| The piano as we all know is a big and bulky musical | | | | people as these companies have been producing |
| instrument played through a keyboard; however what | | | | pianos over a century in various pats of the world |
| most of us may not know is how it produces sound; | | | | such as Japan, Germany and the US, furthermore |
| by striking steel strings with small hammers made out | | | | these companies have deservingly earned this |
| of felt and after a rebound of these hammers the | | | | reputation by producing high quality pianos . However, |
| strings continue to vibrate at peak amplitude and | | | | cheaper brands like Beale and Alex Steinbach have |
| frequency (or their resonant frequency). The vibrations | | | | risen in the past few years and if you shop around |
| from the steel strings are then amplified by the | | | | carefully you may get a good deal. |
| soundboard through a bridge (a device which supports | | | | After settling on certain piano, very carefully |
| the steel strings) producing sound. | | | | investigate the seller’s warranty and if this |
| The piano is and has been increasingly used in various | | | | warranty covers you in your location. Also think in the |
| countries including Australia and other western | | | | long term, how hard or easy is it going to be for you to |
| countries as part of a solo performance, chamber | | | | trade in the piano if you want to buy a better one. And |
| music, accompanying other musical instruments or as a | | | | also check what is covered in the warranty, especially |
| part of an ensemble. I am sure most if not all of us | | | | the conditions of return. Also look at the aesthetic |
| admire a sight of a pianist or even better a signing | | | | quality of the piano and how it is going to fit in with |
| pianist sitting on a chair doing their magic on the piano. | | | | your house, for example certain pianos will work well in |
| Piano is not only used as a musical instrument but | | | | rooms without carpets and vice versa, check with the |
| many musicians over the past have talked about its | | | | seller and the technicians. |
| versatility in composing and rehearsal of songs. | | | | Used pianos also offer an attractive alternative option |
| However, due to its bulkiness and expenses, other | | | | as they are relatively cheaper and with careful |
| musical instruments are usually used instead of the | | | | consideration one can buy not only affordable but also |
| piano. | | | | a good quality piano. Besides, if you buy a grand piano, |
| Therefore it is very important to seriously ponder what | | | | for example one made prior to World War II you can |
| you are looking for when buying a piano, to ensure that | | | | always claim and rightly fully so to your friends and |
| you are buying one that suits you, your skills and even | | | | family, that your piano is an authentic antique. And we |
| better your budget. As I have already mentioned a | | | | all know how everyone loves antique products. To find |
| piano can cost from about $2000 to as much as $80 | | | | good quality used pianos, again check with reputable |
| 000 for those grand performance pianos, therefore | | | | Piano dealers, negotiate for a better deal. Before |
| buying a piano is a major investment on your part. But | | | | making a used piano purchase it may prove useful to |
| what do you look for when you want to purchase a | | | | determine the age of the piano, through enquiring about |
| piano, even more so if you can’t play yourself | | | | the name and the serial number of the piano. Caution |
| and hoping that your kids, whom you are sending for | | | | should be exercised for rebuilt pianos. |
| those expensive piano lessons, will one day be able to | | | | I hope I have given insight about purchase of pianos, |
| play at least as half as good as Oscar Peterson. | | | | remember you are making a lifetime investment when |
| Firstly, make a criteria of what you are looking for, in | | | | purchasing a piano therefore, don’t be afraid to |
| terms of size, colour, and most importantly how much | | | | ask questions about the piano that you want to buy. It |
| you willing to spend. Shop around, I know many of us | | | | is important for you to ensure that you get a piano |
| can be wary of piano salespeople and you may feel | | | | suited to you tastes as much as possible. Books about |
| that they are steering you in a certain direction, but | | | | purchase of pianos such as one by Larry Fine may |
| piano sales company that have been in the market for | | | | prove useful in providing a more comprehensive insight |
| a long time such as Hutchings Pianos in Sydney are | | | | into buying of pianos. Good luck! |
| quite reputable. If you are not sure it may be useful to | | | | |
| hire someone who knows about pianos to accompany | | | | Keywords |
| you when you are going to make the purchase | | | | Buy affordable pianos, Find New and Used Pianos for |
| especially in checking out the technical aspects of the | | | | sale and rental, tuning and repair, Piano accessories, |
| piano and whether these fit with your other | | | | books, all AMEB grades, sheet music, piano CDs, music |
| requirements. | | | | stands, metronomes, piano stools or benches, |
| The other important question is whether you buy used | | | | statuettes, piano lamps, piano covers and gifts. |
| or new piano. This is eventually up to you, after | | | | Author |
| weighing the pros and cons of each. New pianos are | | | | I am a thirty year old music technician; I also work part |
| an attractive choice because not only are you getting | | | | time in The University of Sydney in the faculty of |
| a brand new piano, but you are getting one without | | | | creative and performing arts. I currently live in Bondi |
| any wear associated with use thus it will last for over | | | | Junction in Sydney. Live with my family of four. My |
| half a century, that of course depends on how you | | | | hobbies include, playing music, going to the beach, |
| take care of the piano after buying it. | | | | surfing and barbeques on weekends. |
| Brands like Yamaha and Schimmel are familiar to most | | | | |