To give your child the best chance of success in learning the piano, it is important that they learn on a suitable instrument. In essence there are three options:
1. Keyboard
2. Digital Piano
3. Piano
Keyboards
These are the least favoured option as they have light weight sprung actions derived from organs and do not resemble piano touch at all. At the very best 6 months is the maximum a child should learn on one of these and never never never buy a keyboard that isn’t touch sensitive – they are a complete waste of time and money!
Also bear in mind that keyboards are like computers and will depreciate in value very quickly.
These are a much better option than keyboards as a learning tool. They have a full 88 note keyboard with weighted actions which in some cases - like the Kawai digital pianos - can be very close to a piano touch.
Bear in mind though that these too have their limitations. The best quality ones like the Kawai are rated by the Associated Board up to grade four level. Most digital pianos won’t take you that far but are still way better than keyboards.
The best option but ‘Buyer beware’! Buying a second hand piano is like buying a second hand car of the same age. There are almost 8000 moving parts in a piano action. If the piano you are looking at on Trademe hasn’t been well maintained or has been exposed to high humidity or excessive use, you could be buying very expensive firewood.
All our second hand pianos are selected and serviced by qualified piano technicians and we stand behind each and every one of them with a comprehensive warranty.
One last point on second hand pianos. Pianos are like humans – they get old and die!
They don’t get better with age.
They don’t appreciate with age.
And in many regards you would be far better off with a digital piano.
Get good advice, do your research and then come and see us at Lewis Eady for the best deal.
Finance available on request.
Poste by John Eady (Lewis Eady Ltd)
Marvellous advice!
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