Choosing the best digital piano means first looking at the differences between acoustic pianos and digital pianos. I have tried to be objective and show you the pros and cons of each type. The trusty old piano has graced many a living room in this world. But if you're looking to play the piano what instrument should you buy?
How do you get the sound of a grand piano when you only have a small space in which to put one?...Get a digital piano!
Now I'm a professional musician and although I'm not the world's greatest pianist I do enjoy playing the piano. I bought a Technics digital piano eight years ago and I've been really happy with it.
The great points about a digital piano are:
1. It never goes out of tune.(One of the MAJOR considerations for me as I'm very sensitive to incorrect pitch)
2. It doesn't take up as much space.
3. You can plug in headphones and play all night if you want.
4. You often get other sounds as well, making the piano even more versatile.(my favourite is the organ sound so you can pretend you're in a big church playing at full volume!)
5. You don't have to worry about humidity or temperature changes.
6. Because the piano is smaller and weighs less you can actually transport it to another house without having to hire professional piano movers.
7. The cost of a good digital piano is around £1000: considerably cheaper than a good upright piano.
Watch and listen to the supreme Evgeny Kissin play Campanilla...
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Now the piano purists out there would say that:
1. The feel of the best digital piano is not the same as a real piano. I agree but the best digital piano manufacturers are improving this all the time and it's really pretty good.
2. The sound isn't as good as a real piano. Again this is being improved all the time. Go try one today and you will see what I mean.
Personally I think the pluses out weigh the minuses. But like most things in life it's a subjective decision that you need to make, based on your budget, the space you have available and how much you like having a beautiful piece of furniture in the room.
So go into your local music shop and try out the pianos and see if you can find the best digital piano for you!
Maintenance
Obviously if you have a digital piano then no maintenance is needed apart from the odd clean with a duster and a damp cloth (to remove those sticky finger marks!)
But a traditional piano will need TUNING!
How often should you tune your piano? Actually you shouldn't wait until it is painful to listen to. Regular tuning will keep the piano in better condition and will be more pleasurable to the ear!
Every six months to a year is advisable. Any longer than that and it will need more work to get the piano back up to pitch.
If your home varies in heat and humidity throughout the year(whose doesn't?) then you may need to tune the piano more often. If you move the piano then let it settle before tuning.
How much will it cost?
A qualified tuner will probably charge around $100-$150 for a basic tuning of your piano. But you can learn to do it yourself Click Here!.
I hope my piano information has been helpful and happy tinkling!
