All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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wildboys:
Yes, i saw one in carrefour. (not a digital piano fans, therefore dunno much about it)I've just started to learn piano, now practising on a portable keyboard. Wanted to buy a digital piano to save space but has heavier keys close to a real piano. Intended to let my kid use it too when he starts piano lesson in 6-12mths time.
Is it possible to get one with $1000 budget? Any recommedations? I know nuts about choosing a piano!
Why not consider a second hand piano. with 1k budget you can get one, not a very good one, but definitely better than a digital piano.
Space wise i think only differ by a bit.
Do consider an acoustic one if you don't intend to change piano often.
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bbmummy:
Erm I frankly don't quite get why many people say that digital piano takes up a (significantly) more space as compared to acoustic upright piano. If a digital piano can fit in the room, I am sure an acoustic one can fit in as well.Hi
I'm deciding between a digital piano and a acoustic piano. Prefer the digital one due to space constrains. My girl started music group class last june. Can the digital piano bring her till grade 2-3? When do kids usually take the Grade 1 test generally? I know an acoustic piano is definitely better but I cant fit that in the room and there are too many distraction in the living room. I only practice piano with her at night so the digital one is preferred as the volume is adustable. I have spoke to one salesperson from a reputable piano shop who said that using a digital piano is not recommended as the kid will take time to adjust back to the piano touch. I'm looking at Yamaha Clavinova CLP series. Any advice?
As a comparison:
digital piano
depth approx. 52cm
width approx. 141 cm
acoustic upright piano
depth approx. 54-61 cm
width approx. 150 cm
Like I said above, there is no such thing as which piano can last till which grade. It's more like which piano can better suit a higher grade piano playing. The salesperson is more or less correct. IMO i don't think digital piano can substitute the acoustic one.
If you intend to buy digital piano for temporary use (like till grade 3), I don't see the need to buy such an expensive digital piano. In my past experience, digital piano cannot fetch a good resale value.
If you prefer digital piano because the adjustable volume, do consider a silent piano since I think it's within your budget. From Yamaha website, it starts from 5.2 K. (the shorter series, brand new)
or if within budget consider this
http://classifieds.mocca.com/node/440265
(I'm not advertising or something, just giving advice)
I thought relatively new U1 silent at 7K is a steal
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hi piano_lessons, tks for the advice! So I can get an acoustic upright piano at a $1K budget too? Any recommendations which one I should get? Thanks thanks.
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wildboys:
hi piano_lessons, tks for the advice! So I can get an acoustic upright piano at a $1K budget too? Any recommendations which one I should get? Thanks thanks.
As I said above.. you dun have many choices at this price range..
But if you lucky you can find decent one
try search in the internet (contact dealer as last resort)
dunno whether still available:
http://classifieds.mocca.com/node/457811
http://singapore.gumtree.sg/c-Stuff-for-Sale-tv-camera-audio-music-PIANO-USED-GOOD-CONDITION-W0QQAdIdZ127022306 -
Bought a Clavinova 3 months back for my 6-year old daughter…
she likes it…
i like it…
my 11yr old boy has started fiddling around with it trying to record some rock music…
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hi if you are looking for a keyboard i can recommend you one. Maybe you wanna let me know what is your budget and the functions you are looking for in the keyboard?
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Thanks. I managed to borrow a keyboard. Now I am looking for a piano as my daughter is interested in taking it up seriously.
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yamaha is having sale at this time
maybe u can drop by to take a look -
How old is your girl? If she is very young, might want to wait and see if the interest is really there. A good piano that can be used up to grade 5 can cost $6-8k depending on the brand and model. It’s a big investment.
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Ya, I know. That’s why now looking for second hand piano. The things that parents have to do.
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Sometimes piano/music schools need to replace their pianos. They will then sell their own pianos (still in working condition) to the students of the schools first. If your child is a student at a school, he/she may get a leaflet announcing this sale. After a period of time, the sale will be opened to public at a higher price. If you don’t buy early, at the special student price, you’ll have to “fight” with the public and pay the higher price. Since the pianos were used by the school, they should be of exam standard.
My DD is at Ossia and she received a leaflet for such a sale a few months ago. We didn’t get a piano yet cos we are still okay with the keyboard and not sure if she will remain committed to piano for a long time. -
Actually when is a good time to get a piano? My DS1 is now in the fourth year (last year) for the Yamaha Junior Course. We are still using the electronic keyboard. Still not sure if we should buy a piano. My hubby insist on getting a new and good model which costs around $8k! It’s a big investment so keep delaying as not sure if DS1 will still want to continue. Worry that once he goes to upper primary, there is not much time for piano practise. Any thoughts?
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My girl is in grade 6 now and we seriously need to change the piano. I am thinking of a height 131 cm type, so now I have to let go my current Yamaha piano. It was a new set when I bought it in year 2001 or 2002 (cannot remember, must go back to search for the details). It was made in Japan. Anybody interested ? I would find the details tonight and post it tommorrow.
Good for beginners who are not sure if the passion would go on, exactly the same though I had when I bought it. -
Am interested. Have pm you.
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The piano model is C108, made in Japan. Serial number 58XXXXX, c/w adjustable bench and heater. Good condition and heater always on 24/7. 8 years old.
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chanel…can u help us to source for a 2nd hand piano?
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PM me if u need help. Didnt wan to be seen as advertising for certain companies. Reyanbb, will pm u for more info.
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thk i am too “new” to access the PM function… will email u instead… i thk…thanks
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Has anyone bought pianos from Century Piano before?
I’m interested in trading in my old Paco piano and getting another 2nd hand piano… Anyone has recommendations? -
[quote]The touch of keyboard & piano is different. Strength is needed to play piano and you need varying strengths throughout the music piece. Even amongst different make of piano, the touch (& of course sound/pitch depending on its height) is different. [/quote]
When I first read this, I simply don't undertand what the writer is trying to say. When I went to Yamaha piano sale, the sales lady said the same thing. She told me that as the child move to a more advance stage a better piano is needed due to the sound and the feel of the piano. Well, at that point of time, I still don't understand but has gone ahead buying an upright piano. Since the model that I want is currently out of stock and I am queue number 37 buying that model, the delivery for the piano is only 2 months later.
While waiting for the piano to be delivered, ds use keyboard to practice at home. In school he uses Clarinova. Now that the piano finally arrive, I finally understood what the writer and the sales lady is trying to say. The sound, the touch of an upright piano is totally different than digital or keyboard. Asking ds which piano he prefers, he chooses upright piano. No wonder he will be the first one running to try on the teacher upright piano rather than the digital that he is supposed to use in class.