It depends. Without knowing how weighted the keys are, the quality of the sound, the brand, age, maintenance history of the instrument, it can be difficult to tell without trying it out. If it’s a used acoustic instrument, similar to buying a used car, it’s also important to hire a licensed piano technician to examine…
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Typically, if budget is an issue, I recommend renting an instrument on a monthly basis first and saving up to buy a higher quality instrument for when you’re ready. There is an added benefit to renting first before investing in something big: It allows beginners time to consider whether learning the piano is something they’d…
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As much as you can afford. With pianos, you typically get what you pay for. In other words, the more expensive the instrument is, the more likely it will be of a better quality. Learning on a bad instrument can be like learning to drive on a golf cart. Of course, it will drive…but it’s…
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It should have 88 weighted keys, a damper pedal and an adjustable bench. Weighted keys means that the volume of the sound from the piano will increase or decrease depending on how much force is used to strike the keys, rather than relying entirely on a volume dial.
