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Reviews of Roland FP-10 / FP-30 are not great, rather spend little more to get Kawaii ES110
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.
As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.
As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
Where/when is the ES110 on sale usually? Was looking to get one
Last edited by iKevMan October 19, 2020 at 09:31 AM.
Oh man - just picked up a used Casio px750 for my kids (deal was OK, $350 cash). No bench or headphones. Would have loved to get a new FP10 *with* a bench.
I'm currently torn between this and the KORG B2. Which would you experts recommend?
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.
I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.
I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
Hi,
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?
Hi,
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?
Thanks!
Well, it's not like a 5yr old is going to be able to tell you if it's not working out. hahaha.
But, for the most part, it's not a good idea to give a new player a heavy action like the PHA4, in the FP10/FP30/ Roland mid-range.
It's not a muscle building situation where more weights make you stronger. In the case of piano, you want an action that is suitable for the energy output of the player. He won't actually be strong until well into the teens. Piano is like lifting small amounts of weight thousands of times per session. Even the difference of 10 grams per keys can be a huge difference.
A previous poster mentioned the Kawai ES110, their RHC action is very swift and light, a bit on the bouncy side, but that's not a big problem. I'd recommend going this route for very young enthusiasts. The key shape is also important for smaller hands beginning piano, the edges on the kawai are more rounded and less sharp like on the PHA4 Rolands.
The B2 will work fine as well. You shouldn't have any trouble with the B2, but the design of the action along with the yamaha p45/125 are both less durable than the joints used in the FP10/ ES110. As long as your kiddo mozart doesn't go ape on the keys, there shouldn't be any problems.
ES110 on sale is ~$500 as well. They're all in this price bracket.
As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
The B2 goes on sale for $350-ish from adorama, so wait for that if you're set on the B2.
I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
Is this sale soon?
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As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
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I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?
Thanks!
You mention no children. I have a 5 year old that wants to learn piano so I've been looking around this week. Is this FP10 bundle bad for a beginning child? Do you have other recommendations?
Thanks!
But, for the most part, it's not a good idea to give a new player a heavy action like the PHA4, in the FP10/FP30/ Roland mid-range.
It's not a muscle building situation where more weights make you stronger. In the case of piano, you want an action that is suitable for the energy output of the player. He won't actually be strong until well into the teens. Piano is like lifting small amounts of weight thousands of times per session. Even the difference of 10 grams per keys can be a huge difference.
A previous poster mentioned the Kawai ES110, their RHC action is very swift and light, a bit on the bouncy side, but that's not a big problem. I'd recommend going this route for very young enthusiasts. The key shape is also important for smaller hands beginning piano, the edges on the kawai are more rounded and less sharp like on the PHA4 Rolands.
The B2 will work fine as well. You shouldn't have any trouble with the B2, but the design of the action along with the yamaha p45/125 are both less durable than the joints used in the FP10/ ES110. As long as your kiddo mozart doesn't go ape on the keys, there shouldn't be any problems.
As for ES110 vs FP10/30, you'll have to go play them at the store to make that decision. ES110 is much easier to play due to the lighter action. The FP10/30 has a heavier action and feels more substantial under the hands, but this may work against you in fast piano passages.
Most digital piano reviews are written by Copy-Writers, so it's a good idea to head out and try them out live.
I would say the action on the Roland is more durable than the B2, but if you're careful and there are no children, it shouldn't make much of a difference.
B2 is softer and easier to play as well, more suitable for new enthusiasts.
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