All About Choosing and Buying Pianos
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phankao:
Why need to have the teacaher at the studio for practice session? I used to bring my kids just to go and get used to the studio and the piano. No teacher, altho' the teacher asked me to book the studio.[/quote]Not compulsory, but having the teacher conduct a mock exam at least once at the exam venue can help ease students who are more nervous. The issue of students freezing up during exam does happen; I am aware of a few cases already of students failing because they just simply refused to play in exams.
This is actually quite important especially for pianists; often the interpretation need to be tweaked to suit the exam piano.Dreamaurora:
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I did accompanying for three violin students last month. The most 'steady' among them was the one who booked, did his mock and practice in the actual venue for three weeks. But that can be quite expensive because you need to get a teacher to travel there. -
waiyean:
I have a friend who bought the Hailun H33P for $5400. Good feedback so far.
The tone or the touch ?
Heard Hailun's gave 10 years warranty but what's the point if the quality of tone is not warm.? -
Figaro:
Touch-very lightHi JeanS
I'm looking at this brand as well as my DD's piano teacher has recommended it. Did you buy it in the end? How's the performance? Thanks!JeanS:
Hi there, I am interested in buying a Wilhelm Tell upright piano for my kid. Has anyone have any idea on the quality of this piano ? Thanks
Pitch-after tuning the piano very easy to out of tune ( play 4 times a week)
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Barbiemoney:
Depends on what piano you compare it to. Of course it all boils back down to your budget.waiyean:
I have a friend who bought the Hailun H33P for $5400. Good feedback so far.
The tone or the touch ?
Heard Hailun's gave 10 years warranty but what's the point if the quality of tone is not warm.? -
Hi,
I was looking at digital pianos 2-3 weeks back and realised that given the situation that if I should get a digital piano, later on I would still eventually need to get an acoustic piano if my DS continues to pursue piano lessons.
Therefore, I am contemplating a second-hand Yamaha U3. My budget is around $5K or less, of course if can get at 4K will be better.
May I know, given budget 4K-5K, besides Yamaha U3, what other make and model can be an option for me?
Many thanks in advance. -
wkrf:
Thanks for all who have pmed me. Really appreciate your advice.Hi,
I was looking at digital pianos 2-3 weeks back and realised that given the situation that if I should get a digital piano, later on I would still eventually need to get an acoustic piano if my DS continues to pursue piano lessons.
Therefore, I am contemplating a second-hand Yamaha U3. My budget is around $5K or less, of course if can get at 4K will be better.
May I know, given budget 4K-5K, besides Yamaha U3, what other make and model can be an option for me?
Many thanks in advance. -
Hi
Can someone tell me whether all yamaha u3 made and assemble all in japan only? -
s277400:
Summary: As far as I know, every single Yamaha U3 piano that has ever been made has come directly from the premium quality Yamaha factory in Hamamatsu, towards the South West region of Japan. I believe even the brand new Yamaha U3 pianos are still being made in this same factory. So as long as you can find a professionally reconditioned U3 then you can be sure of getting a top quality piano.Hi
Can someone tell me whether all yamaha u3 made and assemble all in japan only?
Source: http://www.markgoodwinpianos.co.uk/info/yamaha-u3-made-in-japan
Hope this helps. -
Thanks wrkf
Can you enlighten me a brand new U3 price? and what do you think a 10 years old U3 worth? Just a guide to me as i really know nothing about piano, just started my son with piano. Thanks. -
s277400:
U3 is about 10K onwards (do not have the actual figure, you may want to just pop by a Yamaha shop (e.g. Plaza Singapore) to do a quick check).Thanks wrkf
Can you enlighten me a brand new U3 price? and what do you think a 10 years old U3 worth? Just a guide to me as i really know nothing about piano, just started my son with piano. Thanks.
For a used U3, you are probably looking at 3.5-5K.