Pls help with buying a piano

[Toomuch2do]

I need to get a piano for 9 year old DS who is approaching grade 1 standard. It looks like he is has some ability but mainly enjoys playing the piano. So far he’s only been able to practise at school.

I know nothing about pianos and this looked like a good option.

www.bonnersmusic.co.uk/products/yamaha-ydp144-arius-digital-piano-black?variant=36657227727010&currency=GBP&gclid=Cj0KCQiAi9mPBhCJARIsAHchl1z0zto-bh7Mb1kWOW9MSc5EBDEf6Bg9oJqnvrWRdCitEGfHJ_Z5XhsaAsRTEALw_wcB

Would really appreciate a view from musical people. TIA!

[parietal]

We got a Casio for half the price (recommended by 2 friends who are music teachers) and DD is doing fine with it (grade 4 now).

[Toomuch2do]

Thanks @parietal, that sounds very interesting. I don’t suppose you could link to / give details of the one you have?

[UnaOfStormhold]

Following as we're looking to get a piano (for me as well as DS really though I'm more a singer than a pianist.)

[ladyinthecampervan]

Are you looking at electric for a particular reason? Even though they’re weighted keys it’s different to playing an acoustic piano.

[parietal]

this one

www.amazon.co.uk/Casio-CDP-S100BKC5-Weighted-Hammer-Digital?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-21
not very grand but fine for a beginner.

we got adjustable height legs too which is useful for a child - most are too high.

[DirtyDancing]

Do you definitely want an electric one...?