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Korg B2 review, and a word on B2SP and B2N

Korg’s B2 series includes the 88-key B2, B2SP, and B2N digital pianos. The only difference between the B2 and B2SP is that the B2SP comes with a wooden three-pedal stand; otherwise, they are identical. The B2N offers slightly less for a lower price.

The 15 best easy piano songs for kids and adult beginners

Learning to play the piano at any age is a truly amazing gift, and it should be a lot of fun. To ensure it’s a lot of fun, I’ve created a list of the best easy piano songs for beginners. Whether you’ve had some piano lessons or are trying for the first time, these songs will have...

Casio Celviano AP-470 review: Still a gem, but shows signs of age

When you think of the best-known digital piano brands, they each have a flagship series, and for Casio, it’s the Celviano range. A Celviano digital piano all but guarantees a high-end performance. In this review, I am looking at the AP-470, one of the most popular pianos in the series...

Roland FP-E50 review: Stage piano and arranger rolled into one

Roland’s FP series has long been a go-to choice for students and performers of all levels. The FP keyboards are popular because they provide no less than a solid sound, solid feel, and a no-fuss interface, even at the entry-level. The FP-E50 is slightly different because it’s an...

Roland RP30 review: New standard for Roland’s RP series?

Roland’s RP series digital pianos are very popular among students and teachers and have been for some time. We can attribute much of that popularity to the consistent performance of these pianos; you know what to expect from an RP digital piano, and it’s generally good value for money.

Yamaha PSR-E373 review: Perfect entry for younger learners

As a complete beginner, you might think an arranger keyboard sounds like something more complicated than you need. But, a good arranger keyboard can sometimes be the best keyboard for beginners interested in composition. This review looks at the popular 61-key PSR-E373 arranger keyboard from Yamaha...

Yamaha P-125 portable digital piano review

I always say Yamaha has something to offer everyone, no matter what level or budget. In this review, I’m checking out the Yamaha P-125, the bigger brother of the P-45. It has some features not included with the cheaper models, but it’s still essentially a lightweight, 88-key stage piano...

Yamaha P-45 portable digital piano review

The Yamaha P-45 is an affordable digital piano aimed primarily at beginners. While it’s a beginner-focused instrument, it’s also a popular choice for intermediate players who want a lightweight/cheap alternative for gigging.

Kawai ES110 digital piano review

Kawai is a name often associated with luxury pianos, and rightly so. However, they also produce some affordable instruments that still carry that Kawai name well. In this review, I’m taking a look at the ES110, an 88-key stage piano that looks to deliver the sought-after Kawai sound in a...