| ing a good piano is a major step along the way to | | | | This will give you some assurances as to the |
| perfecting your performance and honing your skills. | | | | expected quality of the piano, and should allow you to |
| Whether you're purchasing your very first piano, or | | | | gauge which seem more reliable models. |
| you are an experienced buyer, it is essential to know | | | | Next, you should pull up a chair and have a play. Ask |
| what you're looking for in your piano to ensure it's | | | | the music dealer if he'd allow you to play. This should |
| worth your investment. After all, pianos cost a fortune, | | | | let you get a feel for the way the piano sits, and to |
| and it's important to make sure you're getting value for | | | | see how it feels in comparison to your playing style. |
| money in your model. | | | | There is no more important feature to consider when |
| The first thing to think about is the size of the piano. | | | | buying a piano than how it feels for you. After all, |
| For example, think about whether you have space to | | | | you're the one going to be playing it at the end of the |
| fit in a sprawling grand, or whether you should be | | | | day. |
| looking at upright models. Obviously there are | | | | If you are at all in doubt about exactly what you're |
| expensive and less expensive in both categories, but it | | | | looking for, you should consider asking advice from the |
| is crucial firstly to understand your requirements to | | | | assistant. Usually, their advice will be sufficient to point |
| refine your search. | | | | you in the right direction and lead you to a quality |
| After you've decided between upright and grand | | | | model. Obviously, don't feel pressured into buying, but |
| classifications according to your space, you should | | | | take on board anything the assistant says. Shop |
| begin to look at the models themselves. You should | | | | around, and ask at various places about what kind of |
| ideally opt for a piano with a full sized keyboard, so | | | | piano you should be looking for in your price range and |
| disregard anything of a small size unless this seems | | | | specification, and you'll eventually establish a common |
| more appropriate for some other reason. Next, look | | | | denominator. Do your homework before you buy, to |
| for a piano that is towards the top end of your budget. | | | | make sure you find the best value for your money. |