Q&A for How to Play a Casio Keyboard (Beginners)

The CTKs are generally good, although they don't have weighted keys. For a person who is serious about learning the instrument, the CTK 6200 gives a good run for its money.

Learn the names of the notes on the staff and what they stand for to understand them.

All instruction books for all keyboards and Casios are available online. Google LK40 Instruction Manual.

You can record your songs by pressing the record button, which is generally below the screen.

You can look up a picture that has labeled the notes, and then mark the notes on your keyboard. You could mark the keys directly with a permanent marker, or mark pieces of tape and tape them on the right keys.

Some people just make a recording with their phone or a microphone, but if you want to make a proper recording, you'll need extra equipment (jack cable, USB interface, computer with recording software). You can also search online on whether your specific keyboard has a way to record. The recording button on a keyboard may be red, or say 'REC'.

You can connect your keyboard to your phone using Bluetooth if the keyboard has that feature. Bluetooth-enabled keyboards are usually available at higher price points.

A piano is an acoustic instrument with hammers striking strings for a natural tone and expressive feel. A Casio keyboard is electronic, producing sound digitally with features like different instrument sounds and rhythms. It is portable and good for beginners but doesn’t sound or feel as authentic as a piano.