What to Look at When Choosing your Piano?
Do not miss WKMT Guide on how to buy a piano by clicking on the link above. Let me summarize some of the main ideas.
For all piano students, buying a piano is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. Piano tutors usually are “in charge” of guiding their students into the world of brands, mechanisms, types of wood, etc.
In a way, buying a piano has to comply with two different aspects: the mechanical, which is paramount for a good performance (hammers, dampers, wood) and on a more personal level, the unique sound that has to resonate with the person that is interested in buying.
There other aspects when you are interested in buying a piano that is more practical, let us say it this way. For example: if you live with other people and you don’t want to disturb them, you might think about getting a digital piano and not an acoustic upright or grand piano.
Why?
The reason is very simple: your constant practice of scales might be quite disrupting for the rest of the cohabitants of the household. In this case, the best option is to buy a Digital with weighted keys; in this way, you will be able to practise at all times with the peace of mind of not disturbing anybody else.
If your daily practice does not represent a problem with cohabitants or neighbours, the best option is to go to an upright acoustic. Many brands work perfect for this purpose, and you will get the “real” sound of a piano; in this way, you will be able to work more on the resonance of the instrument; this comes very hand with pieces in the impressionist style, such as Debussy, Ravel or Satie.
If you are already an advanced student or feel 100% commited to the instrument, the best option is to choose a grand piano; this instrument will accompany you the rest of your life!
