Should I buy this one or the PSR-E433 for young children (3-8) and me, all just starting.. Notsure if the Lighted keys are advisable..
1974882
I am enjoying the EZ220MM with the lighted keys, but the PSR-E433 offers a longer keyboard, stylish arrangement of accompaniment buttons, larger variation of accompaniment music and would probably hold interest of all ages for a longer period of time. I could see where the lighted keys would become the focal point, rather than the actual music note for small children and for quite a little while. Actually, for longevity and the age spans, I would recommend the PSR-E433. Whichever you choose; have loads of fun learning and playing.
1974883
Yes, it is excellent! Lighted keys only enhance the learning experience. The sound however, is much better with headphones, especially the bass.
1974884
Several other things I would like to add - the keyboard is very light weight- important if portability counts. It did for me. Also, you can turn the lights off if you find them distracting, although they are a selling point. I was surprised how long the keyboard lasted on batteries.
1974885
Our whole family loves this, my husband has "re taught" himself how to play, and my oldest loves to just "play" in her own way, she has not been in formal lessons yet...I think the light up keys are a neat feature.
1974886
My daughter is 8. She loves the lighted keyboard. I think the younger one will like it even more. One key at a time will light up and wait for them to press it as the background music plays along. Lots of fun.
1974887
It's a nice organ and has a lot of voices.I did not find the lights useful, but they canbe turned off. I bought a self-teachingpiano course book instead.
604327
We bought the WK 225 and love it. It is perfect for what we needed. My daughter is 8 years old and started to take piano lessons. We have had no problems with it. She can switch between her teachers piano and her keyboard without any issues.
1448066
My son is only 2. He only bang on it a few times. I don't like playing on it myself because the keys feel strange and sound weird.
1448067
Nancy my son is 19 months now so it's too soon to tell at this stage. I purchased this piano as a starter foe him to get use to touching the keys. The neat thing about this piano is it comes with a song book which indicates the color coated keys which matches the piano keys. This help your child learn simple songs while learning the keys at the same time. It was a great for for us. Hope this answers your question.
281853
Why on earth do they market these for kids? Small hands, small fingers, good eyesight... I know, let's stick them with a big keyboard with huge keys, so they can never learn to type.
2148423
T.A.,Now that the PS3 is up to firmware 1.90, do you see any improvement with the functionality of this keyboard? Also, do you know if any keys are programmable... to create a "PS" button?
1293996
I know the warranty isn't included in the price. So I purchased 2 year warranty. The warranty is paperless. I think this warranty would be good and safeful to PSR-E433. Only my opinion.
1046747
My problem was similar. Some of the keys don't work. I still have it from Christmas. Had to buy my granddaughter a new one from Walmart.
1133362
true story- the keyboard works great practically/mechanically.. but the feature set (that adds value and subsequently justifies the price) is not functional. LEDs don't matter, you're right- but when they go out after a month of normal use, i begin to question the value-added price i paid for the features - that's all.
836336
As an adult with a musical background, I have not used the Yamaha Education Suite. However, I would highly recommend the Yamaha YPG-535 keyboard as a beginner's tool (if the student will stick with it, as it is a little costly). There are many features to help a beginner learn such as the built in metronome, the play along features, and the recording option. Best wishes to you in your final decision.
980904
Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features... » Read More Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. « Show Less
857651
I used a few sets of keyboard and mouse combo (e9060), at work and at home. I like the light but sure key strokes. I think e9070 is the model with keyboard only; you can also check in Amazon page.
705183
I use the wireless Logitech K800 illuminated keyboard. I love it! It's full size, low profile and the backlighting is superb. The normal price is $79.99 at Office Max but I got it 1/2 off several months ago. Since then I've not been able to find it anywhere. I wanted to buy another- even at full price it's worth it. I ended up buying another small wireless keyboard from Office Max. It's about half the size fo a regular keyboard. I miss the light up keys. btw, I also have a wireless mouse plugged in for when I'm going to use the Internet on the TV for a long time. I have 2 of these Sony Google TVs and use wireless keyboards and mice with both.
2047203
yes it works great.My 10 year old sin uses it and it is very durable and the keyboard works great. Hope this helps with your choice.
1749798
I think a one year old might enjoy the sounds and the mashing of the keyboard. The games may be a little too much for a one year old to understand. You would definately have to assist them
856865
Yeah sure of course, it's not a problem. My daughter was 1 yr and a half old when we bought her the Nabi and she was able to use to it. There's this Nabi mode and Mommy mode, you can choose which one to use. All the games are good to start with for learning. Now my daughter is 2 years old and she is still using it...the battery is good and we haven't had any problems with it so far. The games are good, really, it's good to start now, you don't need to wait. I hope i am a bit of a help :). My daughter loves her Nabi and so do i :D
880880
This is not a good way to start to learn piano. A toy xylophone would be much better. The xylophone has the same 2:3 black key structure as a piano and you can play several notes at once. She would also have the physical satisfaction of learning how to hit the keys in order to change the quality of the sound. If you are going to get an electric keyboard, get one with several octaves.Chose her teacher carefully - look into the teacher's experience in teaching children, how long her students stay with her, ability to sense what the child is wanting to know, not just give lessons from a book. Try Suzuki method.