Which keyboard to get (for use with Garageband lessons)?

[Lux Interior]

My daughter's birthday is coming up (7) and she is showing interest in playing piano. We have a roll-up keyboard that grandma got from the Sharper Image ages ago, but I would like to get her something more substantial!

I would like something to use with my iMac and Garageband's piano lessons. Something decent - not a toy, but not pro level either.

Oh, and definitely not a full 88-key keyboard. Space is limited to about 30".

Merci d'avance!

[macphanatic]

Take a look at M-Audio's 49 key keyboard:

http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_au/KeyStudio49i.html

Only downside is that you have to use it with a computer.

[JoeM]

If all you need is a controller, you might look at this from m-audio:
http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Ke...n61es.html

It's 39" wide but I think she would benefit from having 61 keys if you can swing the space.

[edgarbc1]

i agree M-audio has solid, consumer ready keyboards
the above are good ones to consider

[CW2V]

The old 49e's are cheap and plug and play for Mac OSX/Garageband.

ebay search

I got one off Craigslist recently for about $40.

CW2V

[space-time]

i was just about to ask the same queston, so thanks for all the good info.