Yamaha P-45
88 weighted keys · portable
Built-in speakers and an included sustain footswitch cover the essentials. The keyboard is about 52 inches wide. Plan for a stable stand and a seat.
Which piano should I buy?
For weekly piano lessons, start with the feel of the keys and the space where you will practice. Here are three ways to set up at home.
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Yamaha P-45
For most beginning piano students with room for 88 keys, start here. The weighted keys give resistance under your fingers, and the full keyboard leaves room for both hands as your music grows.
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Yamaha PSR-E383
61 touch-sensitive keys · about 37 inches wide
The lighter keys and shorter range suit a compact setup. As pieces span more of the keyboard, ask your teacher when to move to 88 weighted keys.
Yamaha Arius YDP-145
88 weighted keys · console with three pedals
Good for a family sharing a dedicated practice spot. Measure for the assembled cabinet and bench, and check the delivery and assembly details for your home.
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- Yamaha Arius YDP-145 — still from Ex Display Yamaha YDP145 Digital Piano Satin Black by Rimmers Music.
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Measure the whole practice spot
Allow room for the keys, a stable stand or cabinet, and a seat at a height that lets your arms rest comfortably. If you already have a keyboard, bring its model name to your trial. Your teacher can help you decide whether it suits your first assignments.
We provide the instrument for your free trial in Friendswood. Bring your shortlist and ask your teacher which setup fits you.