Electric Piano

Colcoops

My Little girl want to start piano lessons so I need something adaqaute but not too big and not too expensive. Any ideas. Apparently a keyboard is not suitable. You have to be able to alter the sound depending on how hard you hit the keys.

consultant31

We bought an electric piano when our children started piano lessons and were told it wasn't suitable because the keys are too easy to press.
We ended up having to buy an upright..........cost a bomb for both and neither of them ever get played now:(

reader2_2

I play the piano and currently own an electric piano. For beginners I think an electric piano is perfectly adequate. Yamaha do a wide range called Clavinovas. They are expensive new (£1k+) but I got mine second-hand in great condition for about £400. All the Clavinovas have weighted keys. The key is reasonably heavy so it feels very similar to the solid wooden keys used in a real piano. The keys are also touch sensitive. If you press harder it sounds louder and vice versa. The keys are also 'full-size', so are the same width as a piano. These three features make a big difference.

A cheaper smaller 'Casio' (or other brand) keyboard may not have all these features and so will feel a lot different.

An electric piano doesn't need tuning every six months like a real one, and will be in tune to start with. They are heavy, but can be lifted comfortably by two people. They come with a stand, and the stand can detach from the keyboard when you need to move it. It can be transported in the back of a medium-sized car. And you can plug headphones in. A big bonus in a busy house or if you have neighbours.

A Clavinova does feel a bit different to an acoustic piano. I do think the keys are a little easier to press. Some piano teachers may have a strong view on this. But I think for a beginner a Clavinova is a good starter instrument. Say your child is still learning in three or four years time, then maybe you might want to consider selling on the Clavinova and buying a real piano. If you point out to the teacher that is an interim measure they might be more relaxed.

This is my first post so I hope it is OK. Good luck.

mum25_2

My dd, age 7 started piano lessons a few mths ago. We were told by her piano teacher that a keyboard with touch sensitive keys would be fine for her to practise on. We bought a yamaha one for about £90. It has been absolutely fine. She has had no problems at all & is progressing really well & quickly with her piano lessons.

Colcoops

reader2 wrote: »

This is my first post so I hope it is OK. Good luck.

Reader 2
Thanks for the info. A great 1st post. Welcome.

MrCrip

I brought an electric Piano for my daughter last Christmas for an absolute bargain price. This was purely as a tester to see if she would get on with the concept of playing a keyboard. As she was still playing the keyboard after six months, my partner and I decided to invest in a full-size Piano.

We always knew this would not be cheap; but our daughter did well with her lessons on her Keyboard and was using the instrument all the time. Buying a piano seemed the natural progression.

It is the same with anything you have to shop about to find a bargain. We were able to buy a Piano via interest free credit at Sheargolds Music Shop. We have no regrets in doing this and know the repayment is only for 10 months and we will be clear of it in April next year.