Guide To The Best
Stage Pianos

Unlike home and upright pianos, stage pianos are designed to be portable. They’re often relatively compact and are designed to be compatible with various stands and inputs/outputs. This makes them great for gigging and session work and you'll commonly see them in professional live setups, hence the term ‘stage piano’.

Many manufacturers offer stage pianos for every application and at every price point. Brands like Roland, Casio and Yamaha, to name a few, have plenty on offer – it’s easier than ever to find the perfect stage piano for you. Check out some of our recommendations below!

• Usually 88 or 76 keys, with fully weighted or semi-weighted action

• Hundreds of onboard sounds, including grand pianos, electric pianos, synths, and organs

• Standard ins/outs like stereo jack outs, headphone out, MIDI and USB connectivity

• Lightweight and portable, often with a slim form factor

• Useful features like split/layer

• mode, built-in FX, and EQ controlsBest Stage Pianos for Beginners

If you’re new to the ivory keys, these picks are among the most affordable stage pianos on the market, but they still offer an authentic piano feel and playing experience. You'll be able to find offerings from all the major names in the key world, including Roland, Casio, Yamaha and other big names with extensive experience and history producing amazing stage pianos.

All of these options come with extensive onboard sounds and great learning tools. So, if you're looking for your first serious instrument or you're simply trying to avoid breaking the bank, you'll have no problem finding a quality stage piano within a reasonable price range here at Andertons!

• Yamaha P-Series:
  The Yamaha P-Series is an excellent entry point for new players. Lightweight, streamlined, and effortlessly intuitive, these instruments deliver a great grand piano sound in a compact shell, with handy USB connectivity for learning apps or DAW use.
• Casio Privia & CDP Ranges:
  Casio’s Privia PX-S series offers a smart, slimline design and excellent key action at a surprisingly wallet-friendly price. The CDP-S line is another favourite for beginners, not least because of its expressive feel, onboard learning tools, and minimalist interface.
• Roland FP Series:
  The Roland FP Series is perfect for the learner on the move. Models like the FP-10 and FP-30X offer serious value with Roland’s acclaimed SuperNATURAL sound engine and weighted keys – just what you need for home practice or lessons.

At the other end of the spectrum, there are the stage piano workhorses for when things get serious. Whether you need a reliable instrument to use on stage night after night, or simply an easily transportable piano to take from session to session, these are guaranteed to accomplish the mission to a standard that will blow you away.

Expect to find stage pianos that offer you the closest possible thing to playing a real piano - the best feeling keys, the best possible sound engines - the choices you'll find here guarantee a playing experience with a professional feel.

Brands like Yamaha, Roland and Clavia Nord have a reputation for producing world-class stage pianos for every application - and we've got plenty in stock!

• Yamaha CP Series:
  The Yamaha CP Series is a staple in pro rigs around the world. With wooden keys, instant sound switching, and incredible acoustic/electric piano tones, these instruments are built for serious players who expect nothing less than realism and reliability on stage.
• Roland V Series:
  Roland’s V Series instruments offer an unmatched combo of versatility, intuitive control, and pro-level sound quality, all wrapped up in a compact shell. Designed to deal with the rigours of live performances, these instruments offer features like multiple sound engines, ergonomic interfaces, hammer-weighted keys, and channel aftertouch – perfect for players who need expressive control options.
• Nord Stage & Piano Series:
  Loved by touring artists, Nord’s iconic red keyboards are a fixture on live stages – and with good reason. The Nord Stage 4 and Nord Piano 5 combine world-class acoustic and electric piano sounds with real-time performance controls and crystal-clear OLED displays.

By design, stage pianos are meant to be more portable alternatives to traditional pianos. There are of course some that are designed to be even more portable than the rest.

This selection features stage pianos across several different price points which are also relatively compact and lightweight compared to their peers. This makes them great for performers on the go, piano teachers, function bands and anyone who just finds themselves in need of something they can move around with ease.

• Roland FP-10: ultra-compact and gig-ready
• Casio Privia PX-S1100: slim, stylish and just 11.2kg
• Yamaha P-145: simple, portable, and ideal for learners or acoustic piano subs

Looking for a great stage piano and also in need some extras accessories like stands and headphones? Then check out our amazing bundle deals and you'll see a range of stage pianos at different price points coming packed with an assortment of essentials.

If you're a new player looking to get started, or a more experienced player who might just need an extra stool or some new headphones, take a look through our stage piano bundles and you'll find something to suit your needs.

Each bundle comes with different accessories, so be sure to check what comes included to make sure you're getting the package that's best for you!

Both are digital instruments, but stage pianos are specifically designed for live performances. They tend to have fewer built-in speakers (or none at all), but they make up for that by packing more robust connectivity options (like XLR or MIDI) and better portability.

Stage pianos are typically made to be used with external amplification and headphones, so most don’t have built-in speakers. That said, you might find speakers on a few stage pianos, particularly those aimed at beginners.

Nearly all stage pianos have a headphone output, making them the perfect choice for quiet practice sessions or late-night composing.

Definitely! There’s a great selection of beginner-friendly stage pianos out there, offering realistic key action and built-in learning tools at affordable prices. Look for models with features like USB connectivity, onboard metronomes, and split/layer modes, so your piano can grow with you as you level up your skills.

Most do, especially models with 88 keys. You'll usually find fully weighted hammer-action keys on mid-to-high-end stage pianos, whereas budget or compact models may feature semi-weighted or synth-style action.

Normally, yes. Most stage pianos include USB-MIDI or traditional 5-pin MIDI ports, so you’ll be able to easily hook your instrument up to your DAW, virtual instruments, or notation software for composing, recording, or live playback.

This will vary by model, but even entry-level stage pianos can feature anywhere from 10 - 30 sounds. Professional models often go far further than this, with some packing literally hundreds of high-quality voices, including everything from grand pianos and EPs to organs, strings, pads, and custom FX patches.

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