From the Argos eBay site, this is a brand new 5 octave, full size keys, keyboard. Not a bad spec for under £51
I'm a piano teacher and this really wouldn't make a bad keyboard for a beginner as it does have the same size keys as a 'proper' piano, so it's easy to migrate from and if it's not for them, you're not going to lose a lot of money at £51 delivered!
It would last them for the first year, at least. After which they would need weighted keys and touch response but then you're talking £250+ to be honest so this is a great first step
This is £100 in store at Argos for some reason, making this a proper bargain. I would stock up but they're bulky old things!
Top comments
PurplePerson
4 Sep 138#3
I'm a piano teacher and recommend using baby grand pianos in smaller houses or the servants quarters.
peeej1978
4 Sep 136#2
in a piano teacher and recommend only Steinway and sons grand pianos for beginners.
Fildo Stronst
4 Sep 136#7
You don't need an expensive instrument to become proficient.
My wife learnt how to play on a vicar's ropey old organ.
:man:
fmuk
5 Sep 135#20
I'm a piano
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musicals
4 Sep 134#1
I'm a piano teacher and would encourage children to have these in their bedroom but to practise on a real piano if possible
peeej1978
4 Sep 136#2
in a piano teacher and recommend only Steinway and sons grand pianos for beginners.
PurplePerson
4 Sep 138#3
I'm a piano teacher and recommend using baby grand pianos in smaller houses or the servants quarters.
musical
4 Sep 135#4
I recommend only concert grand Bechsteins after RCM grade 2 but a baby grand from a German manufacturer will do until that point. Steinway is simply not up to the job! They are a shoddy US company pretending to be German. Look, one of their brands is ESSEX. Talk about a chavtastic lack of class.
blue-note
4 Sep 132#5
There's a load of trolls talking s*** on this site aren't there. Literally got nothing better to do?
badgerpelt to blue-note
5 Sep 13#22
Quite the potty mouth...have you been CRB checked?
peeej1978 to blue-note
29 Nov 16#34
What's worse? Making a funny comment that people enjoy, or reply negatively and pointlessly to the comment? Seems you also have nothing better to do!
musicals
4 Sep 133#6
Think their PS3s have packed up :-D
Fildo Stronst
4 Sep 136#7
You don't need an expensive instrument to become proficient.
My wife learnt how to play on a vicar's ropey old organ.
:man:
Duelling Duck to Fildo Stronst
5 Sep 132#8
You really have to pump the bellows on those older models to get anything out of the pipes. I bet she was pulling out all the stops.
Gort1951 to Fildo Stronst
5 Sep 13#23
Sounds a bit naughty.
Jezza67
5 Sep 13#9
10 Free lesson if you buy this keyboard, you don't actually have to buy the keyboard to get the 10 free lessons, the http://www.casiomusicacademy.co.uk redemption code is listed on the eBay listing! Duh!
Trentend
5 Sep 131#10
On the 'Access The Lessons' page it says you should have handy your keyboard serial number.
jamalhc
5 Sep 134#11
Never seen so many piano teachers in one thread!!
andy34
5 Sep 132#12
funny comments. heat added
positron_ie
5 Sep 132#13
I am a piano teacher and all the voices in my head recommends this item.
PS: What do you mean voices in my head are not real? Well you are wrong. See, and all the voices in my head agrees. Proof.
masterbruce
5 Sep 131#14
I'm not a piano teacher and I recommend a set of technics 1200
fandyboy
5 Sep 13#15
There are some right little pianists in this thread.
SesameStreetKid
5 Sep 13#16
Bought a similar "beginner" "starter" keyboard albeit a Yamaha for the kids but need to replace for one with touch sensitive keys.
Something to consider.
BTW Funny comments lol
zomg
5 Sep 13#17
"I need my 1987 DG-20 Casio electric guitar
Set to mandolin, yeah
Drop the drums."
:sunglasses:
boomking to zomg
5 Sep 13#28
Unzip the boom and the lens goes zoom
My b-boom drops ba-dooba boom boom
Flombard
5 Sep 131#18
I'm a piano teacher and so's my wife!
choc1969
5 Sep 13#19
Thanks OP
fmuk
5 Sep 135#20
I'm a piano
badgerpelt to fmuk
5 Sep 131#21
do you need teaching?
jdocuk
5 Sep 131#24
Just registered with the code CMA11ARG which yuu put in the promotion code box, all good here
RustySpoons
5 Sep 131#25
I'm Rolf Harris and I recommend kids start off with one of these.
elsbells
5 Sep 13#26
I think i'm a piano, teacher.
Well go play with yourself
harvtheman
5 Sep 131#27
I'm a Teacher without a piano, is this one any good??
aholvoet
5 Sep 13#29
This must be the funniest deal I've ever seen on HUKD :smile:. I really wish I was a piano teacher right now :-) I'll probably buy this piano just to become one!
WillieGophar
5 Sep 13#30
Would be perfect for me - if it had MIDI :disappointed:
Still a good deal though and heat added :smiley:
PurplePerson
5 Sep 13#31
I had kept this page open so I would remember to check that myself. If it had MIDI I'd have been somewhat interested, but if it doesn't... shame.
redzarf
5 Sep 13#32
Thanks OP, bought one.
FYI, the £99 version in the Argos store includes a stand (worth £25) and headphones - so this way I can use a table or desk, and headphones I already had and save £48
blue-note to redzarf
6 Sep 13#33
Do make sure you are using the correct posture though if you're not using a proper stand or you could get aches and pains after practicing sessions. Glad the post is of help though.
Opening post
I'm a piano teacher and this really wouldn't make a bad keyboard for a beginner as it does have the same size keys as a 'proper' piano, so it's easy to migrate from and if it's not for them, you're not going to lose a lot of money at £51 delivered!
It would last them for the first year, at least. After which they would need weighted keys and touch response but then you're talking £250+ to be honest so this is a great first step
This is £100 in store at Argos for some reason, making this a proper bargain. I would stock up but they're bulky old things!
Top comments
My wife learnt how to play on a vicar's ropey old organ.
:man:
All comments (34)
My wife learnt how to play on a vicar's ropey old organ.
:man:
PS: What do you mean voices in my head are not real? Well you are wrong. See, and all the voices in my head agrees. Proof.
Something to consider.
BTW Funny comments lol
Set to mandolin, yeah
Drop the drums."
:sunglasses:
My b-boom drops ba-dooba boom boom
Well go play with yourself
Still a good deal though and heat added :smiley:
FYI, the £99 version in the Argos store includes a stand (worth £25) and headphones - so this way I can use a table or desk, and headphones I already had and save £48