Digital Pianos

If you want a basic around the house model, Yamaha has some good basic keys for around $200-300. Try Fry's or Straight Music co. If you want something more professional, go with a KORG or a Kurzwell for around $3000.00. I have a Kurzwell PC88 from 1997, and it is great. Get one with a Midi file. If you can afford a roling case, get one, and a good stand. They have a pedal attachment, headphone attachent, and can hook up into a sound system. You will need a small amp or several small speakers for home/small use, or hook it up to a sound system.

I would love to have one so our family can learn to play. One advantage that I came across during my research is that you never have to tune it. Tuning is supposed to be done at least once a year on an acoustic piano. The other nice thing is that digital ones usually have a record feature which can be fun.

We got a Yamaha Clavinova - around $2500 - and we REALLY like it. It has the feel of a regular piano, doesn't need tuning, and it comes with extra sounds (which my kids - students and own children - LOVE) You can change the feel of the piano (Hard, med or soft touch) and make it sound like it's in a hall, stage or other things. We picked Yamaha because they have been in the digital as well as the piano business for years. Casio tends to make digital pianos that are geared toward bands/traveling musicians. Many of the other digital piano makers haven't been in the digital or piano business long enough to do a great job at both aspects, just one aspect.