Yamaha PSS-F30 37-Note Mini Keyboard

According to Yamaha, the PSS-F30 has everything needed to teach children how to play keyboard. Admittedly, it's quite the complete keyboard, since it's been packed with 120 instruments, 114 backing tracks in different styles and 30 well-known songs. The intuitive button lay-out lets you effortlessly access the different sounds, set the metronome or adjust the volume, while the built-in speaker or a pair of headphones can be plugged in to listen to your playing. Since this Yamaha keyboard runs on just 4 batteries (not included), it can literally be played anywhere, or alternatively powered via USB (cable not included).

The Yamaha PSS-F30 Mini-Keyboard

The PSS-F30 is a so-called 'mini-keyboard' which, in this case, means it's been equipped with 37 keys that cover 3 full octaves to accommodate most beginner songs. The keys are also a little smaller than usual, so that children are able to comfortably play chords. Yamaha offers a free, downloadable songbook with this mini-keyboard that teaches eager students how to play each one of the pre-programmed songs.