
Unweighted keys are easier to push down while weighted keys respond like a traditional piano, making a keyboard with weighted keys a good piano for beginners. Each keyboard model’s action varies in firmness and resistance.

“What keyboard should I buy for beginners?” We hear this question all the time, and there’s no easy answer. In this keyboard buying guide, we’ll examine your options, whether you’re buying an instrument for a student or searching for the best keyboard for beginner adults (it’s never too late to learn to play).

Light enough to be transported, the best keyboard models teach students skills they transfer to full-size pianos. A good beginner keyboard is an ideal instrument for students embarking on their musical education.
