Description

Giving Beginners the Best Start.

Featuring Casio's acclaimed Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard, the CDP-S160 gives students of all ages the most authentic touch and sound of any starter digital piano.

From the very first lesson through to advanced performances, this compact and easy-to-use piano will support them for years to come.

All the features you need. And more.

Choosing a digital piano for beginners can be confusing.

Rest assured that the CDP-S160 has all the essentials covered and much more besides.

It has 88 touch-sensitive, weighted keys with a graded action. An elegant and sturdy wooden stand ensures that the keys are at the correct height.

Three fixed footpedals have the same functionality as a traditional grand piano: damper sustain (with half pedalling), sostenuto and una corda.

Put simply, this digital piano has everything students need to develop the correct playing technique from the start.

What the Reviews Say

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Technical Details

This is the piano you're looking for.

For students of all ages.

The Casio CDP-S160 is the best digital piano for beginners of all ages.

Offering exceptional value for money and an excellent quality sound and touch, it is ideal for home study and for use in teaching studios and classrooms.

An Authentic Touch.

Over 80% of music teachers we surveyed* said that the most important thing about a digital piano was the quality of its touch.

It's important that a beginner's piano offers the same key feel as a traditional piano, otherwise students may find it off-putting when they play on an acoustic piano in exams or in concerts.

At Casio, we have over 42 years of expertise in designing excellent quality keyboards. The CDP-S160 has our latest Scaled Hammer Action II key mechanism inside, making it the class-leader in premium beginner instruments.

What is a Scaled Hammer Action?

On a traditional piano, the lower keys feel slightly heavier to press compared with the higher notes. In fact, the keys get gradually lighter as you go higher up. Being aware of this difference in key feel is an important skill of any pianist, and it's why every good beginners instrumnent should have a Scaled Hammer Action, just like the CDP-S160 does.

Helpful Practice Functions.

There are some great features on the CDP-S160 that can help students practise more effectively and keep them motivated.

Song Recorder

The song recorder develops invaluable listening skills, allowing students to review their performance and spot areas that might need further study. No distracting screens are required, simply press the Record button and play. When finished, listen to your performance whilst thinking about the note accuracy, pulse and rhythm, fingering, dynamics and other musical elements.

Metronome

A handy tool for exploring the tempo of your chosen piece, helping to develop and understanding of character, mood and style. Easily set with the Function button on the CDP-S160.

Integrated Stand Encourages Good Posture.

Usually, entry level digital pianos are sold without a stand, which can be a bit of a hassle.

With the CDP-S160, the stylish wooden stand comes as standard, supporting the keyboard section securely.

Why is a good quality piano stand important?

Having the keyboard sit on a specially-designed stand means that the keys will be at the same height as a traditional piano. This is essential for good posture and the development of proper fingering technique.

Three Fixed Pedals.

The control of the damper pedal is an essential skill that all pianists need to master.

The CDP-S160 has three fixed pedals that offer the same capabilities as a traditional grand piano, namely damper (with half-pedalling functionality), sostenuto and una corda.

Having three fixed pedals is great, because it means that students won't outgrow the CDP-S160. With three fixed pedals, repetoire of the middle and higher grades of piano become accessible. You'll be surprised at what can be achieved on a Casio CDP-S series piano!

In case you do want to try a Rachmaninov piano concerto or a Chopin Etude, rest assured that the sturdy stand and fixed pedals will be secure and stable throughout your performance.

Lightweight and Portable.

Need a portable piano for a rehearsal or performance? This piano can do that, too.

Weighing just 10.5kg, the CDP-S160 can be easily removed from its stand and placed in the optional SC-800P soft case. What's more, it can even be powered by 6 AA batteries (sold separately), so you can literally play the piano anywhere you choose.

The optional SP-34 portable pedal unit gives the same functoinality as the fixed pedals, and the CDP-S160 will sit securely on any regular double-braced X-frame stand, giving you a great combination of portability and excellent functionality.

Well Connected.

An ideal beginner's piano should connect easily to computers, tablets and smartphones, ready to explore the wide range of music learning apps available.

The CDP-S160 has a USB connection which is class-compliant. This means that it doesn't need any additional software or setting-up procedures to work with music composition and recording apps. It is simply plug and play (a standard USB cable and adapter cable will be required, purchased separately).

This simplicity of use, combined with the high quality weighted key action makes the CDP-S160 ideal as an 88 key MIDI controller.

Choose a Trusted Global Brand.

When investing in a digital piano, it's worth considering the level of support that the manufacturer provides.

Casio produced the world's first electronic keyboard in 1980. Since then, we've been proud to produce pioneering digital instruments that set the standard that others follow.

The CDP-S160 comes with a 2 Year UK Warranty. This means that, in the highly unlikely event that your Casio piano requires the attention of a service engineer, we have a highly skilled UK-based team ready to help.

We offer lifetime technical support to all customers, and are pleased to receive calls from customers that are enjoying vintage products from over 20+ years ago. This is a true testament to the longevity and reliablity of our products, and keeping with our company mission of bringing the joy of owning a high-quality instrument to the whole world.

What the Reviews Say About Casio CDP-S Pianos

"Overall, this is a fine digital piano. The action is very playable and the sounds are of a good quality. The fact that there aren't too many buttons and flashing lights is also advantageous as people can concentrate instead on their performance practice. Thoroughly recommended. "

"The Scaled Hammer Action II key mechanism has 88 weighted keys which offer a level of touch response and expressive control that is one of the best available in its class. An ideal piano for beginners, each key even has a simulated ebony or ivory texture for a more authentic feel. "

"[The Casio CDP-S series are] fabulous piano[s] for the budding pianist looking for their first instrument, with a great feeling keyboard and quality voices."

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Optional Accessories

SP-34 Three Pedal Unit

Gives the same functionality as the included fixed pedals, in a lightweight portable form.

SC-800P Soft Case

Wear as a rucksack, shoulder bag or hand-held. This durable case gives excellent protection and stores your music rest, power adaptor and pedals.

SP-20 Sustain Pedal

A single damper pedal, essential for when using the CDP-S160 as a portable piano.

CDP-S160 Highlights

88 Touch-sensitive, weighted keys with simulated ebony and ivory textures.
Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard provides a secure, precise touch response.
10 High Quality Tones, including Grand Piano.
Integrated Stand (CS-470P) included.
SP-3 sustain pedal included.
Fixed 3 pedals included.
Standard USB-A Connection to computer, tablet or smartphone (addition adapters may be required depending on your device).
3.5mm Headphone Output for silent practice.
3.5mm Audio Input for connection to a music player.
2 Year UK Warranty.
Dimensions: 1,322 x 232 x 99mm
Weight: 10.5kg

*Survey by Casio UK of 100 piano teachers, 2018

Delivery & Returns

Warranty

All of our products come with at least 2 years warranty.

Standard Delivery

(UK Mainland 2-4 Working Days) £2.95 (Free for orders over £50). (EIRE Southern Ireland & Channel Islands 4-7 working days).

Our nominated carrier is Parcel Force. Deliveries are made Monday – Friday between 9.00am – 6.00pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands Delivery: Please expect delivery within 7-10 business days. Customs duty charges will apply [ROI only]

All Grand Hybrid and selected Home Pianos will be delivered via our nominated carriers - TNT or Pianospeed (model dependent).

TNT Delivery
Express delivery option not available.
Delivery via TNT couriers. This is a drop off service to a ground floor only.
Casio will email within 48hrs to arrange a suitable delivery day. Deliveries are between Monday - Friday any time between 8am - 6pm. Excludes Bank Holidays.

Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands Delivery:
Please expect delivery within 7-10 business days. Customs duty charges will apply [ROI only]

Pianospeed Delivery
Express delivery option not available.
Delivery will be completed via dedicated courier partners "Pianospeed".
Service includes delivery and assembly to a ground floor address only (for additonal requirements email ecom@casio.co.uk).
Pianospeed will contact within 48-72 hrs [Mon-Fri] to arrange a suitable delivery day. Deliveries are between Monday - Friday any time between 8am - 6pm. Excludes Bank Holidays.
If you require any further information relating to the Delivery service used, please call us at +44 (0) 208 450 9131.

Returns
If for any reason you change your mind or are not satisfied with your purchase, please return your purchase to Casio within 28 days of purchase. Please note that with the exception of faulty products, we cannot accept the return of items, which have been opened or used. This does not affect your statutory rights.

The below process should be followed:

1 - Complete the short form that accompanies your product. Please ensure that you complete all of the sections, as this will guarantee the timely processing of your return/exchange.

2 - Place your item in the original packaging along with the form. Please ensure that the product is pristine with all original manuals and tags.

3 - Send the box to us using a recorded/signed & trackable service to the address below. Please note, we cannot be held responsible for a package that has not been received by us.

4 - Return Address

Yusen Logistics Co Ltd
Casio Returns - Bay 32
Bradbourne Drive
Tilbrook
Milton Keynes
MK7 8BN

Tel: +44 (0) 208 450 9131
Email: returns@casio.co.uk

5 - Retain your tracking details, until you receive notification from Casio that your returned product has been safely received. Once received and processed, it may take up to 5-7 business days for your refund to be displayed on your payment card statement.

Reviews

CDP-S160 Beginner's Piano

The CDP-S160 is the ideal compact digital piano for beginners of all ages.