Children’s Musical Keyboard Selection
If you are a parent looking for a keyboard for your child to start exploring and maybe in the future start with the piano you are in the right place.
By children we mean infants under 10 years of age. When we think of a keyboard for them we have to keep in mind that even a child likes to play. So here’s one of the first to consider. Make the keyboard fun and for that it has to have a lot of sounds.
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It is not highly recommended to buy a keyboard from a child without any kind of guide. It is dangerous cause without the right piano you child can quit.
You are probably thinking that children’s keyboards should be simpler and cheaper. Of course they are cheaper and so we thought to recommend three models. But don’t worry if it’s got a lot of buttons, either. Children are real sponges and will quickly get the functionalities.
If your child is under the age of 5, we don’t recommend that you put him to music yet. Only if you’re thinking about the Suzuki method that’s more natural for them. In that case, the models we have selected will work for you.
There are keyboards with colored piano keys but don’t buy them, they really don’t inspire the musical feeling in the child and they sound so bad that they will lead you to acoustic agony. They have to have a few minimums.
Let’s go with our selection:
Yamaha PSR F51
The Yamaha PSR F51 is a keyboard with 120 sounds plus a number of accompaniments for your child to play on. And all for less than 100 €.
It has 61 keys, so you can play any song you like. He’s got 114 rhythms from all over the world that’s sure to amuse him. Simple and intuitive interface.Very lightweight, can run on batteries and comes with the included power supply. It has 2 W speakers and headphones output for your child to touch in silence.
Ideal to start in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. If you are going to start the conservatory is already a more serious thing and you should look at our guide with the best piano keyboards. Although it may be worth the bottom of the list if you’re on a tight budget.
We leave you a video to see the amount of sounds it has and a link that takes you to the best price for this keyboard.
Casio CTK 1300
The Casio CTK 1300 is the direct competitor of the Yamaha PSR F51. Also with a price under 100 euros is a keyboard that follows the same paradigm.
It has 100 different sounds including different sounds and has another 100 accompaniments to play on.
The Yamaha PSR F51 has some more polyphony, which is the amount of notes that can sound at once. Including the accompaniment you’re playing.
Also supports batteries and works with charger but is not included.
It has 61 keys and although it is very popular but for now wins the Yamaha PSR F51. Although there are real fans of the Casio brand. You have to keep in mind that none of these keyboards have sensitive or Hammer Action keyboards. It’s for first contact and fun. But the next one we’re going to talk to you about already raises the level for a little more money.
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Click the button if you want to see the best price for the Casio CTK 1300
Casio CTK 3200 and CTK 3500
The Casio CTK 3200 electronic keyboard (we link on that review the new model Casio CTK 3500) is a great option for a child to consider and for a really low price.
It’s a keyboard that has all the basics to start with the piano, have fun and if you’re a little serious for the first year of conservatory. And then it is very useful for various functions or can be sold easily second hand because it is in high demand. And all this for a price difference over the first of about 50 euros.
The Casio CTK 3200 is very good because it carries:
- 61 sensitive keys.
- MIDI connection to the computer to then compose with computer programs. Ideal for children.
- More polyphony, sounds and accompaniments than the other keyboards on the list. And more quality.
- Bring the power supply and it also has sustain pedal input. Which will be very useful for learning piano.
- It also has many controls to play with sounds like the Pitch Bend and is very portable also admitting batteries.
We hope we helped you choose a children’s piano. I’m sure your child will have fun choosing which one you choose. Feel free to continue reading useful content on our blog below. You may also be interested in our guide with everything you need to know about pianos.
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