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Keyboards

Modelled after one of one of the most pivotal musical instruments across history- the piano, keyboards are both the backdrop and the centrepiece to many a band and soloist to this very day. Guaranteeing freedom of expression through its diverse range of musical tools and different sound options, the keyboard is the perfect instrument for bedroom players and international artists alike.

Keyboards
  • Yamaha PSR-SX700 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX700 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,547.00
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    Original price £1,547.00
    Current price £1,099.00
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    Yamaha PSR-SX700 Arranger Workstation Keyboard

    Take your performance to a whole new dimension with the PSR-SX. Replacing the...

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  • Korg Pa1000 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa1000 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,299.00
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    Original price £2,299.00
    Current price £1,852.00
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    Korg Pa1000 Professional Arranger Keyboard

    Performance that takes you places KORG debuts the newest High Performance Ar...

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  • Korg Pa700 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa700 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £1,599.00
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    Original price £1,599.00
    Current price £1,049.00
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    Korg Pa700 Professional Arranger Keyboard

    KORG debuts the newest High Performance Arranger in the acclaimed Pa-Series o...

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  • Yamaha PSR-SX900 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX900 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,594.00
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    Current price £1,699.00
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    Yamaha PSR-SX900 Arranger Workstation Keyboard

    FREE MUSIC LESSON WITH ROCKPHONIX Take your performance to a whole new dimens...

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  • Yamaha PSR-SX700 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX700 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £1,632.97
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    Original price £1,632.97
    Current price £1,159.00
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    Yamaha PSR-SX700 Keyboard Bundle

    Bundle contains: Headphones Double-braced Keyboard X Stand X Stool ...

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  • Yamaha PSR-E373 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-E373 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £297.00
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    Current price £205.00
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    Yamaha PSR-E373 Portable Keyboard

    The new Yamaha PSR-E373 is a 5-octave keyboard, perfect for those playing key...

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  • Yamaha PSR-SX600 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX600 Arranger Workstation Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £958.00
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    Original price £958.00
    Current price £599.00
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    Yamaha PSR-SX600 Arranger Workstation Keyboard

    PSR-SX600 is the first model in the PSR-SX series, offering a range of cont...

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  • Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £0.00 - Original price £0.00
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    £3,115.00
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    Current price £3,115.00

    Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard

    Inspiring New Sounds, Refreshing New Workflow, Entirely New Arranger Pa5X is...

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  • Korg Pa5x 76-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa5x 76-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £4,545.00
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    Original price £4,545.00
    Current price £3,366.00
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    Korg Pa5x 76-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard

    Inspiring New Sounds, Refreshing New Workflow, Entirely New Arranger Pa5X is...

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  • Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £468.00
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    Original price £468.00
    Current price £317.00
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    Yamaha PSR-E473 Portable Keyboard

    A REVOLUTION IN PORTABLE MUSIC The touch-sensitive keyboard and powerful soun...

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  • Yamaha GENOS2 Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha GENOS2 Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £5,220.00
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    Original price £5,220.00
    Current price £3,599.00
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    Yamaha GENOS2 Arranger Keyboard

    Your next masterpiece Pushing the boundaries of Arranger Workstation sound, ...

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  • Yamaha PSR-E473 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-E473 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £547.47
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    Original price £547.47
    Current price £377.00
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    Current price £377.00

    Yamaha PSR-E473 Keyboard Bundle

    The touch-sensitive keyboard and powerful sound engine of the PSR-E473 bring ...

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  • Yamaha PSR-EW425 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-EW425 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £621.00
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    Original price £621.00
    Current price £418.00
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    Yamaha PSR-EW425 Portable Keyboard

    AN EVOLUTION IN SOUND AND PERFORMANCE With a 76-key touch-sensitive keyboard ...

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  • Yamaha PSR-EW310 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-EW310 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £392.00
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    Original price £392.00
    Current price £391.00
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    Current price £391.00

    Yamaha PSR-EW310 Portable Keyboard

    The Yamaha PSR-EW310 is a 76-key portable instrument for those just start...

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  • Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £394.00
    Original price £394.00 - Original price £394.00
    Original price £394.00
    Current price £266.00
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    Current price £266.00

    Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard

    The Yamaha EZ-300 is a 61-note, touch-sensitive keyboard—specially equipped w...

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  • Roland GO:PIANO 61-Note Portable Piano Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Roland GO:PIANO 61-Note Portable Piano Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £320.00
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    Original price £320.00
    Current price £259.00
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    Roland GO:PIANO 61-Note Portable Piano Keyboard

    Desciption Specification Go:Piano61 is a versatile instrument which can...

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  • Yamaha PSR-E373 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-E373 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £373.97
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    Original price £373.97
    Current price £265.00
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    Current price £265.00

    Yamaha PSR-E373 Keyboard Bundle

    Description Specification The Yamaha PSR-E373 is a 5-octave keyboard, p...

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  • Roland GO:KEYS 61-Note Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Roland GO:KEYS 61-Note Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £320.00
    Original price £320.00 - Original price £320.00
    Original price £320.00
    Current price £259.00
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    Roland GO:KEYS 61-Note Portable Keyboard

    HAVE FUN WITH MUSIC—NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY If you’re looking for a fun and i...

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  • Korg Pa5x 88-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa5x 88-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £4,886.00
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    Original price £4,886.00
    Current price £3,618.00
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    Current price £3,618.00

    Korg Pa5x 88-Note Professional Arranger Keyboard

    Inspiring New Sounds, Refreshing New Workflow, Entirely New Arranger Pa5X is...

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  • Yamaha PSR-A5000 Arranger Workstation Keyboard for Oriental Music - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-A5000 Arranger Workstation Keyboard for Oriental Music - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,294.00
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    Original price £2,294.00
    Current price £1,644.00
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    Yamaha PSR-A5000 Arranger Workstation Keyboard for Oriental Music

    Make your sound iconic Designed to play authentic oriental music, the new P...

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  • Roland VR-09B V-Combo Organ Piano & Synth Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £747.00
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    Original price £747.00
    Current price £599.00
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    Roland VR-09B V-Combo Organ Piano & Synth Keyboard

    INSTANT ACCESS TO INSPIRING TONES AND LIVE EXPRESSION Travel-ready, affordabl...

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  • Nord Piano 5 88 Key Stage Piano - Fair Deal Music
    Nord Piano 5 88 Key Stage Piano - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,849.00
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    Original price £2,849.00
    Current price £2,569.00
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    Current price £2,569.00

    Nord Piano 5 88 Key Stage Piano

    The Piano 5 is the latest edition of Nord's award-winning Piano series is equ...

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  • Nord Electro 6D 73 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Nord Electro 6D 73 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,999.00
    Original price £1,999.00 - Original price £1,999.00
    Original price £1,999.00
    Current price £1,799.00
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    Current price £1,799.00

    Nord Electro 6D 73 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard

    The Nord Electro 6D 73-Note Semi Weighted Keyboard brings you the most powerf...

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  • Yamaha PSR-SX900 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX900 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Out Of Stock
    Original price £2,679.97
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    Original price £2,679.97
    Current price £1,759.00
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    Current price £1,759.00

    Yamaha PSR-SX900 Keyboard Bundle

    Bundle contains: Headphones Double-braced Keyboard X Stand X Stool Pl...

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  • Yamaha PSR-SX600 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-SX600 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £0.00 - Original price £0.00
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    £659.00
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    Yamaha PSR-SX600 Keyboard Bundle

    Bundle contains: Headphones Double-braced Keyboard X Stand X Stool ...

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  • Yamaha PSR-F52 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-F52 Portable Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £113.00
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    Current price £81.00
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    Yamaha PSR-F52 Portable Keyboard

    The Yamaha PSR-F52 Portable Keyboard is the perfect keyboard for beginners. W...

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  • Yamaha PSR-F52 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSR-F52 Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £192.47
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    Current price £141.00
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    Yamaha PSR-F52 Keyboard Bundle

    Description PSR-F52 Spec The Yamaha PSR-F52 Portable Keyboard is the ...

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  • Yamaha PSS-A50 Keyboard with Mini Keys - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha PSS-A50 Keyboard with Mini Keys - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £110.00
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    Current price £89.00
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    Yamaha PSS-A50 Keyboard with Mini Keys

    Make your voice heard Big, pro-level sounds in a small body. Cool effects and...

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  • Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (88-key) - Fair Deal Music
    Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (88-key) - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £1,068.00
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    Current price £834.00
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    Roland JUNO-DS88 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (88-key)

    SIMPLY CREATIVE Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great so...

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  • Roland JUNO-DS61 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (61-key) - Fair Deal Music
    Roland JUNO-DS61 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (61-key) - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £767.00
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    Current price £619.00
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    Roland JUNO-DS61 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (61-key)

    SIMPLY CREATIVE Roland’s JUNO synths are known everywhere for their great sou...

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  • Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard [Opened Box] - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard [Opened Box] - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £3,530.00
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    Original price £3,530.00
    Current price £2,999.00
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    Korg Pa5x 61-note Professional Arranger Keyboard [Opened Box]

    This model was opened for an in-store event and re-boxed. It is hard to tell...

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  • Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,120.00
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    Original price £1,120.00
    Current price £749.00
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    Yamaha CK61 Stage Keyboard

    With intuitive controls, built-in speakers and authentic piano, organ, and sy...

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  • Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard Bundle - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £473.47
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    Current price £326.00
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    Yamaha EZ-300 Key Lighting Keyboard Bundle

    Description EZ-300 Spec The Yamaha EZ-300 is a 61-note, touch-sensitive...

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  • Yamaha Reface CP Stage Electric Piano Mini Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £478.00
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    Current price £299.00
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    Yamaha Reface CP Stage Electric Piano Mini Keyboard

    Yamaha reface CP has a vintage look and feel with 6 classic keyboard sounds. ...

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  • Yamaha TYROS4 Keyboard with TRS-MS04 Speakers [USED] - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha TYROS4 Keyboard with TRS-MS04 Speakers [USED] - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,199.00 - Original price £1,199.00
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    Yamaha TYROS4 Keyboard with TRS-MS04 Speakers [USED]

    This used model is on display in our new showroom on Holloway Head, Birmingha...

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  • Yamaha TYROS5-76 Keyboard with TRS-MS05 Speakers & L-7S Stand [USED] - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha TYROS5-76 Keyboard with TRS-MS05 Speakers & L-7S Stand [USED] - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,599.00 - Original price £1,599.00
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    Yamaha TYROS5-76 Keyboard with TRS-MS05 Speakers & L-7S Stand [USED]

    Pre-owned model in immaculate condition and fully working. Home use only.  Fr...

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  • Korg Pa600 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Korg Pa600 Professional Arranger Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £849.00
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    Current price £799.00
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    Korg Pa600 Professional Arranger Keyboard

    The Pa600 is packed with the most up-to-date selection of excellent sounds an...

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  • Nord Piano 5 73 Key Stage Piano - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £2,749.00
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    Original price £2,749.00
    Current price £2,477.00
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    Nord Piano 5 73 Key Stage Piano

    The Piano 5 is the latest edition of Nord's award-winning Piano series is equ...

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  • Yamaha GENOS Arranger Keyboard [DISPLAY MODEL] - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha GENOS Arranger Keyboard [DISPLAY MODEL] - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £5,526.00
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    Original price £5,526.00
    Current price £2,899.00
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    Yamaha GENOS Arranger Keyboard [DISPLAY MODEL]

    This model is on display in our showroom on Holloway Head, Birmingham City Ce...

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  • Roland JUNO-DS76 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (76-key) - Fair Deal Music
    Roland JUNO-DS76 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (76-key) - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £917.00
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    Roland JUNO-DS76 Synthesizer Keyboard Workstation (76-key)

    Lightweight 76-note performance synth with great sounds and intuitive operati...

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  • Nord Electro 6 HP 73 Hammer Action Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Nord Electro 6 HP 73 Hammer Action Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £2,449.00
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    Current price £1,989.00
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    Nord Electro 6 HP 73 Hammer Action Keyboard

    Hammer-action keybed for natural, fluid playability. The Nord Electro 6 HP 73...

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  • Roland BK-3 Backing Keyboard - Black - Fair Deal Music
    Roland BK-3 Backing Keyboard - Black - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £520.00
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    Current price £409.00
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    Roland BK-3 Backing Keyboard - Black

    YOUR PERSONAL BACKUP BAND Perfect for solo entertainers and home hobbyists al...

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  • Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer - Fair Deal Music
    Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £1,729.00
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    Current price £1,391.00
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    Roland JUNO-X Programmable Polyphonic Synthesizer

    Vintage heart. Modern muscle. JUNO-X elevates Roland’s legendary synthesizer ...

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  • Yamaha NP-15WH Piaggero Portable Piano - White - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha NP-15WH Piaggero Portable Piano - White - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £321.00
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    Current price £216.00
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    Yamaha NP-15WH Piaggero Portable Piano - White

    A light, portable piano-style keyboard with just the functions you need The ...

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  • Yamaha Reface DX FM Synthesizer Mini Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Yamaha Reface DX FM Synthesizer Mini Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £478.00
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    Current price £299.00
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    Yamaha Reface DX FM Synthesizer Mini Keyboard

    The Yamaha reface DX has a range of classic DX pads with around 12 different ...

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  • Roland KC-220 Stereo Keyboard Combo Amplifier - Battery or Mains - Fair Deal Music
    Roland KC-220 Stereo Keyboard Combo Amplifier - Battery or Mains - Fair Deal Music
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    Original price £544.00
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    Roland KC-220 Stereo Keyboard Combo Amplifier - Battery or Mains

    For over two decades, keyboard players everywhere have relied on Roland’s KC...

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  • Nord Electro 6D 61 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
    Nord Electro 6D 61 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard - Fair Deal Music
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    Nord Electro 6D 61 Note Semi Weighted Keyboard

    A Refined Modern Classic The Nord Electro 6 combines our award-winning emul...

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  • Yamaha PSR-S750 Arranger Keyboard [USED] - Fair Deal Music
    Original price £499.00 - Original price £499.00
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    Yamaha PSR-S750 Arranger Keyboard [USED]

    This used model is on display in our new showroom on Holloway Head, Birmingha...

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What Are the Keyboard Types and Which One is Right for Me?

Due to their fervent popularity, there are keyboard models available for pretty much every function, but which is the right one for you? At Fair Deal Music we have compiled some of the most popular keyboard types suitable for a range skill levels.

Beginner

Everyone has to start somewhere, and the beginner keyboard provides both the where and the how. Beginner keyboards tend to be considerably lighter and more affordable than their more advanced counterparts due to their more limiting features, this is the closest you’re going to get to playing a piano whilst still having the benefits of a keyboard. Unlike many more complex instruments that usually have around 7, the beginner keyboard is limited to 2 – 4 octaves and has a smaller pool of digitalised instrument sounds. While this may hinder more skilled players, it is the perfect starting point and very helpful in picking up the basics.

Arranger

Spontaneous composing is at the heart of the arranger keyboard, a technological marvel, the arranger provides access to a multitude of complex features that can help recreate the effect of a full band. It does so by providing access to a wide library of pre-recorded accompaniment tracks through a range of genres that can be mixed and matched to complement the keywork. Frequented by soloists, many arranger keyboards also offer voice back-up, chord recognition software, and even internal storage for recording tracks.

Synthesizer

For the creative and the creator, a synthesizer is the keyboard of choice. Distorting pre-existing samples and creating new, unique sounds is very much the synthesiser’s raison d'être. Analogue and digital signal processing is used to create sounds that regular keyboards can’t, making it the instrument of choice for many indie or alternative bands looking to create their own unique sound.

Digital Workstation

Serving as the polar opposite to the beginner keyboard, the digital workstation is exactly what it says on the tin; a keyboard boasting an abundance of features through which every single note can be recorded and meticulously altered. The assortment of complex features which make up the digital workstation make it ideal for experienced users and musical perfectionists. Digital workstations usually come with their own integrated synthesizers which allow for further creation and alteration.

Organ

The general idea of what an organ looks like is slightly outdated, modern organs frequently come in the form of large keyboards that replicate the original sound without using any massive metal pipes. Many churches and historical sites that have long made use of organs are now looking to replace them with the newer keyboard models that are infinitely more practical. Organs are very much a niche musical instrument, chances are if you need one, you’ll know.

Keyboard Bundles

Whether you’re a keyboard veteran or a complete beginner, a functional playing space provides you with an environment within which you have access to all of your keyboard equipment and resources. Getting all of the equipment together can be a hassle, what size stand do I need? Will these headphones work with the keyboard? What type of chair should I use? The questions may feel endless. Take the guesswork out of buying keyboard equipment with the help of Fair Deal Music, we offer an assortment of keyboard bundles through which you receive all of the necessary equipment to get you playing as quickly as possible.

Accessories and Extras

If you’re an existing keyboard owner you will likely be very much aware of the maintenance and accessories a keyboard requires to keep functioning at 100%. Visit our Accessories page to view our range of cases, covers, stands, seats, pedals, amplifiers, and many more! Choose Fair Deal Music to help take care of your keyboard the right way.

Contact Fair Deal Music

For eclectic advice and recommendation on any of our musical instruments, or to simply speak to a member of the Fair Deal Music team, please do not hesitate to get in touch on 0121 643 1685, drop us an email via our contact form.