Recommend a good quality piano for a student?

Question

Which brand is best?

Answer 1

Yamaha or Young Chang

Buy newer instead of older because usually older pianos have problems holding tune.

Answer 2

Definitely a real piano...not an electronic keyboard.



I HATE Yamahas. They have funny action, tinny sound, and the octave is actually a little larger than a Steinway (measure and compare, it's weird).



It should be a piano that the student is comfortable playing--one that the student can control. If he/she can play loud, soft, fast, and slow (and all combinations) with a controlled sound and in a relaxed manner, this is a good first step.



Then, just use your ears to decide. The brand isn't the end-all...as each piano is unique (even the same make/model pianos can sound drastically different).

Answer 3

it all depends on what you play. First, if u want a digital, and not a upright or baby/grand, your going to want a Roland. Those are best for learning everything like notes, and notes by ear. But if your going for upright or baby/grand, that depends on the type of music she/he plays. If you play clasical or deep slow music, your want a kawai. kawai k3 for upright or anything in the kawai RX series. It sounds extremely warm. If they play pop more modern upbeat songs, your going to want something like a pramberger or steinway. It sounds much brighter. DO NOT BUY YAMAHA. They do not specialize in pianos. They make TVs right next to thier flutes and pianos.

Answer 4

I have a technics piano. You don't necessarily need a real, acoustic instrument, especially if space is a problem. I find that a full size keyboard with weighted keys works fine (at least for me).

Answer 5

If you are serious in learning then Steinway definitely, or if you want a cheaper piano that's not bad then try Yamaha, Bohemia, or ibach. these brands are quite popular

Answer 6

I have a Nordiska which i like better than any Yamaha i have ever played, but it all depends on what feels good to you. Try Chickering, Baldwin, Wurlitzer, or Kawai.

Answer 7

DO NOT EVER GET YAMAHA



they go out of tune straight away and they are really bad pianos









get a Steinway