I used to sell keyboards and pianos for a living and I’ve hand-selected 5 Amazon Prime Day deals every budding pianist should check out

Roland JD-Xi and GO:KEYS on wooden desk
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sales event is here and with it some pretty tasty discounts on beginner keyboards and entry-level digital pianos. I’ve spent the last few hours trawling through pages and pages of deals to pick out the very best piano and electronic keyboard offers I could find. So whether you’re a novice looking to get started or an intermediate player seeking a portable practice solution, you’ll find something to get excited about in this epic sale. 

Before writing for MusicRadar as a Senior Deals Writer I worked in music retail, giving advice on all aspects of music creation, selling everything from digital pianos to electric guitars and even entire PA systems

Below you’ll find my top choices with instruments from some pretty big names in the world of pianos and keyboards. We have cut-price options from Yamaha, Roland, Alesis and Donner, with every model bringing its own unique set of features to the table. These deals are only available today and tomorrow, so if something takes your fancy, you best be quick, as they won't be around for long. 

Not ready to splash the cash just yet? Well don’t worry, we’ll be covering all the very best Black Friday piano keyboard deals at the end of next month. So be sure to bookmark that page and check back closer to the big day to see what deals we uncover. 

Alesis Recital Grand: $449, now $379

Alesis Recital Grand: $449, now $379
Looking for a portable stage piano that's perfect for learning? Well, you can't go wrong with the Alesis Recital Grand. This 88-key piano features a graded hammer action, adjustable touch response, and 16 multi-sampled voices - and right now it's only $379!

Roland GO:PIANO: $349.99, now $297.49

Roland GO:PIANO: $349.99, now $297.49
The Roland GO:PIANO features in a number of our buyer's guides and even received a glowing 4-star review when we tested it out last year. Combining the convenience and price point of a keyboard with the full-sized keys of a piano, the GO:PIANO is ideal for beginners looking for an inexpensive way to start playing a new instrument.

Donner DEP-20: $498.99, now $399.19

Donner DEP-20: $498.99, now $399.19
Donner are well known for their inexpensive musical instruments from guitar pedals and amplifiers to keyboards and digital pianos. The DEP-20 is an entry-level console-style piano that is geared towards beginners and young players and is currently available for $399 at Amazon. 

Yamaha P71: Was $499, now $399

Yamaha P71: Was $499, now $399
The Yamaha P71 is an Amazon-exclusive model and is designed with beginners in mind. Featuring 88 fully weighted piano-style keys and 10 different voices, this lightweight piano is a reliable and sturdy first instrument. 

Roland JD-XI: Was $599.99, now $509.99

Roland JD-XI: Was $599.99, now $509.99
Looking to strep into the wonderful world of synths? Well, this mighty offering from Roland might be your best option. Equipped with 37 mini keys, this compact instrument delivers fat, warm analogue bass and lead tones with ample controls for hands-on tweaking. 

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.