All About Choosing and Buying Pianos

[kiki68]

I am looking to buy a 2nd hand Yamaha U3 or baby grand. Interested please PM me.

Thanks

[chrismei]

Anyone use Samick model no Su 105 with german scale? Is it good?

[ong lee]

Got a yamaha LU101 for sale at $150. Got som broken strings n has not been tune for past two year. Com with original bench. Heater still working n plug in 24/7 till now. Email for pix. Or giv mi ur no to watapps u.

[starz]

hi

I got a U1 piano from Shelley piano warehouse at Bedok at only $2.8k. He sells cheaper than outside as he is one man show.

[mumzmummy]

chrismei:

Anyone use Samick model no Su 105 with german scale? Is it good?

It is a decent model, value for money also.

[rose88]

Dear mummies and daddies,

I just sign up my dd to Yamaha JMC course.
I am thinking of buying the keyboard for her to practice.
Pls kindly advise me which keyboard model is suitable for beginner.
I dont know how to choose. I just want the suitable and not expensive one.
Thanks…

[Dreamaurora]

rose88:

Dear mummies and daddies,

I just sign up my dd to Yamaha JMC course.
I am thinking of buying the keyboard for her to practice.
Pls kindly advise me which keyboard model is suitable for beginner.
I dont know how to choose. I just want the suitable and not expensive one.
Thanks..

I would recommend getting a digital piano. Reason is if your dd wish to continue towards 1-to-1 classical piano lesson she would have a decent instrument to start with.

Some good entry level models include Korg Sp250 and Casio PX150, both of which can be bought for slightly over $1000. If just want a keyboard that produces sound, can purchase a MIDI controller that hooks up to your PC/laptop; this will cost around $200.

[rose88]

Hi Dreamaurora ,


Thank you very much for your suggestion!!

[Champagne1975]

Hi all, I read the entire thread but still need advice.

1. I would like suggestions on upgrade to a final piano.
2. Whether a poorer instrument hampers piano progress/ results?
3. Is there an affordable Grand piano (possible Diploma down the road?), around what price tag?

Edited for length.

[jce]

Scoring Distinction - in which section is she falling short? What is the child weak in? Is it because not enough preparation was done in these sections? Teacher is not meticulous enough in pointing out certain details that are crucial for scoring? Music is very much like writing compositions, in order to score, phrases have to be beautifully written with much detail and attention (and bombastic words!). In music these details will bring a child into the distinction region. A sensitive teacher will be able to highlight all these to the child and "drill" the child in carrying out these details. Some teachers are not able to pick these out and hence diminishing the chance of scoring high.


It is true that the instrument plays a part, more so when the child reaches the higher grades of 5 and above. The sensitivity of the piano plays a part. How frustrating it would be if the child were to try and produce a certain sound on the piano, the child makes sure the technique of playing it is right, only to find out that the piano is not able to give you what you had in mind. Having said that, I have students who practice on average pianos but still have the interest in practising and can execute what is taught well.

As for which piano to buy, there is more to it than "yamaha". Of course Yamaha is a widely known brand and it does manufacture decent, affordable pianos. But if it is an investment you are talking about and you’re seriously looking into grands, then it really pays to look and shop around. If you have a budget in mind, state it here and I am sure there will be some good suggestions popping up