The unprecedented situation of life under lockdown has led many of us to search for new ways to pass the time and learn new skills; learning a musical instrument could be just the antidote you need to these strange and uncertain times. In fact, many of us have always wanted to learn a new (or additional instrument) so now there’s really no excuse.Whether it be drums, piano, keyboard, guitar or anything else you have always wanted to be able to play, there are lots of great resources out there to
THE BEST DIGITAL PIANOS FOR BEGINNERS
Our pick of the best instruments for a range of needs and budgets
As we’ve already mentioned, keyboards and digital pianos can vary wildly, from slight and portable with a focused feature set, to beefy all-in-ones with sizeable speakers and no end of bells and whistles. Picking the perfect piano for your needs shares more in common with selecting a new smartphone than it does choosing an acoustic instrument, as the sound, functionality and play style each offers is as unique as the potential pianist playing them.
To help you out, we’ve put together a medley of some of the best pianos and keyboards available for beginner and intermediate players, highlighting each of their respective fortes.
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