I am an adult beginner, which piano should I buy?

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1. Caylis :

   (May 7th, 2010)

   For a beginner I would go with a keyboard. Since you’re just starting out you don’t really need a full piano and a keyboard will never need tuning. They are also cheaper than real pianos depending on which one you get and can range anywhere from $50- $500. As to where to buy one, if you are taking lessons from a school they should have dealers available that you may even be able to get discounts from. Sorry I haven’t bought a piano since I was 5.

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2. ♥ Dee ♥ :

   (May 7th, 2010)

   It depends on what you like, but the best place is to go to your local music store (google them) and talk to your representative. Even if you’re a beginner, don’t be afraid to test some out. Me, I’d take an upright piano over a digital any day because I like that natural feeling to it. I’d suggest something with some sort of weighted keys because when you start to practice at home and you play on another piano somewhere else, that weight will make a difference. Also, if you opt for a digital piano, then remember to make sure it comes with or you buy a sustain pedal too. The plus about digital pianos is that they’re more portable and that sometimes you can record songs on them, hook them up to your computer and some even have built in programs that give you lessons, but of course that’s if you like all that technology. I wish you the best of luck in buying and mastering piano ^_^

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3. PianoTeacherKim :

   (May 7th, 2010)

   Hi there,

   The answer really depends on you and your life. Do you live in a house or an apartment? If you have room, I always recommend an acoustic instrument (uprights and console pianos are the smallest). The touch, feel, and sound of a "real" piano isn’t something you can duplicate even with the best digital. So, if you have the space, I’d definitely go that route.

   That said, if you need sound control because you live in apartment, or you don’t have much space, a digital can be the way to go. It’s what I have right now, because I live in a New England 1940′s cape… there’s no room for even the smallest acoustic piano! I have a Casio Privia PX-320 and I really like it. Very compact, good touch, good sound. If you shop for a digital, make sure the keys are touch sensitive (play softer if your press softer and louder if you press harder).

   The only way to know for sure is to go to a piano store and literally play lots of pianos. It doesn’t matter what you play — chopsticks is fine if you’re a beginner!! Just by sitting at different pianos and playing something, you’ll start to get a feel for what you like. Some people like a brighter piano sound, some people like a darker sound. Only by trying out pianos will you find out what you like!! The touch on different pianos will surprise you; some are very soft and others take more effort to push down the keys.

   I really would stay away from buying off of Craiglist or some other private sale, since you really want to invest in something that will last. Unless you have a local piano tech/expert who is willing to make house calls and check out pianos for you!

   Hope this helps… I have a whole article on buying pianos at my site below. If you take your time and try a lot of instruments, you’ll find something you will love to play for years!

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