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Best Pianos for Classical 2025

Perfect pianos for classical - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Jazz For Home Practice For Music Education For Traditional Playing For Family Use
BRANDS: Yamaha Kawai Seiler
Steinway & Sons V-125 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Steinway & Sons V-125

by Steinway & Sons
Family Use Music Education Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
  • • Takes up significant space
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Steinway & Sons V-125, Piano*Used instrument - checked by our master piano maker*Year of manufacture: 1918This...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 613857
$21,439
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Yamaha YUS 1 TA3 PE Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Yamaha YUS 1 TA3 PE Piano

by Yamaha
Family Use Classical Traditional Playing
Key Feature:
• Classic sound and natural dynamics
✓ PROS
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
  • • Authentic acoustic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for neighbors
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Yamaha YUS 1 TA3 PE Piano, PianoUsing a similar mechanism to the tried-and-tested Silent series, the hammers do not...

⭐ 4.9/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 561892
$19,459
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Seiler 116 Impuls Walnut waxed - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Seiler 116 Impuls Walnut waxed

by Seiler
Jazz Classical Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Classic sound and natural dynamics
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Classic sound and natural dynamics
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to move
  • • Takes up significant space

Seiler 116 Impuls Walnut waxedPianoA classic of the future with a clearmodern shapeUnmistakable Seiler sound and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608765
$15,719
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Johannes Seiler Piano 114 Modern Chrom - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Johannes Seiler Piano 114 Modern Chrom

by Johannes Seiler
Music Education Classical Home Practice
Key Feature:
• No power requirements or technology
✓ PROS
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
  • • Classic sound and natural dynamics
✗ CONS
  • • Requires regular professional tuning
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives

Johannes Seiler Piano 114 Modern ChromPianoThree pedalsHeight: 114 cmWidth: 147 cmDepth: 56 cmKnee height: 66 cmWeight:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 595809
$6,479
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YUS 3 TA3 PE Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Yamaha YUS 3 TA3 PE Piano

by Yamaha
Jazz Traditional Playing Music Education
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Yamaha YUS 3 TA3 PE Piano, PianoUsing a similar mechanism to the tried-and-tested Silent series, the hammers do not...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 561896
$21,439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha U1 SH3 PWH Silent Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Yamaha U1 SH3 PWH Silent Piano

by Yamaha
Music Education Traditional Playing Jazz
Key Feature:
• Authentic acoustic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Authentic acoustic piano experience
  • • No power requirements or technology
✗ CONS
  • • Requires regular professional tuning
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives

Yamaha U1 SH3 PWH Silent PianoSilent PianoWith the new SH3 Silent System25 Sounds (e.g. Yamaha CFX grand...

⭐ 4.6/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 558948
$16,159
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha U1 TA3 PE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Yamaha U1 TA3 PE

by Yamaha
Classical Music Education Jazz
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
  • • Authentic acoustic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Takes up significant space
  • • Can be loud for neighbors

Yamaha U1 TA3 PE, PianoFor a long time, the Yamaha U Series has been the first choice in many educational institutions,...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561889
$17,369
Buy at Thomann View Details
Seiler 126 Ritmo, black polished - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Seiler 126 Ritmo, black polished

by Seiler
Jazz Family Use Music Education
Key Feature:
• Authentic acoustic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
  • • No power requirements or technology
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for neighbors
  • • Heavy and difficult to move

Seiler 126 Ritmoblack polishedPianoThe 126 Ritmo features the distinctive Seiler sounda mechanism with a pleasant...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 608774
$12,639
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Yamaha B3 TC3 PE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Yamaha B3 TC3 PE

by Yamaha
Traditional Playing Music Education Classical
Key Feature:
• Authentic acoustic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for neighbors
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives

Yamaha B3 TC3 PEPianoEquipped with the TC3 TransAcoustic System from YamahaSolid spruce soundboardOver 12 different...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 565128
$9,889
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Thomann UP 123 WH/P Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann UP 123 WH/P Piano

by Thomann
Jazz Classical Traditional Playing
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
  • • Authentic acoustic piano experience
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for neighbors
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Thomann UP 123 WH/P PianoPianoSoft-close mechanismRenner actionAbel hammer headsRöslau stringsHeight: 123 cmWidth: 153...

⭐ 4.8/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 564701
$4,939
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Seiler 122 Ritmo, white polished - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Seiler 122 Ritmo, white polished

by Seiler
Jazz Music Education Traditional Playing
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives
  • • Can be loud for neighbors

Seiler 122 Ritmowhite polishedPianoProven constructionunmistakable soundtimelessly simple design and pleasantly...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608771
$12,529
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Seiler Piano 116 Accent - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Seiler Piano 116 Accent

by Seiler
Traditional Playing Home Practice Jazz
Key Feature:
• Develops proper finger strength and technique
✓ PROS
  • • Classic sound and natural dynamics
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to move
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Seiler Piano 116 AccentPianoWith 3 pedalsSeiler mechanismKnee height: 67 cmDimensions (H x W x D): 116 x 145 x 55...

⭐ 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608767
$14,729
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Seiler 132 Ritmo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Seiler 132 Ritmo

by Seiler
Jazz Traditional Playing Home Practice
Key Feature:
• Classic sound and natural dynamics
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
  • • Can be loud for neighbors
  • • Heavy and difficult to move

Seiler 132 RitmoPianoSeiler mechanismAbel hammer headsWithout SMR mechanismHeight: 132 cmColour: Black polished5-year...

⭐ 4.6/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608604
$12,859
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha B2 TC3 PE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Yamaha B2 TC3 PE

by Yamaha
Music Education Classical Family Use
Key Feature:
• Long-term durability and reliability
✓ PROS
  • • No power requirements or technology
  • • Long-term durability and reliability
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to move
  • • Requires regular professional tuning

Yamaha B2 TC3 PEPianoEquipped with the TC3 TransAcoustic System by Yamaha12 Different soundsBluetooth Midi/Audio...

⭐ 4.7/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 575875
$9,449
Buy at Thomann View Details
Yamaha YUS 5 SH3 PE Silent Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Yamaha YUS 5 SH3 PE Silent Piano

by Yamaha
Home Practice Family Use Music Education
Key Feature:
• Authentic acoustic piano experience
✓ PROS
  • • Classic sound and natural dynamics
  • • Develops proper finger strength and technique
✗ CONS
  • • Heavy and difficult to move
  • • More expensive than digital alternatives

Yamaha YUS 5 SH3 PE Silent Piano, Silent Piano, The Yamaha U-Series is the world's most recognised piano series...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 606907
$21,989
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Pianos

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced pianos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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