First Pianos For Beginners | Digital & Acoustic

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📖 "To some the piano is a piece of furniture, to others a musical instrument. Pianos are often taken for granted, and yet they are the most complex mechanical device found in any home, with a typical instrument containing ove 10,000 parts.
Unlike other keyboard instruments such as harpsichords and organs, pianos are truly expressive. The player is able to articulate every note, and the piano has become increasingly popular because of this capability. Keyboard players can express themselves on the piano whether they are interpreting the works of the great composers, rousing the sound of a jazz group, or playing at the heart of a blues or pop performance.
Throughout its 300-year existence the piano has had a history as varied as the eras through which it has lived, and while it continues to mutate and develop in parallel with evolving technological, artistic and aesthetic demands, the piano remains quite unchallenged as the greatest of all musical instruments."
David Crombie Piano

📖 "Even if it does not lead to any such serious consequences, the use of a poor instrument causes other troubles that should be considered. If the piano is old, worn out, or out of order, there is a danger that the pupil will soon be disgusted. Who would not object to playing on an instrument whose shrill and cracked tones continually grate on the ear! A good piano, then is indispensable."
Felix Le Couppey Piano Teaching. Advice to Pupils and Young Teachers

First Pianos

There are many ways in which a discovery of music and piano playing could start. Often ideas and wishes are quite vague at the beginning and minimal investments are considered to bridge the beginning. The following suggestions could serve as ideas to consider.

First Pianos for the Youngest

First Digital Pianos for All

First Acoustic Pianos for Children or Adults

The following pianos are often in stock at many different piano shops and googling could always be a starting point to get an idea where to find them:

UPRIGHT PIANOS:

🎹 Yamaha Upright Pianos B1, B2, B3

🎹 Essex Upright Pianos

🎹 Irmler Upright Pianos P112, P118

🎹 Weber Upright Piano W112

🎹 Hoffmann V112

🎹 Kawai K15E

GRAND PIANOS:

🎹 Yamaha GB1 or GB1K Grand Piano

🎹 Essex EGP-155C Classic Grand or EGP-155F French Provincial

🎹 Irmler F148 or F160 Studio Grand Piano or F160 E Europe Grand Piano

🎹 W. Hoffmann Tradition T 161 Grand Piano

Recommended Piano Benches for Any Type of Pianos

Piano stools play an important role in home practice. A cheap piano bench could give players much back and shoulder pain after very short practice sessions. A good quality padded stool could give sufficient back support to allow longer practice sessions and prevent negative health-impacting consequences. Considering a good stool is highly recommended.

👉 Visit the Piano Shops in London page to find a list of reputable dealers.

These are only some options - there are many more possibilities. Bear in mind that the quality of the instrument is of great importance if you are interested in progress, results and/or the value of learning in general. While you are not sure whether playing the piano is something for you or your child it is okay to get a cheaper electronic something like the Yamaha P-45 listed above but if you decide that you want the piano in your life a good quality acoustic piano or at least a decent e-piano would be essential. As Alec Rowley, one of Britain's most important music educators, pianist and composer wrote, "a bad instrument will never make a good player." (In Alec Rowley Do's and Don'ts for Musicians. A Handbook for Teachers and Performers)

Funding Opportunities

The UK offers many different funding options for those who are eligible and/or most in need. The following could be a starting point:

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