You’re interested in learning to play the piano. You’ve searched high and low to find the right music school, but now what? Well before you begin your journey, you need the right tools for the job. Finding the right piano is an important first step that we’re here to assist you with. So, check out our pros and cons when purchasing a new piano or keyboard.
• Affordable. ($99 – $200)
• They are portable.
Cons:
• Poor sound quality.
• Non-weighted keys. – Piano keys are weighted so transitioning to a real piano may become more difficult.
Thoughts: If you’re looking for an inexpensive option, a 61-key keyboard is good enough to get you started. However, if you plan to progress after a year, you will need to upgrade to a more appropriate option.
Popular brands: Yamaha, Casio
• Weighted keys – Provide you with the feel of a real piano.
• Good price for the value.
• Volume control, headphones and computer connection.
Cons:
• Sound quality not as good as an acoustic piano.
Thoughts: This choice will give you a quality option that should last for years. This is a good option if you can’t afford an acoustic piano.
Popular brands: Casio, Korg, Yamaha.
• Top sound quality and weighted keys.
• Retain value longer.
• Durable and can last many years.
• Acoustic pianos do not require electricity.
Cons:
• Expensive. ($1800+ for digital pianos, $4000+ for acoustic pianos, $5000+ for grand pianos.)
• Acoustic pianos need to be tuned regularly.
• Acoustic pianos cannot connect to headphones or computers.
Thoughts: If you want the very best quality and can afford it, these options are the best.
Popular brands: Acoustic: Kawai, Yamaha, Baldwin, Steinway. Digital: Roland, Yamaha, Kawai.
If you’ve made the decision on which piano or keyboard is best for you and you’d like to sign u for a free trial lesson, get in touch with us today.
The 61-key keyboard
Pros:• Affordable. ($99 – $200)
• They are portable.
Cons:
• Poor sound quality.
• Non-weighted keys. – Piano keys are weighted so transitioning to a real piano may become more difficult.
Thoughts: If you’re looking for an inexpensive option, a 61-key keyboard is good enough to get you started. However, if you plan to progress after a year, you will need to upgrade to a more appropriate option.
Popular brands: Yamaha, Casio
The 88-key digital piano
Pros:• Weighted keys – Provide you with the feel of a real piano.
• Good price for the value.
• Volume control, headphones and computer connection.
Cons:
• Sound quality not as good as an acoustic piano.
Thoughts: This choice will give you a quality option that should last for years. This is a good option if you can’t afford an acoustic piano.
Popular brands: Casio, Korg, Yamaha.
The Acoustic (not electronic) Piano / high-end digital pianos
Pros:• Top sound quality and weighted keys.
• Retain value longer.
• Durable and can last many years.
• Acoustic pianos do not require electricity.
Cons:
• Expensive. ($1800+ for digital pianos, $4000+ for acoustic pianos, $5000+ for grand pianos.)
• Acoustic pianos need to be tuned regularly.
• Acoustic pianos cannot connect to headphones or computers.
Thoughts: If you want the very best quality and can afford it, these options are the best.
Popular brands: Acoustic: Kawai, Yamaha, Baldwin, Steinway. Digital: Roland, Yamaha, Kawai.
If you’ve made the decision on which piano or keyboard is best for you and you’d like to sign u for a free trial lesson, get in touch with us today.