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Which piano keyboard should I purchase?
I'm looking to purchase a piano keyboard for a 14-year-old who can already has knowledge of music and can read music. I'm looking for a good model that preferably:
- has a nice piano sound
- is a smaller model
- is under $200
- includes a stand and other essential accessories
Any advice??
i forgot to mention the keyboard is for a beginner, in case that makes any difference. 
Hi!! I'm a keyboardist who has been playing piano since way back when. I got into playing keys back in early 90's. So, 1stly My Advice is DON'T BUY Any CASIOS!! Unless you want it to sound like something being played on Playschool (Kids toys). 2ndly, I used to teach Piano privately & I think Yamaha (I think the Model # is SY77) - any Yamaha's should be ok. Korg and Roland both makes some good keys. Lastly, my advice is go into Sam Ash Music Store 1 day & Try Out these diff. Keys. I did when I bought my Roland JV90 back in 1991 in college. These keys SHOULD be Under $200. I think you might be able to buy a Yamaha around $100, but then again, I'm thinking about yrs. ago. However, with the changes of Technology on my opinion I think the price of Keys may have gone down b/c everyone's using these Software Instruments (which I hate) which is more in demand (like "Logic"). Anyway, I'd say don't just go by what other people say here (not that I'm putting down other opinions), but I think you should gather other people's opinions here AND actually TRY Out Their Suggestions/Advice when you go to places like Sam Ash Music Store AND/OR Guitar Center.
Hope this Helps!
Good Luck!!
Mona
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