Best Beginner Keyboard - Alesis Recital Keyboard Review 

Love the review, I’m 14 years old and don’t have school cause of quarantine so I’m going to try to learn how to play the piano/keyboard!! :)

I’ve had this for almost 3 years now, it’s still good as new. Totally recommend it

about to come out as a musician once this quarantine is over

42 years of guitar. Just bought this yesterday on EBay for $200. It has a great rock organ sound, the piano works, very excited! Really helps to have another songwriting perspective.

You know you love your job when you don’t have to wear shoes 😁

My current keyboard has around 60 keys and has a very light and cheap feel. When i googled it i found out it has "lighted keys." my house has a real piano which i much prefer using, but it is very old and not always in tune. Also the room its in has very high ceilings and is hard to heat so we block it off and its freezing in there. I hope the semi weighted keys on this feel much more like the real piano. thanks for the review

Im a beginner and have never owned an actually digital piano or keyboard or anything. I have had people from a few different piano musical discords say that this would be a bad pick. And here i read in the comments everyone praising how good this is. Im beyond confused what to go with and am having a tremendously hard time deciding.

I'm a recording engineer/guitar player trying to get something inexpensive for my wife to learn on. Thanks for the review! I'm also pumped to give your course a try. I "learned" piano in music school, but I'd like to give a real shot this next year.

I've been playing for about 10 years, and throughout all the reviews that I've seen about other keyboards, this one would be a good fit for even professionals who just want a good gig keyboard. Will definitely be looking forwards to getting one of these!

Thanks for the review! I'm not a beginner. I played for about four years 20 years ago. Is this still a good option for someone like me who's re-learning how to play?

I have a grand piano so I'm just looking for a lightweight that I can bring with me and also use earphones so I can play whenever. I was more interested in the 66 keys. The 88 is so long. I've already bought the Go keys but I'm sending it back. I really wasn't impressed with the feeling of the keys or the sound. I was thinking of the Casio 61-Key Portable Keyboard CTX700. Thoughts?

Alesis Recital piano was my first piano I bought since I'm a beginner and until I get better I really want a full weighted piano in the future.

I learned the basics of playing piano over 15 years ago and recently decided to get back into it. Based on this video and others, I bought the Alesis Recital. I love it! It's perfect to get started with and a reasonable price.

Hello, I'm a beginner and I want to buy my first piano. I have a little budget, but I look for quality. Also, I'm not sure if I keep playing piano in few years... 🤔 What do you recommend between the alesis recital, the alesis recital pro and the yamaha p45? (Or something else?) Thank you for you respond 😊

Hi! I’m getting the keyboard in a week! Super excited! I have had some piano experience as a kid. Are the keys slippery at all? Would this keyboard be good for some advanced songs? Thanks! -Elle

Just found one at the thrift shop for $50. I grew up playing drums with a piano in the house but wasn't interested then. Now I'm ready to learn!

I've been reading some comments in Amazon... In all this time, have you had problems with the volume? I want to buy it, but I'm not sure if is a good product (I like the sound, I'm talking about quality)... Do you recommend me this one or the Artesia PA 88w? Thanks for the video! It is very helpful kind regards Carlos.

I love this keyboard i originally had a 61 key Yamaha with the spring keys but the 61 key started being a problem when I went to my lesson using a full 88 acoustic piano with Weighted keys. The semi weighted is so nice if your like me a one hand is weaker and half the time can't get a clear note to sound. My favorite feature of this piano has to be the transpose function its kinda hidden as it doesn't use a actual transpose button. Even my music teacher was impressed of it and the price point for a digital piano that has so much going for it

Covid has given me the opportunity to practice piano and the guitar

Thanks for the review. I took a few years of piano lessons as a kid and grew up with a piano in the home - will this still feel good enough for personal use for someone just looking to try and re-learn piano?

Hey man. I know it sounds like an obvious question. But as I'm interested in this keyboard could you please tell me which is better: the alesis recital, or the alesis recital pro. The alesis recital is surprisingly more expensive so I just wondered. Thank you

This is probably the most helpful video on RU-vid

I have a nice digital piano in my home however we are going to start traveling more with our RV as my husband retired. I want to be able to practice while on the road to keep up my skills. Would the fact that the keys are semi weighted interfere with my continuing learning while at home the majority of our time.

Every amazon review says that stand does not fit the keyboard properly. Anybody find a better stand for it?

This video was very informative! I'm a beginner & I'll like to purchase a keyboard but I want to do my research. I found a used Williams Allegro 2 but I can't decided between that or this one. Any advice?

My only complaint is not mentioning other low cost options that sound 100x better. A better sound will help you practice more and longer. For $299 you can get the Yamaha NP-32 (has 76 vs 88 keys) or the Roland go keys 88. Both are semi weight to keep price down but sound much better than the Alesis. For under $500, Yamaha P-45, Casio CDP-S150 and Korg B2 all offer great build quality, good sound and weighted action. They can all also be sold used for $350-$400 if you decide you don’t want them anymore.

Hi. I'm thinking about getting the alesis harmony 61 and wondering if this is okay. I am a fresh beginner and wanted something a bit smaller and slightly more cost effective.

Alesis have released the Recital PRO version, which features Hammer Action keys as the main improvement (which makes it feel closer to an actual acoustic piano) I have my own Recital PRO and so far it's great with a few setups! Some pianists claims that it feels and sounds like a Yamaha. What do you think about this recent addition from Alesis?

Hey I started piano around October 2018 and I love it. Im about to get a piano and decided to get this one...but im worried about the sound... is there a head phone jack and how about the speakers are they good?.... an you tell me the bad side of it now since you had it for a few months now.

hello, I am a beginner who is now approaching the world of the piano, I had already done lessons long ago because while singing I was forced to have a piano base. now I find myself here to choose which model to buy and which brand, currently among the cheapest and most positively quoted I found this alesis recital and the souidmy 88 keys have a difference of about 20 euros .. I would like to know in your opinion which would be the best thanks

Would this be a decent option for busking? Please respond thanks!

How would it feel and compare to a Steinway? I know it sounds ridiculous but I’m used to playing on Steinway upright.

Sir, I am interested in piano. In December 2018 I got myself a Casio ctx 870 which has normal keys. I have decided to stick with piano. Now I feel that I need to upgrade to some higher level. To a digital piano or midi keyboard (nektar impact lx88+ , semi weighted) having semi weighted or weighted keys. Yamaha p45b has fully weighted keys and has price higher than Alesis Recital. Which one should I go for? Please help me sir.

Hi Jacques. Im thinking on buying this or maybe other electric piano (budget as cheaper as posible). I played some themes when I was a child, now Im 40. To learn fine, would I go for a 61 or a 88 keys? Other topic that I would like is to play sound as it was a guitar (only a few times), could I play that guitar sound thought MIDI with the PC? Thanks for your time and knowledge.

Hi, just suscribed, I don't consider myself a beginner but got this one a year ago cuz I'm a uni student from Mexico and have a really low budget, I have some doubts about the key sensitivity, I can switch it from light to medium to hard, but since I've never touched a real piano and this is my first weighed keyboard I dont feel the difference (the light one sounds softer, but whats the difference between just turning the volume down?) which option should I use so it works as closely to a real piano? I just finished learning the Mazurka op 7 no.2 on medium and the dynamics werent much trouble, but I don't know if it would be better to set it on light or on hard. Have you played with those settings? Hope you can respond to my comment. In a couple of years I should finish school and the first thing I'm buying is at least the recital pro, or maybe a cheap upright. Have a nice day!

Do Alesis Recital Pro"s keys have same feel as piano keys? Great review by the way :D

Great review. Love your channel btw. You have an incredible way to explain things in a relaxed voice that makes things easy to comprehend.

Hi Jacques, thanks for doing all these videos, from France ! I'm 14 and I am an absolute beginner ^^ I really love piano and classic music, and I think I'm gonna buy this one. But am I gonna be disappointed by the difference between this piano and a big accoustic one ? Because I listen a lot of classic music like Beethoven ( my favorite is the Moonlight Sonata 3rd movement ) or Chopin ( 25 Etude ❤ ) and I don't know if it's really totally different or if the sounds are quite the same. Thank you if you have time to answer ! - Lenzo

Im interested in buying this piano since im just starting, I have a question though.. does it sound good? Because when you played it in the video I felt like the sound was bad

what is a pretty good stand for this keyboard? i've been researching and haven't been able to find a solid stand that holds it securely. thanks in advance if you answer :)

Hey I just came across your video while searching for keyboard. I used to play piano. I checked out another one video of yours, as you said you are not playing from piano sheets, the way you play is using midi file on computer software? Mind explaining this method to me?

Hi Jacques, I was thinking to buy a Midi keyboard (Alesis 49) to start learn how to play. Is it enough to learn? Thanks mate

I have been in percussion for two years now and don’t plan on quitting anytime soon, I really want a good keyboard, but definitely not more than 300 dollars, hopefully not even 200, can you give me any advice? I would really appreciate it, thanks!

If you've ever played an acoustic piano, does this piano have almost the same feel as it, many keyboards I play have lighted keys so im worried it might feel like that thx

I'm a beginner. Took your word for it. Have ordered one off Amazon.

So as you say to buy a cheaper keyboard first do you then mean this one? or do you mean a cheaper and the reward yourself with this one etc?

I've been looking for cheap yet good pianos so I can try and learn piano, and this is the best I can find so far. Do you need the accesories/kit stuff when your starting out? I got a 200$ budget

hey piano in 21 days, i just purchased this keyboard based on your recommendation :) i noticed that it didn't come with a chord to connect to my laptop to record, i was wondering if you could let me know which chord i'd need to purchase. also, i noticed the keys are fairly hard to push down, will that be the case with most keyboards in this price range with semi-weighted keys? i'm liking it a lot so far though!

I learned piano on my mother's old piano, not all the keys work, but never the less, it done it's job.

I’m thinking of getting the Alesis Recital Pro as a secondary piano. I already have a upright that’s in the living room, but I would like a decent keyboard to play when I hide away in my bedroom. Would you recommend the Pro for someone who doesn’t need something fancy but wants the benefits of 88-keys and hammer action keys?

Thanks for the honest review! Just bought this through your link after searching for a while. Excited to start learning :)

the keys have resistance ? they feel a little more difficult to press than a regular cheap keyboard? i know it's a semiweighed keyboard but i have 0 experience with semi only know regular keyboards with 0 resistance and accoustic piano with heavy keys, how does it really feels to press a key of this keyboard? thanks

So I looked on Amazon and I heard a lot about how the Alesis keyboards lose their volume after awhile, so I'm wary of buying it. What would you say about this?

I'm currently a high school senior, and I'm going to college next year. I've played piano for 12 years and am quite advanced. I'm looking to buy a keyboard that I could take to college with me, but don't want to spend too much money. Would this be a good option for me?

I heard the top keys of this keyboard don't actually sound like a piano but just a flat sound of the hammers hitting, is it true? I'm doubting of buying this piano because of this; also, does it have semi-weighted or hammer action keys?

I think the best beginner keyboard is the Williams legato lll 88 keys keyboard

Might be a dumb question, but can you plug in headphones to this keyboard?

Do you have a recommendation for a smaller 61 key keyboard? I am starting new and the 84 keys is more than I want to invest in at the moment.

I think i will invest in a Digital piano. right now, i am using an antique $5,000 organ that i am hoping to sell. i use it for piano cause it’s has an option for it

Hi, friend. Have you ever played on the Yamaha NP-32 Piaggero? If so, could you please compare in few words both ones, specially the piano sound quality and keys action? Thanks a lot. Best

hey so i wouldnt consider myself a beginner but im not a pro either although i do know how to play songs like believer by imagine dragons and caroll of the bells would this piano still be genuine for an intermediate/mediocre player like me? please reple as soon as you can thanks!

Thanks for the video I'm a beginner, I am 15 so do you think an alesis recital or a Yamaha psr f-51 which one is better?

Hey so I have a question I’m a total beginner at keyboard and I really want to buy one with good a price, I’m not sure how many keys should I buy and what kind. If you recommend any online shop where I can buy the keyboard I would love that Edit : I need a keyboard that is good to play any Twenty one pilots songs on

Go for the Alesis Recital PRO surely. A few bucks more but has to have a better feel being fully weighted. Just sayin'....

Thank you so much for this video. I am definitely getting this piano as I am just a beginner and not sure if I want to stick with it.

Does it still work well because I have seen some bad reviews about it and want to know before I commit

So a year later, how has it held up? Do you still recommend it?

Artesia PE 88 VS Alasis recital Which one is a better option !?

Hey, is this all good to amplify? Thanks.

Thanks pal I’ve been learning on a non weighted or touch sensitive keyboard for too long!

hey is the keyboard touch sensitive? i want to buy a full keyboard that is touch sensitive, my budget is around $200

Do you think I should get the whole set If you reply thank you

I want something that will play 80s songs which used synthesizer and other. What would be best one for me? I want to be able to hook to computer use programs. Also want to be able to play extra instruments so I can play byself just add instruments

I play violin and wanted to play piano but I'm kinda poor because I'm a kid so I need to wait for my birthday

I'm getting a Yamaha p125 and just checking out pianos I might buy in the future and this one is gonna be on my list

It lights up as you learn to play right? I'm looking for a upgrade on my piano keyboard. The old one doesn't have a headphone jack (since I live in apartment) and doesn't hook up to the computer, etc. So want to learn badly. lol

So there is no sustain button? You have to have a sustain pedal?

So is it worth it to get the Recital Pro? It cost $350 I see it has extra features but do you think it sounds better?

what kind of bolt does that piano need?please answer me...

I am considering buying this, is Alesis Recital or the Alesis Recital Pro the way to go?

Jacques I am from India and I just wanted to know that can a 61 key keyboard be enough for beginners? Because my parents won't buy me a one with 88 keys?

I've been playing the piano for some years now. I already have 1 plus 2 other k-boards. Came here to check the sound of a possible 2 piano.... sorry, I don't like the sound. Every think else seems great. Thanks for the vid.

anyone heard of the alesis concert? is it better than this one? the price is pretty similar plus the concert has more voices. maybe someone heard of it need opinions wether to choose recital or the concert

Will that casio that smells like smoke that you "found" at your local bar work?

Would you prefer this piano or the Yamaha p71

I have been looking at this piano for a while now and I have two questions to make closure on my decision. So first of all, do the semi-weighted keys also play louder the harder you hit? And second of all, are the keys the width of a regular piano’s? I have a cheap synthetizer but it doesn’t have enough notes and the keys are really wide so I want to find a piano on which it doesn’t hurt as much to try to play songs with more stretched chords/melodies. Thanks in advance for the response! :)

Thanks for the info. Most of the reviews I've read agree with yours so I went ahead and ordered one, with an M-Audio SP-2 (good pedal?) It's been in my Amazon wish list for months. I took piano lessons for a couple of years when I was 8-10, and guitar lessons for a year when I was 13, but never stuck with either despite some success. I haven't picked up a guitar or so much as touched a piano since I was in my 20s, and as I start to get close to the dark edges of my 50s, the urge to try and make music again has become surprisingly strong. I usually use EBates but that would have earned me a whole 3 bucks...I hope you get a better return than that with your affiliate link....your review was certainly worth that much. Thanks again!

I got the 'same' piano and since i just got it i haven't played or opened up the box yet also I got this because i saw one of 21 days video suggesting it

I'm a beginner using an 83' casiotone MT-100 is it worth to upgrade to this?

Unfortunately, they`re not scaled hammer action keys, but for the price it`s still great

Does it have where like the harder you press the keys the louder it gets because my current keyboard doesn't

Hey piano in 21 days :D, what kind of piano would be good to play carol of the bells?

Hi Jacques, Is there any interfaces can be connected to the computer/laptop? It would be great if Alesis 88 recital can be connected in to it.

"I like learning song in much better way" - intro. I have a friend who is good with piano he learns by ear then already know how to play. he even talks like u. how u guys even do that.

Love this, I'm going to be teaching my little brother piano and the keyboard we have is an old plastic Yamaha from the early 00s. Gonna be replacing it with this!

hi there, would this be able to connect to a pc or mac as a midi controller?

What is the sustain petal for? Can you play without it or will I did to buy one before I start?

Is there a specific stand for this keyboard you should use?

Hi I am getting a piano for my cousin I’ve seen reviews on amazon that the volume goes bad has your’s gone bad after the time

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