| Whether you have just been learning how to play or | | | | then a less expensive version is probably the best |
| have been enjoying the sounds of the piano for years, | | | | way to go. |
| you may be considering purchasing your first piano for | | | | New vs. old. |
| your home. The piano is one of the most durable | | | | Fortunately, pianos are so durable that they last for |
| musical instruments ever created, made of quality | | | | many many years. That means that often pianos |
| hardwoods and forged steel parts. A piano will be the | | | | outlive their owners and end up in used music |
| perfect addition to any home and will give you many | | | | equipment stores or antique shops. Depending on your |
| years of enjoyment. Read on for some tips to help | | | | personal tastes, an older antique model may suit you |
| you buy the perfect first piano. | | | | versus a brand new electronic piano. Keep in mind that |
| Evaluate the size you need. | | | | the older the piano, the less likely you will be able to |
| It's wonderful to imagine yourself playing a symphony | | | | find parts for it if it needs repair, as many of the older |
| on a grand piano, however, your house may not | | | | pianos were handmade. New pianos have more "bells |
| accommodate a piano of that size and weight. | | | | and whistles" and so they may not have the deep |
| Consider the area of your home where the piano will | | | | sound you are looking for. |
| be used the most. Will you have a special music room | | | | Style and form of the piano. |
| or will the piano be incorporated into another living area | | | | If you are dreaming of a baby grand, but you don't |
| such as your family room? You also need to think | | | | have the space in your home, perhaps a nice upright |
| about who will be playing the piano and what height will | | | | piano would be better suited? Or you may want a |
| be best suited for your musician. Piano weight and size | | | | piano that is more portable, like keyboards. There are |
| are important to consider as your home must be able | | | | many different styles and forms of pianos to consider |
| to accommodate whatever you choose. | | | | when making a purchase. You may want to ask the |
| Find a budget that works for you. | | | | local music store to show you a catalogue of the |
| The cost of a piano can range anywhere from $500 | | | | different types of pianos before you make your |
| to $10,000, so a budget should be at the top of your | | | | selection. |
| mind when you are considering what kind to purchase. | | | | Whichever piano you decide to purchase, it will be the |
| If you are a regular piano player and use it as part of | | | | focal point for any room in your home. You will enjoy |
| your livelihood, such as if you are a professional | | | | years of beautiful music that you can share with |
| musician or composer, than you may want a nicer | | | | friends and family with a quality piano. |
| model. If the piano is just for occasional family use, | | | | |