Start by checking the range your sonatina requires: an 88-key keyboard offers a wider range than a 73-key model, which may be less wide overall. Yamaha lists the CP73 as having 73 keys and a width of 1,086 mm; these dimensions apply to this model, not to all stage pianos. Next, decide whether you need built-in speakers or a speaker-free setup, and measure the space required with the music rest and stand in place.
You want to practise using both hands, dynamics and the pedals on a piano-focused keyboard, and are mainly comparing key range and touch. The keyboard features mentioned here are based on specifications from Yamaha, Roland and Korg.
You need to fit the instrument, music rest and stand within the available width and depth. A short casing does not automatically mean the complete setup takes up little space; for example, Korg gives different depth measurements for the D1 with and without its music rest.
You want to practise with headphones and check whether you also need built-in speakers, for example for lessons or playing without headphones. Roland, Casio and Korg describe different listening options for the models mentioned here.
First, check that the key range suits your learning material and that the instrument will fit in your available space. Then decide how you want to listen, and which pedals and setup accessories you need.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Key range and touch | Compare 88 keys with 73 and check which range your music requires; try the feel of the keyboard yourself where possible. | If I’m practising a sonatina with both hands and dynamics, I want a range that suits my learning material. Around 36% of consumers prioritise piano technique. |
| Space for the setup | Measure the width and depth with the music rest, stand, bench and pedal in their intended positions. | If my practice space is limited, I want to know whether the complete playing setup will fit, not just the casing. Around 29% of consumers prioritise the space available. |
| Listening while you practise | Check for a headphone socket and whether the exact model has built-in speakers. | When I don’t want to disturb others, I want to listen privately; sometimes I also want to play without headphones. Around 21% of consumers make quiet practice their top priority. |
| Pedal and included accessories | Check which pedal is included, whether your preferred pedal is compatible, and whether you need to buy a music rest or stand separately. | If I want to set up a complete practice space straight away, I want to know in advance which accessories I’ll need. Around 14% of consumers prioritise having a complete setup. |
For the Korg D1, Korg gives a depth of 263 mm without the music rest and 375 mm with it. The space you need may therefore be greater once the instrument is set up ready to play.
Measure the space with the music rest and other accessories in the positions you’ll actually use them.
Korg describes the D1 as speaker-free. You won’t hear the instrument without headphones or external audio equipment.
Decide in advance how you want to listen, and check which connections the exact version has.
A speaker-free piano may require suitable headphones or external audio equipment.
The models reviewed have different keyboard actions; the term alone doesn’t provide an independent comparison of how they feel to play.
Check the full model name and, if possible, try the keyboard with your own learning material.
The P-225 is a portable home piano with 88 GHC keys; the CP73 is a shorter, stage-focused model with 73 BHS keys.
The FP-10 is a portable piano with 88 keys, designed for piano-focused practice at home.
The CDP-S110 is a slim model with 88 keys and built-in speakers.
The D1 is a speaker-free stage piano with 88 keys, designed for use with headphones or external audio equipment.
The products below are 61-key digital pianos. Their range is more limited than that of the 88-key models discussed above for piano-focused practice, so compare the range with your learning material before choosing.
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This 61-key piano may suit a practice setup where a smaller range is sufficient; check whether it covers the range your sonatina requires.
The product name lists a weighted keyboard, built-in speakers, a headphone socket, a music stand, USB-MIDI, an LCD screen, 300 sounds and 300 rhythms.
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This 61-key model is an option if your practice material falls within its range; check in advance that it covers the notes and passages in your sonatina.
The product name lists speakers, a metronome, a music stand, a recording function and MIDI controller functionality.
No. Along with the width, you need to consider the range your learning material requires and the space needed for the complete setup. Yamaha lists the 73-key CP73 as 1,086 mm wide; also measure the depth with the music rest and stand in place.
Use suitable headphones or external audio equipment connected to a socket that works with the exact version. Korg describes the D1 as speaker-free, so decide how you’ll listen before choosing this model.
No, don’t assume so based on the name ‘sustain pedal’ alone. For half-pedalling with the FP-10, Roland specifies the optional DP-10 pedal; check that your instrument and pedal support the technique you want to use.
According to the Dutch government, when you buy as a consumer, you’re entitled to a product that is fit for purpose; there is no fixed statutory warranty period in the Netherlands. For eligible distance sales, the cooling-off period is often 14 days. Check the terms that apply to your specific purchase and who the seller is.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) states that CE marking is mandatory for electrical products. Check the applicable marking and product information for the specific piano and included power supply being offered in the Netherlands.
