. |
| Playing and storage space | Measure the width and depth, allowing room for your seat, sheet music and a stand if needed. | I want to be able to set up the instrument and put it away after practising without it taking up all my available space. Around 25% of consumers prioritise finding an instrument that’s easy to set up and store. |
| Touch and practice | Compare touch-sensitive keys with a hammer-action keyboard and check which lesson features are included. | If I want to develop my playing technique, I need to choose a touch that suits my practice goals. Around 25% of consumers prioritise the feel of the keys and the way they practise. |
| Sounds and accompaniment | Consider whether you want to use different instrument sounds or automatic accompaniment, and check the features of the exact version. | I want to practise with different sounds straight away and decide whether accompaniment suits the way I learn. Around 25% of consumers value having a choice of sounds and being able to practise independently above all. |
A longer keyboard may offer a wider range, but it also needs more width. Even a shallow digital piano can still be wide.
First check the notes in your arrangement, then measure the space available for playing and storage.
Yamaha describes the PSR-E383 as touch-sensitive, while Casio describes the CDP-S110BK as having hammer action. These are different features and don’t automatically serve the same learning goal.
Choose based on the technique you want to practise, and try the keys on the exact version if you can.
Korg lists a damper pedal as included with the B2N and its stand as optional. What’s included may vary between versions.
Check what comes with the exact offer and decide which accessories you need.
A suitable stand or other accessories that aren’t included may cost extra.
The PSR-E383 is a 61-key keyboard for anyone looking for touch-sensitive keys and built-in practice features. Yamaha Netherlands also describes the sounds and accompaniment styles available on this model.
The CT-S1BK, CT-S1-76BK and CDP-S110BK offer different options: 61 keys, 76 keys or a digital piano with hammer action.
The B2N is a portable 88-key digital piano with a touch that Korg describes as light.
The GO:KEYS 3 is a 61-key option for anyone who wants to explore instrument sounds and accompaniment features as well as playing a melody.
It depends on the version of the arrangement you’re using. Compare the lowest and highest notes in the melody and any left-hand part with the keyboard’s range; choose a longer keyboard if necessary. The number of built-in sounds doesn’t tell you whether your specific theme is included.
Measure the width and depth of the area where you’ll play and store the instrument. Also allow room for a seat, sheet music and a stand if needed. Korg lists the stand for the B2N as optional, so check what comes with the exact offer.
According to the Dutch Government, you’re entitled to a product that is fit for purpose; in the Netherlands, there’s no fixed statutory guarantee period that applies to every product. Report the fault to the seller. When you buy online from a business, you’ll often also have a 14-day cooling-off period, subject to legal exceptions.
Check the product and power adapter information for the Dutch or EU market, and use the power supply specified for that version. The Dutch Government lists electronic devices as products that require a CE mark in the EU; the European Union clarifies that this mark is required only when the relevant harmonised rules say so. Check the information for the specific product.
