I used to sell pianos and keyboards for a living - and with up to 80% off Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Casio at Sweetwater, this sale is the best I’ve ever seen

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With popular models such as the Casio Privia, Roland RP30 and Yamaha P-145, this Cyber Monday sale includes many of my favourite pianos and keyboards

I used to sell pianos and keyboards for a living - and with up to 80% off Yamaha, Roland, Kawai and Casio at Sweetwater, this deal is the best I’ve ever seen
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Over the last few days, the internet has been awash with epic music-related deals and as today is Cyber Monday, the epic savings are showing no signs of slowing down. This year has been particularly kind to keyboard and piano players, with absolutely ridiculous deals on everything from Yamaha beginner keyboards to top-of-the-range Roland digital pianos and everything in between. Leading this piano-shaped charge is Sweetwater. The US music retail giant is currently offering up to 80% off in their Cyber Monday sale, and it includes a mind-blowing number of keyboards and pianos. 

Now, before I worked at MusicRadar, writing about music gear for a living, I used to sell pianos and keyboards in a music store. So, I’ve used my background in music retail to come up with my pick of the very best Cyber Monday keyboard and piano deals from across this mammoth sale. Below, you’ll find my expert choices from a wide range of price categories and styles, so whether you’re a beginner looking for your first keyboard or an experienced player seeking a much-needed upgrade, you’ll find it here.  

Yamaha PS500: Was $1,999.99, now $1,599.99

Yamaha PS500: Was $1,999.99, now $1,599.99
Equipped with Yamaha’s 88-note GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted keybed and premium samples of world-class CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial pianos this piano is stellar value at its normal price - it's a crazy deal with $400 off! 

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Roland RD-88: Was $1,299.99, now $999.99

Roland RD-88: Was $1,299.99, now $999.99
Roland's Zen-Core sound engine is one of the best around and that's why I finally recommend the Roland RD-88. This premium stage piano is easily one of the best-sounding instruments out there and with $300 off the price, you really can't go wrong. 

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Roland FP-30X: Was $799.99, now $699

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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Kawai CN29: Was $1,699, now $999

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 $700 slashed off the price!

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Yamaha P-145 B: Was £599, now £499

Yamaha P-145 B: Was £599, now £499
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 Cyber Monday. Read our full Yamaha P-145 review. 

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Roland RP30: Was $899.99, now $699

Roland RP30: Was $899.99, now $699
The stylish RP30 is one of our favourite beginner home digital pianos. Featuring Roland's stand-out build quality, superb sounds and excellent feel, this is a total bargain at only $699.99 - save $200 at Sweetwater. 

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Casio Privia PX-870: Was $1,199, now $999

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. 

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Yamaha PSR-E373: Was $219.99, now $179.99

Yamaha PSR-E373: Was $219.99, now $179.99
When it comes to recommendations for beginner-friendly keyboards, we will always go straight for Yamaha. These keyboards are well-made, durable and most importantly sound great! Right now you can score 40% off the fabulous PSR-E373 at Guitar Center. 

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Roland FANTOM-07: Was $1,899.99, now $1,499

Roland FANTOM-07: Was $1,899.99, now $1,499
This complete music workstation from Roland is designed to streamline your music creation and play the part of a performance keyboard all in one. It's got a huge $400 discount in the Musician's Friend Cyber Monday sale and even includes cables, a stand, an expression pedal, and a sustain pedal as part of the package.

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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.