All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[phtthp]

which brand of piano is cheap and good, for beginners ?

[LANCEKLUSENER]

Well I am desperately in need of 2nd hand digital pianos because i have a music band and I need Digital Piano . Would anybody suggest me the place from where i can buy 2nd hand Digital piano . I shall be thankful .

[jce]

Good pianos will last more than 10 if well maintained.

[orvinc83]

Hi is the yamaha Clavinova Series of piano, eg CLP 430 or 470 an exam grade model? Which grade can it be used until? It is much cheaper than U1. Wonder why no one has ever talked about this model. Thanks!

[markfch]

orvinc83:

Hi is the yamaha Clavinova Series of piano, eg CLP 430 or 470 an exam grade model? Which grade can it be used until? It is much cheaper than U1. Wonder why no one has ever talked about this model. Thanks!

Personally I feel that that touch and action of electronic keyboards (even weighted ones like the Clavinova series) is quite different from that of an acoustic piano like U1. If a novice like me can spot the diff, I guess that gap must be pretty obvious.

And of course, the sound produced is totally different.

Regarding your qn on exam grade model, I think this refers to the requirement that pianos used for graded examination must be of a minimum ht (not 100% sure, but think minimum must be 120cm).

There are many musical exponents here. Maybe they can elaborate further.

[BigDevil]

orvinc83:

Hi, has anyone heard of this Korean brand called Karlchonderg? Also, where is brand new Hailun piano available? Thanks!

Piano Master http://www.pianomaster.com.sg/ is the local distributor for Hailun.

[ciaobella]

Hi I am looking for a 2nd hand upright piano. Any recommendations ?

[jce]

Try Piano Gallery at IMM. Decent selection and reliable.

[titank]

Recently DS said that the old piano we had at home sound very different while he was learning at the piano teacher place. Guess maybe it is time that I should go for a old japanese brand piano or get a brand new china make piano.


Does anyone heard of this brand Harrison? The piano teacher recommend to get those hard keypad type which in exam generally they need strength to play.

[Dreamaurora]

orvinc83:

Hi is the yamaha Clavinova Series of piano, eg CLP 430 or 470 an exam grade model? Which grade can it be used until? It is much cheaper than U1. Wonder why no one has ever talked about this model. Thanks!

Electric piano will never be able to match the tone and subtlety of touch a good acoustic piano provides. That being said, technically it is possible with a good Clavinova model to prepare all the way to grade 8, but finer points on piano technique and interpretation will not be possible on a Clavinova i.e. if you just want a decent pass, a Clavinova will suffice.

I always believe whenever budget is possible get an exam model Yamaha or Kawaii, or even a grand if you are truly serious about letting the child excel in music.