I’m 17 and I’m considering starting piano lessons sometime this year. I’m a total beginner. Should I start lessons and THEN consider forking out for an upright piano, or should I purchase a piano before I start lessons? Alternatively, would an electronic keyboard suffice for practicing piano?
Preferably I’d have a piano with pedals and everything, but it’s very pricey…does anyone know of any good upright pianos? My budget is about AU$1500.
If your dad has a truck, look for your local community trade website, such as craigslist. Some people are actually giving away their pianos for free, because they are moving to other states and cannot take them!
I’ve been playing since I was 7. I have to hear the tone and feel the touch of pedals, and keys to determine its quality. But you will be using the piano for practice purpose for the first couple years. I’d strongly recommend getting some used pianos, tune them and use it.
It is not the best to start with electric pianos. The key-touching feeling is obviously different. I still think it’s the best to practice with the real acoustic pianos, they help your fingers build strength(which is essential for growing the finger speed!)
Hope this helped.
Well in my house I have both a keyboard and a upright
I’d totally invest in getting a real upright piano first!
Keyboard is better for practicing and stuff like that or creating songs….but if you are serious get a upright
Umm try this site, it may offer some help……..
http://musiced.about.com/od/buyingguide/a/pianobrands.htm
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If your dad has a truck, look for your local community trade website, such as craigslist. Some people are actually giving away their pianos for free, because they are moving to other states and cannot take them!
I’ve been playing since I was 7. I have to hear the tone and feel the touch of pedals, and keys to determine its quality. But you will be using the piano for practice purpose for the first couple years. I’d strongly recommend getting some used pianos, tune them and use it.
It is not the best to start with electric pianos. The key-touching feeling is obviously different. I still think it’s the best to practice with the real acoustic pianos, they help your fingers build strength(which is essential for growing the finger speed!)
Hope this helped.
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i would get a piano before you start lessons .You don’t have tofork out just yet thoughy ou could always get a really cheap one and once you start getinng on to your grades sell your old one and buy a nice one.
ps All pianos generally come with pedals its only really really old ones that dont any way you don’t really need pedals in piano up until grade 3ish.For more advice go to your local music store they’ll be happy to talk.Another idea is that when/if you do start lessons ask your teacher.
good luck
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If you’re serious about learning piano, you need to practice on a real piano, upright is ok. Another responder was right, the touch is completely different and it does make a difference. If you don’t know how serious you are yet, you can start out on a keyboard and see how it goes. It takes a good amount of dedication but is well worth it!
good luck.
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Well I started playing a Piano with just a keyboard. Until now. I’ve been playing the Piano for almost 2 years already and now my teacher really wants me to have an upright.
Well fro beginners you may use the keyboard but I suggest you already buy the upright so that when you come to Intermediate levels you won’t struggle for an upright. And of Course its a must to have a piano as soona s you start lessons. Its hard to practice if you don’t have one.
And when you come along Dynamics (the mezzo forte mezzo piano stuff) its hard to play it on a keyboard i really preffer the upright one
Hope I helped You
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