Black Friday keyboard, synth and piano deals 2024: we round up the very best early savings for pianists, synth players and producers

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Black Friday kicks off at the end of November. We've been covering the best deals for pianists for years - here's our tips, early deals and more

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2. Early deals
3. FAQ
4. Shopping tips
5. Deals to look for
6. How we choose
7. Last year's highlights

With Black Friday 2024 fast approaching, I'm gearing up to cover the event in great detail like I always do - and if last year is anything to go by, this year is looking like it's going to be epic.

I spend a lot of my time scouring music retailers for fantastic deals on my favourite keyboards, pianos and accessories. Not only is it my job to research and recommend the best gear in our buyer’s guides and reviews, but I am also dedicated to helping musicians get the best deals on the stuff they need, too.

So whether you're a budding pianist looking for the best keyboards for beginners, a producer looking for savings on MIDI keyboards, or a dance fanatic looking for a quality synthesizer, you've come to the right place.  

While the official sales haven't started yet, many retailers have kicked off their early Black Friday offers. Over at Sweetwater, you can score huge discounts of up to 60% off big-name brands, Musician's Friend has up to 50% off gear in their early holiday sale, while Guitar Center has slashed up to 40% off everything you need to make music.  

Black Friday keyboard piano deals: Quick links

Below you'll find all the latest pre-Black Friday piano deals to shop right now: 

US deals

UK deals

Early deals

The Black Friday piano deals aren't quite here yet, but these are some current deals that our experts rate:

UK Deals

Casio AP-750 Digital Piano: £1,849, £1,655

Casio AP-750 Digital Piano: £1,849, £1,655
Looking for a sleek, compact, and brilliant sounding home piano? Well look no further than Casio's stunning AP-750. Right now you can save £194 at Andertons. 

Korg LP380: £738, now £664

Korg LP380: £738, now £664
Compact, stylish, and brilliant sounding, the LP380 is a stellar beginner digital piano delivers outstanding performance without breaking the bank - and better yet, you can save £74 at Andertons. 

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US Deals 

Casio PX-S1100 Privia Digital Piano: $679.99, $579  

Casio PX-S1100 Privia Digital Piano: $679.99, $579
Designed for musicians and hobbyists alike, the PX-S1100 delivers an enhanced concert grand piano sound in a sleek, lightweight package - and better yet, you can save $100.99 at Guitar Center right now. 

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Yamaha Arius YDP-105R: $1,099, $849

Yamaha Arius YDP-105R: $1,099, $849
We strongly believe that new players and seasoned composers alike will enjoy the realistic key response of the Graded Hammer Action keybed of the YDP-105R - and they enjoy it even more with $250 slashed off the price. 

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Black Friday keyboard deals: FAQ

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When is Black Friday 2024?

Black Friday 2024 starts on Friday, 29 November. Well, that’s the official start date anyway, but the Black Friday keyboard piano deals seem to get earlier every year. We predict we'll start seeing early offers landing from around mid-October. 

That doesn’t mean we won’t have some humdingers before then, however - we’ve seen in past years that some retailers simply can’t help themselves and fire off all manner of killer deals over a series of weeks. 

Black Friday, of course, is the day after Thanksgiving in the States and is the day when tens of thousands of retailers, both online and bricks and mortar stores, kick-start their holiday shopping sales. That includes all these cheap Black Friday piano deals we’re keeping an eye on for you.

Cyber Monday is the Monday that directly follows Black Friday, and it often sees further discounts on thousands of products with exclusive online sales. This year, Cyber Monday 2024 takes place on Monday 2nd of December, and will last for that day only, so if you see a Cyber Monday keyboard piano deal you like the look of, you have to be quick and bag it before it's too late.

Are pianos on sale during Cyber Weekend?

In short, yes! From Black Friday through to Cyber Monday you are highly likely to see a myriad of deals on digital pianos, stage pianos and even acoustic pianos. Last year was a bumper affair for jaw-dropping savings on some of the biggest names in keys. 

You can expect all the big-name musical instrument retailers to get involved, with the likes of Guitar Center, Sweetwater, Musician’s Friend, Amazon and others all firing out their best Black Friday piano deals to tempt you. We're hoping to see great deals on gear from Casio, Moog, Arturia, Roland, Yamaha and many more.

Wondering what makes a good deal, or how you can prepare to shop these sales without getting overwhelmed (or spent out)? Keep reading…

What's the best value digital piano?

When recommending any piece of musical equipment - it’s very difficult not to recommend Yamaha. If we had to choose one digital piano from their range that offers the best value for money, we'd have to go for the Yamaha P-145. Benefiting from Yamaha’s world-famous build quality, this is a seriously good piano for beginners and gigging musicians alike. 

If you are looking for a digital upright, we'd suggest looking at the Casio AP-270. This entry-level digital piano punches well above its weight, and in our tests, we found that it offered outstanding sound quality for its wallet-friendly price.

Black Friday keyboard deals: Shopping tips

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Black Friday sales can be overwhelming, especially if you’re shopping at one of the big retailers as these can often have thousands of products on sale in the space of just a few days. Trust us, it’s easy to feel intimidated by the sheer volume of offers available, so where on earth do you start?

To prepare for the incoming avalanche of Black Friday keyboard piano deals, do your research. Think about exactly what type of instrument you want: keyboard, synth, MIDI, piano, etc, and find out which are the best in that category. Next, set some boundaries around how much you’re willing to spend. It can be easy to get caught up in the moment and overspend. Luckily, you can often search within a specific price bracket at many retailers, so the temptation to blow your budget is less. 

If you have no idea of what brand or model you want to buy, and you aren’t constrained by any specific budgets right now, feel free to use our expert buyer’s guides to help you figure out what you need or what to buy for someone else. We recommend starting with these:

Where to find the best Black Friday keyboard and piano deals

This is super-easy: bookmark this page as we’ll be regularly updating it with the biggest and best Black Friday keyboard piano deals, including the top digital piano offers and cheap synthesizer discounts. Beyond that, we’d advise sticking to well-known musical instrument retailers, as they will have robust delivery and returns policies, so you know you’ll be in safe hands. 

If you know in advance which products you want to buy if you spot them among any Black Friday piano deals, jot down their RRPs in advance. That way you can clearly see whether a product is on sale for a good price, and just how much of a saving you’re making. Handily, retailers display the ‘before’ and sale price, giving you an at-a-glance look at the various discounts.

The Black Friday digital piano deals to look out for

Black Friday sales move fast, so it pays to go into them with an idea of what you’re looking for. On that note, we’ve curated some top-rated models that, if you see them on sale among the incoming Black Friday keyboard piano deals, you really should jump on, they’re that good. 

Roland FP-10Best playing-action
1. Roland FP-10

As Roland’s newest entry-level, full-size digital piano, the standout feature of the FP-10 has to be its class-leading PHA-4 keyboard. Beautifully responsive and representing staggering value, it’s exactly the same action found on the pricier FP-30 model.

Read our full Roland FP-10 review

Casio Privia PX-S1100Best piano over-all
2. Casio Privia PX-S1100

The eagerly awaited upgrade of the S1000, the new PX-S1100 builds on its predecessor by adding the modern features today’s budding pianists demand.  This 88-note fully weighted keys piano is perfect for aspiring players looking for an affordable instrument that doesn’t scrimp on quality. 

Read our full Casio PX-S1100 review

Roland GO:PIANO 88Best for portability
3. Roland GO:PIANO 88

A full-size 88-note piano weighing in at a paltry 7kg that can be set-up anywhere and run off batteries, Roland’s GO:PIANO 88 is great for beginners and buskers alike. The downside of this portability is that the keyboard is only semi-weighted rather than fully-weighted, but it’s a compromise we found we were happy to make.

Read our full Roland GO:PIANO 88 review

How we choose the deals

Here at MusicRadar, we are experts in our field, with many years of playing and product testing between us. We live and breathe everything music-making, and we draw on this knowledge and experience of using products in live, recording and rehearsal scenarios when selecting the products we recommend.

First and foremost, we are players and creators, and we want to match like-minded folk with the right products for them, at the best prices.

For us to recommend a deal on guitars or anything else it has to be a product we rate that’s a genuinely great price or part of a truly fantastic bundle. It’s also important that we only recommend retailers where you will have a positive shopping experience.

Last year's highlights

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Roland FP-30X: Was $799.99, now $699
Roland's FP range is one of our favourites when it comes to affordable beginner-friendly instruments, so naturally, we get very excited when we see one with a healthy discount. Right now you can save $100 at Guitar Center. 

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Vox Continental: Was $1,599.99, now $999.99
The original Vox Continental is a classic. Used by the likes of The Beatles and The Doors this organ was one of the defining sounds of the '60s. This modern version looks to deliver the sound and vibe of the original but with modern playability and features - and better yet, you can save $600 at Sweetwater!

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Kawai CN29: Was $1,699, now $999
The Kawai CN29 is a truly stunning home piano. From its superb sounds, effortless playability, charming good look and Bluetooth features this piano offers players a whole lot for a very modest price - and it's even better with $400 slashed off the price!

Yamaha P-145 B: Was £399, now £366

Yamaha P-145 B: Was £399, now £366
Yamaha's P-45 was most definitely one of the most popular beginner pianos on the market, and the latest iteration builds on the previous generation but manages to shrink the model to an even more compact size, making it more portable. This unit is still firmly new, so we are surprised to see it discount for Black Friday. Read our full Yamaha P-145 review. 

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Korg SV-2 73: Was £1,499, now £1,245
The Korg SV-2 is one of our favourite stage pianos. As you'd expect, befitting its retro styling, there is an eclectic collection of vintage sounds locked away inside including almost every American tine and reed EP, as well as a Japanese electric grand - and when there's £254 slashed off the price, we can't help but recommend it. 

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Casio Privia PX-870: Was $1,199, now $999
With Casio's multi-dimensional AiR processing, 88 scaled hammer action keys, 19 additional tones and a very accessible playing action, this is a superb option for beginners and with $200 off, you really can't go wrong.
 

Find more epic deals on a range of music gear below 

Daryl Robertson
Daryl Robertson
Senior Deals Writer

I'm a Senior Deals Writer at MusicRadar, and I'm responsible for writing and maintaining buyer's guides on the site - but that's not all I do. As part of my role, I also scour the internet for the best deals I can find on gear and get hands-on with the products for reviews. My gear reviews have been published in prominent publications, including Total Guitar and Future Music magazine, as well as Guitar World.com. I've also had the privilege of interviewing everyone from Slash to Yungblud, as well as members of Sum 41, Foo Fighters, The Offspring, Fever 333 and many more. 

I have a massive passion for anything that makes a sound, particularly guitars, pianos, and recording equipment. In a previous life, I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation and selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars, entire PA systems, and ukuleles. I'm also a fully qualified sound engineer who holds a first-class Bachelor's degree in Creative Sound Production from the University of Abertay and I have plenty of experience working in various venues around Scotland.

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