All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[Serendipity]

Hi all,


When would be the best time to switch from keyboard to piano?

I suppose most beginners switch to digital piano first? Up to what ABRSM grade can the digital piano last? Or is there a difference between models as well?

Thanks much!

[phankao]

Serendipity:

Hi all,


When would be the best time to switch from keyboard to piano?

I suppose most beginners switch to digital piano first? Up to what ABRSM grade can the digital piano last? Or is there a difference between models as well?

Thanks much!

We used piano from the start. My 3yo plays on a piano and with curved fingers.

[Serendipity]

Wow, how did you train your son to play on piano with curved fingers? Thought most toddlers don’t have the strength in their fingers yet.

[phankao]

Serendipity:

Wow, how did you train your son to play on piano with curved fingers? Thought most toddlers don't have the strength in their fingers yet.

Dunno! Teacher just highlighted to him, but never insisted. Just kept reminding. I also didn't bother much about it at home bc he's so young. But one day, just 5 weeks after starting lessons, he could do it.

[jedamum]

phankao:

Serendipity:

Wow, how did you train your son to play on piano with curved fingers? Thought most toddlers don't have the strength in their fingers yet.

Dunno! Teacher just highlighted to him, but never insisted. Just kept reminding. I also didn't bother much about it at home bc he's so young. But one day, just 5 weeks after starting lessons, he could do it.

phankao,
my ds2, right hander, but he can curve his left hand better than his right hand. so i guess it is bad habits die hard. he started using his left hand on the correct technique, but his right hand still need a lot of improvement.

[phankao]

jedamum:

phankao:

[quote=\"Serendipity\"]Wow, how did you train your son to play on piano with curved fingers? Thought most toddlers don't have the strength in their fingers yet.

Dunno! Teacher just highlighted to him, but never insisted. Just kept reminding. I also didn't bother much about it at home bc he's so young. But one day, just 5 weeks after starting lessons, he could do it.

phankao,
my ds2, right hander, but he can curve his left hand better than his right hand. so i guess it is bad habits die hard. he started using his left hand on the correct technique, but his right hand still need a lot of improvement.[/quote]'

Interestingly, my boy also seems to be steadier on his left hand than his right. As in, the rhythm generally steadier, more even. He's right-handed too.

[MummyThreeStreams]

My 3 yo also plays with curved fingers most of the time. His 6yo brother struggles. I think partly to do with teacher, partly to do with the individual child.

[sleepy]

Serendipity:

Hi all,


When would be the best time to switch from keyboard to piano?

I suppose most beginners switch to digital piano first? Up to what ABRSM grade can the digital piano last? Or is there a difference between models as well?

We bought a piano immediately after dd converted to individual piano lessons. Prior to that, while attending group lessons, she practised on our existing yamaha keyboard at home.

[sleepy]

phankao:

Dunno! Teacher just highlighted to him, but never insisted. Just kept reminding. I also didn't bother much about it at home bc he's so young. But one day, just 5 weeks after starting lessons, he could do it.

That's great! Very important to start right.

My dd's first few teachers never bother to correct her. When she's with her 4th teacher, that teacher kept hapring on her to play 'fingers up high' till she felt so :frustrated: :stompfeet:

Her 5th teacher is less obsessive with curve fingers although she would remind my dd from time to time. Fortunately my dd finally got the hang of it

[Serendipity]

sleepy:

Serendipity:

Hi all,


When would be the best time to switch from keyboard to piano?

I suppose most beginners switch to digital piano first? Up to what ABRSM grade can the digital piano last? Or is there a difference between models as well?

We bought a piano immediately after dd converted to individual piano lessons. Prior to that, while attending group lessons, she practised on our existing yamaha keyboard at home.

Did she find it difficult to switch between piano and keyboard? My DD has trouble playing the piano keys with sufficient strength, possibly because we use the keyboard for practice at home. Wonder if i shld change to piano...