2007-05-29 17:36:40 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
Beckstein or Steinway. Take your pick
2007-05-29 17:40:09 · answer #1 · answered by The Lone Gunman 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Different pianos have different action, touch, tone etc. This is also true (to an extent) of individual Pianos made by the same manufacturer.
My personal favourite is Yamaha. Their Pianos are very bright without being tinny or metallic, and the touch is very responsive.
But it's all very subjective. You may prefer a warmer or more mellow tone. You may prefer a heavier touch. Your requirements on size, shape, colour etc may be specific.
The best thing to do is go and try a few. See what you like. Try out some older pianos as well as new. You'll soon become accustomed to the different characteristics and then you make a more informed decision.
2007-05-29 18:50:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Steinway for restored older pianos, like the concert grands before 1965. Otherwise. Bosendorfer
2007-05-30 08:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by Legandivori 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm surprised no one mentioned Schimmel. They action on the keys is unmatched, not even by Bosendorfer. It has a lovely tone also.
After that I'd go for Steinway, Bosendorfer, K. Kawai, etc. I've played on so many pianos it's hard to keep track of them.
2007-05-30 07:03:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
BOSENDORFER. These are the most expensive and probably the best. However many pianists prefer the tone of some of the old German pianos such as BLUTHNER, BECHSTEIN, and STEINWAY. There are some very good pianos from the far east notably YAMAHA and KAWAI. But this is just scratching the surface, good pianos are manufactured in U.S.A. (BALDWIN) France, the Czech Republic (PETROF)
In the U.K. Look up BROADWOOD and BRINSMEAD.
Here is a more comprehesive list of renowned piano makers.
Allison - (English)
AutoPlayer - (English)
Beale - (Australian)
Bechstein - (German)
Bell - (Canada) - (unknown)
Bluthner - (German)
Böesendorfer - (Austrian)
Boyd - (English)
Brinsmead - (English)
Broadwood - (English)
Challen - (English)
Chappell - (English)
Chassaigne, Freres (Spanish)
Collard & Collard - (English)
Crane & Sons - (English)
Danemann - (English)
Doherty - (Canadian)
Carl Rönish,Dresden (German)
Eavestaff - (English)
Ennis - (Canadian) -
Erard - (French)
Grotrian-Steinweg - (German)
Kemble - (English)
Lipp - (German)
Monnington & Weston - (English)
Murdoch,and Co - (English)
Pleyel - (French)
Ritmuller - (German)
Rogers - (English)
Rushworth & Draper
Schiedmayer - (German)
Steck - (U.S.A. and English)
Steinberg - (German)
Steinway - (German)
Strohmenger - (GERMAN)
Weston & Co - (English)
W. H. Barnes - (English)
2007-05-30 02:32:36 · answer #5 · answered by Roy H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know the exact figures, but something like 90% of the world's leading pianists choose Steinway. There is a German Steinway and a New York Steinway. (The German is shiny) Different people prefer one or the other. Myself, I love the New York, although I am usually delighted when I am on tour and play the German.
2007-05-30 02:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by piano guy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Steinways are amazing, but SO expensive. I wish I had one... If you don't have that much money, a Yamaha is a great choice. They're affordable and have a pretty good sound quality.
2007-05-30 08:53:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha
2007-05-29 17:40:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Steinway. All it takes is sitting at one for 5 minutes to know that there can be no better instrument in the world :)
2007-05-29 19:28:27 · answer #9 · answered by ChaosSounds 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Expensive = Steinway. Moderate but very good value for money and sound quality = Yamaha.
2007-05-29 17:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by K. Marx iii 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
All the piano brands mentioned above are good ;)
2007-05-30 01:37:40 · answer #11 · answered by Erina♣Liszt's Girl 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋