Which piano model?

Question

http://www.melodicmusic.net/promotion.htm
this is the website of a shop in my neighbourhood. could someone tell me which brand and model is the good? i want a fine-sounding upright grand. i am currently studying for grade 7 piano examintaion. (which is a pain) i prefer playing classical and pop songs. i like mozart more than chopin.

Answer 1

I don't know any of those pianos personally, but Yamaha do make a good sounding long lasting intrument.

If space is an issue, an upright can be better than a baby grand, as a lot of the quality of sound is lost when shortening the length of piano. (That is maybe not so relevant with new pianos - I am used to old ones.)

Go into the shop and ask to play their instruments; if they are a good business they will be more than happy to let you play for as long as you like to get a feel for each one individually. A piano is a big investment and you have to be happy with your purchase!

Good luck with your search and your grade 7.

Answer 2

Hi there,

In terms of Brand, from the link you gave, the most trustworthy are Yamaha and Kawai.

With Yamaha, bear in mind that they make all sorts of things and that piano making isn't their speciality.

Take a look at this link for tips on what to bear in mind when selecting a piano:

http://fortunapiano.com/_wsn/page4.html

Touch, sound quality etc are personal factors and can vary from person to person. I advise you to go to the store and ask them if you can try out different pianos. You might like very touch responsive pianos where as I like less touch responisve pianos. You may prefer a brighter sound, whereas someone else would prefer a mellow sound. Every single piano is different, almost like they have their own characteristics like a dog so take your time and chose wisely.

By the way, I find, when playing Mozart that I want a more touch-responsive keyboard because that's what he would have played on. Again this is personal choice!

Good luck, and have fun with grade 7!

Answer 3

If you REALLY want the best of the best of piano's I suggest Steinway & sons.

Answer 4

Hi there. I am a piano tuner.

Do not worry about the name on the piano.

Worry about two much more important things:

First, how much (exactly) are you going to spend.


Decide that first, then you can compare all the pianos available to you in that exact price point, and then pick the best.


Secondly, find your piano tuner. Someone is going to need to tune the piano every year, or it will sound and play like a piece of junk even if it is a Steinweg.

Once you have found the tuner you will use, ask for his advice on buying a piano in your area. He will be less biased than any salesman, and can examine your choices based on reliability, condition, and sound quality before you buy.

Make sure you can play the piano and have your tuner examine it before you buy. You are the one who will be playing the instrument, so be sure you are satisfied.

Generally, a newer and less-used piano is better than an older well-used piano.

Brand name is less important than age and condition, so do not let anyone tell you a Yamaha is always better than brand x.

In fact, (generally) the best marques in the world are first, German, then other European, then American, and then Japanese, and finally, everything else (I would avoid Chinese pianos, although they are getting better).

Still, I would prefer a late model, good condition brand x Japanese than an older, worn out German or American piano.

Trust your ears and fingers, find that tuner to give you input, and decide how much you will spend. Good luck!

(By the way, there is no such thing as an upright grand. There are only full sized uprights. I should add that a newer high quality upright is an excellent choice for the home. Grands often have better actions, but newer uprights are very good, and often sound just as good in a home. Shimmel makes some excellent models even in smaller sizes, and any German or upper end American model would be excellent, and most of the Japaneses ones are fine too. On the lower end, the Koreans (Samick) make ones that are acceptable and cheap.)