Features:

  • Dance music Mode w/50 built-in dance music rhythms
  • Chordata play app integration
  • 48 note polyphony
  • Step-up Lesson system
  • 400 tone, 100 rhythms. Auto power off
weird echo that sounds like a human voice or something

For its price, this is a very functional digital piano. I already had an 88-key digital piano when I bought this one because it was too heavy, long and clumsy to frequently store away and take out to use at a later time. I bought this much lighter piano beacuse I have a small apartment. I can conveniently store it away when I’m not using it, and take it out from the bag when I want to play. My only concern so far is that, there’s a specific key (I think it’s the G to the left of middle C) that when pressed, I can hear a soft, weird echo that sounds like a human voice or something. Other than that, the key is fine and NOT out of tune, I can still play all the pieces that I like.

Phenomenal for Beginning Pianists

I love it! I got this for my two kids who just began piano lessons at school. It was purchased as a temporary way to practice before committing to a digital piano once I know that my kids are committed to the instrument, but I've got to say that I can definitely see us using this for several years to come. The keys are touch sensitive which is a big plus and ensures that they can transition well from keyboard to digital or acoustic piano. It has many great features- much more than we need, but they help liven up daily practice time. The stand is very sturdy and was easy to assemble- the keyboard doesn't attach to it- it just rests on top but the two bars it rests on have rubber grippers that keep it from moving around too much. Personally, I am very strict with my kids about roughhousing around it- if they can't act responsibly around it they practice on a cheap plastic one so the stand hasn't been an issue. Some people have complained that their headphones didn't work, but I didn't have that issue- mine came with the little adaptor thingy and work great. They are comfortable and adjustable and great for when kids have to practice and parents want to watch TV in the same room. The music holder thing is the only thing I have really had a minor problem with- it's really just a metal bar which works well for holding music books, but not at all for the single page handouts the teacher sends home to practice-not too big a deal though, I just stick the sheet on a clipboard and THEN put it on the music stand. Nice crisp sound, the keys feel nice as well. All in all, I am quite happy with my purchase. Definitely recommended for anyone with beginner pianists, this should serve you well the first few years if you aren't quite ready to commit to a digital or acoustic piano.

Beautifully Simple!

I'm an absolute beginner so take this review for what it's worth. After researching what keyboard qualities are recommended to begin learning, I wanted something with at least 61 touch sensitive keys. The small screen is very helpful in showing the notes and correct finger placement, and the sound is really beautiful. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this purchase!

Work well for what I need

I bought this item for a very specific purpose and it works quite well for that. I wanted to be able to practice piano at times when it might be disruptive to my wife. I had an old keyboard which was ok except it had narrower than standard keys and only had a range of 4 octaves. I play mostly 18th century music and many of the works I want to play need 4 1/5 octaves. So I bought this. They keyboard is standard dimensions and extends to f in the third octave above middle c, so it covers the range I need. It came with some headphones but all I need to do is turn the volume down low and I can play to my hearts content late at night or other times when my regular piano would be disruptive. The keys are not touch sensitive and you can only change the volume by means of up or down buttons, so dynamics as a means of expression is out. Not a big deal for me, as this was by and large true of most keyboard instruments during the 18th century. I don’t know if you can hook up some sort of volume pedal directly or not, but you could always connect the headphone jack to an external amp or speaker via a volume pedal. There is provision for plugging in a sustain pedal, if you need one. Again for me, this is not an issue as sustain pedals were not used much in the 18th century. There are a number of sounds available and I tend to use the “harpsichord “ sound. No one is going to confuse this with a real harpsichord, but for practice and informal playing, it works. There are various other keyboard sounds, both piano and organ; plus a range of other instruments available. Again, nobody is going to confuse the “trumpet” with real brass, but it can be fun to try this out from time to time. The various electric organ sounds are probably the closest to real (this after is really a variety of electronic organ). The included stand is nice however there is no provision to secure the keyboard to the stand, so there is perhaps some danger of it falling off. If you have kids or large dogs or the like running around you might be worried about this: I don’t so for me it is not a big problem. The music rack is just a piece of bent wire. It works for the paper back musicbooks I have, which aren’t too heavy, but might not work if you’re playing out of a volume of the Bach Geschellschaft. In short, this works fine as an instrument for practice and informal playing. It has its limitations but if your intended use falls within it capacities it is fine.

This is for the 3500

I love it. I bought this for my oldest daughter but I play on it a lot more then she does. I had a keyboard as a kid but I didn't realize how much of a pianist was trapped inside me! I'm learning to play Batoven because it will play a song for you at any speed you want and even show you the keys to press. The dance mode and The 400 different keyboard modes are awesome to. I would suggest getting at least the 3500 because the touch sensitive keys really add to the authentic piano feel. Its also lightweight for easy carrying.

great keyboard BUT 36 keys not 61

This is a great keyboard especially if you’re newer to piano, note this keyboard is actually 36 keys not 61 which is we are fine with. My boyfriend is new to piano and he loves it, I have a bit of piano experience but this is my first electric keyboard. The keys feel great they aren’t loose and click-y like some cheaper keyboards. The keys are also touch sensitive so if you hold the key it will continue to play, if you hit it soft it will play soft, hit it hard it will play loud etc. The keyboard includes a digital song bank where you can play along with the song or the screen will project the keys to play if you’re learning! overall it’s sleek and simple, great quality, very happy with our purchase and highly recommend for beginners!

If you're a beginning pianist looking for a great keyboard, here is an option for you

Casio CTK-2550 PPK 61-Key Premium Keyboard Pack: If you're a beginning pianist looking for a great keyboard, here is an option for you. I recently bought the Casio CTK-2550 PPK 61-Key Premium Keyboard Pack with Stand, Headphones & Power Supply and I am truly pleased. I use to take piano lessons as a kid until I was in the 5th grade when I quit, due to people making fun of me saying it wasn't cool. Looking back, I wish I would have never quit. This keyboard however has re-sparked my love for music and I have begun to play again. If you are looking for a keyboard to learn how to play, this is the one! When I first started looking for a keyboard I knew I needed something affordable and compact since I am currently a college student, but I also did not want to sacrifice quality due to price. After looking and talking with my past music teachers, I narrowed it down to this Casio product. Cost Effective: If you want to get the most bang for your buck, but also need something that would benefit you as a beginner level pianist. The Casio CTK-2550 keyboard package is definitely the right choice for you, only costing $125! It is great that it comes with a quality set of headphones because you can play late at night and not disturb others. It's very beneficial by allowing you to set a beat in the background like a metronome to practice along with your sheet music. After having it for a few months I have begun to realize how great of a purchase it was. It was very affordable and produces quality sound with so many different options while you play. For example, you can select over 400 built-in tones to play with, as well as 100 auto-accompanied rhythms. Beginner Goals: This is truly the ideal product for a beginner because it is the perfect size which makes it easy to take on the go and set up anywhere to practice. As a beginner, it is truly important to practice and practice a lot! Since it is such a compacted keyboard it is extremely easy to pack up and travel with. This has been huge for me since I travel a lot between college and home. Being able to pack it up and fit it in my trunk to take home and practice is great. The piano itself is also very durable and has a very beneficial screen in the middle for beginners. The screen itself shows you what note you are playing and in which key. This is a huge asset to a beginner pianist as you learn notes and how they correlate to sheet music. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase and would gladly buy again.

Great sound, very nice indeed!

Just bought this for Christmas for my 11 year old girl. This is very nice, perfect size, not very heavy, uses batteries for portability, as well as has a plug - and it comes with headphones and a stand! Very well worth the cost.

Great beginners keyboard; Great price for the included features.

I bought this keyboard to teach my 10 year old grandson piano. Amazon tends to mix reviews for different models so be sure you are reading one for the right product. The CTK 2550 is a very similar product but with one big difference: It is not "touch sensitive" so you cannot vary the volume (velocity) of the sound by key press pressure. The CTK 3500 I purchased IS touch sensitive so you can vary the volume by the amount of pressure on the keyboard, similar to a real piano. Although the keys are not weighted, touch sensitivity will make it easier for a student to eventually transition to a real piano. I was surprised that at this price, it even has a level 1 MIDI jack (USB A-B type) so you can use it with MIDI software on a PC. I have Cakewalk MIDI sequencing software installed on my PC that I use for my other keyboards, but have not yet tried the MIDI function for this keyboard, but nice to know its there for future use. Although my grandson will mainly be using the piano tone for his lessons, I did try out a few of the other features and tones and is what you would expect for this price, and adds a little fun. For the price, it is a great keyboard to learn on. It also has a decent collection of built-in songs that you can use for lessons and the display even shows fingering to use for those songs, which is very important to learn correctly in the beginning. Notes are also displayed on a staff in real time as the songs play. The package deal comes with headphones and a keyboard stand. I would also recommend purchasing a piano bench/stool and a sustain pedal to complete the package (be sure the sustain pedal is compatible with Casio keyboards or at least has a 'polarity' changeable switch if not specified for Casio). I would highly recommend this for anyone wanting to learn piano, or instructing beginning piano lessons.

Make sure to buy the power supply - Casio ADE95100LU Power Supply

We were a little worried on Christmas morning because the keyboard did not turn on with batteries. We had to order the power supply Casio ADE95100LU Power Supply. Once the keyboard was plugged in it worked! I am impressed with the sensitivity of the keys. If you touch them lightly, the sound is light. Press harder and the sound is louder.

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