9 Best Kids' Keyboards And Pianos To Inspire Your Future Composers
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So, you're looking for the perfect instrument to help your child become the next Mozart...
Is it better to buy a kids' keyboard or piano? We hear you ask.
A keyboard has much more flexibility than the piano, which is one major positive to these models and the reason why we have compiled this list of the best keyboards for kids. A keyboard has a selection of sounds, notes and instrumental voices, which can be used for all sorts of musical composing and performing.
Casio and Yamaha are the most popular brands of keyboard, both are very high quality and either would make an excellent choice for your child.
We have included both Casio and Yamaha in this list, amongst many other great kids' keyboards, to help you find the perfect keyboard for your mini musician.
Kidadl's Top Pick
Whilst all of the great keyboards on our list are highly recommended, if you're short on time, here's our top pick based on price, size and design.
1. Casio SA-76 Mini Keyboard
This mini Casio piano for kids is modelled directly on the brand's professional adult keyboards, making it the best keyboard for kids.
With 44 mini keys, this is a step up from any regular beginner's piano and is the best model to buy for more advanced piano players looking to transition to a better keyboard. Your child can choose to play their own songs, or play one of the 100 different inputted sounds to make a whole selection of glorious tunes.
This can be battery powered with 6 AAA batteries (not included) or use the mains power. You may wish to purchase a keyboard stand too.
Main Features
- Price: £49
- Age: 4+
- 44 mini keys
- 100 built-in instrument sounds
- 50 drum rhythms
- 2 built-in speakers
- Music songbook
- 2-year warranty
Best For Babies
2. Baby Einstein Discover And Play First Piano
This soft key baby piano board is a great toy that aids sensory development. With three different play modes (instrumental, animal sounds and numbers) there is endless fun to be had with this. The flashing lights and selection of sounds and songs make this toy a whole sensory experience rather than simply a keyboard.
Batteries are included with the product.
Main Features
- Price: £14.99
- Age: 3 months+
- Soft piano keys
- 3 play modes
- 20+ melodies and sounds
- Light up, flashing buttons
- Speaker with volume control
- 3 AAA batteries included
Best For Active Kids
3. NEWELL Playmat Keyboard
This play mat keyboard for kids puts a crazy spin on playing music. Your toddler can dance around and make music whilst having great fun, with 24 different keys to make some crazy tunes using their hands or feet!
The NEWELL is great for improving hand-eye coordination and motor skills in a fun and exciting way, meaning it is much more than a simple floor keyboard.
This touch-sensitive keyboard requires 4 AA batteries, but these are not included.
Main Features
- Price: £39.99
- Age: 12 months+
- 24 touch-sensitive keys
- 8 musical instruments
- Record, playback, demo play and adjustable volume functions
- Automatic power-off system
Best For Toddlers
4. Little Tikes Pop Tunes Keyboard
This light-up toddler piano lights up when your little one plays, and the keys also flash as it plays one of the five pre-loaded tunes. These pop tunes are a fun, entertaining form of sensory stimulation for your child, so it is much more than just a piano.
Volume adjustment means that you can listen out loud to the fun songs if you wish, or turn it down when you need to!
Main Features
- Price: £23.58
- Age: 2+
- Light-up keys
- 2 game modes
- 5 different songs
- Volume adjustment
Best For Budding Musicians
5. Melissa And Doug Grand Piano
This kids' piano is a great, very grand, deluxe buy for your children. It has quite a hefty price tag, however, it makes a great addition to any playroom or bedroom. This is an adorable, unique and carefully crafted piano that could be a great present for a budding musician.
The colour-coded keys are a great addition to this piano as they help kids learn the name of each specific key and to play music much more smoothly.
Main Features
- Price: £99.99
- Age: 4-6 years
- 30 keys
- Key coded songbook
- Safety hinged lid
- Piano stool
Best For Under 5s
6. Amy And Benton Piano Keyboard Toy
This piano keyboard for kids is a great educational buy as the Amy and Benton piano enhances your child's hearing, hand-eye coordination and memory, meaning that these pianos are far more than just musical toys!
This kids keyboard and microphone comes with 22 different pre-loaded songs and eight percussion instruments, which can add to the music being created by your child.
The ideas are endless with this Amy and Benton piano.
Main Features
- Price: £23.99
- Age: 1-4 years
- 24 keys
- 8 percussion instruments
- 22 demo songs
Best Keyboard For Beginners
7. Yamaha Portable Children's Keyboards
This electronic kids' music keyboard is a high-quality model from a very popular instrument brand, with excellent sound quality. This is an easy play-along keyboard, with 37 keys that are designed specifically for small hands. This ensures comfortable, supported playing for your child.
The Yamaha electronic keyboard is designed to be portable, so you can take it on your travels and your child can make music no matter where they are.
Main Features
- Price: £64.99
- Age: 4+
- 37 mini keys
- 30 built-in demo songs
- 120 voices
- 114 auto accompaniments
- USB cable
- Smart chord function
Best Electronic Keyboard
8. RockJam Keyboard
This full-size keyboard is perfect for older children as it is a much larger, more professional piano. For older kids looking to become a pianist or an advanced player, this 61 key keyboard could be the model for you. It has excellent sound quality and a number of sound accompaniments.
The headphone output is another excellent addition to this, as your child can plug in some earphones to listen and practice at varying volumes without disturbing the whole house.
Main Features
- Price: £49.99
- Age: 6+
- 61 keys
- 200 rhythms and demo songs
- USB/Aux cable
- 2 inbuilt learning modes
- Simply Piano app for IOS and Android
- Headphone output
- LED display
- Sheet music stand
Best Full Size Keyboard
9. Casio CTK 49 Full Size Keyboard
The Casio full-size keyboard is Amazon's bestseller and is an excellent long term investment for budding musicians. It is also great for beginners starting out in the music world as they can keep this keyboard with them throughout their journey.
The full-size keys are the same as those on a traditional piano, so this is a very realistic alternative to a classic piano model.
Main Features
- Price: £77
- Age: 8+
- 49 full-size keys
- 100 quality tones
- 100 rhythms
- Easy to read display
- Beat indicator
Kidadl Best Buys selects the top parent-recommended products across the web for families of all ages. If you liked our suggestions for kids' keyboards then why not take a look at the best musical instruments for babies, or for something different take a look at these Harry Potter gifts that kids will love.
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The oldest of three sisters, she was born in Portsmouth but currently studying at the University of Birmingham. With a 13-year age gap between her and her youngest sister, she enjoys finding activities that will make her the cool big sister. In her free time, she is an avid reader, writer, and has her own show on the university radio.
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