| The piano as we all know is a big and bulky musical | | | | you, after weighing the pros and cons of each. New |
| instrument played through a keyboard; however what | | | | pianos are an attractive choice because not only are |
| most of us may not know is how it produces sound; | | | | you getting a brand new piano, but you are getting one |
| by striking steel strings with small hammers made out | | | | without any wear associated with use thus it will last |
| of felt and after a rebound of these hammers the | | | | for over half a century, that of course depends on |
| strings continue to vibrate at peak amplitude and | | | | how you take care of the piano after buying it. Brands |
| frequency (or their resonant frequency). The vibrations | | | | like Yamaha and Schimmel are familiar to most people |
| from the steel strings are then amplified by the | | | | as these companies have been producing pianos over |
| soundboard through a bridge (a device which supports | | | | a century in various pats of the world such as Japan, |
| the steel strings) producing sound. | | | | Germany and the US, furthermore these companies |
| The piano is and has been increasingly used in various | | | | have deservingly earned this reputation by producing |
| countries including Australia and other western | | | | high quality pianos . However, cheaper brands like |
| countries as part of a solo performance, chamber | | | | Beale and Alex Steinbach have risen in the past few |
| music, accompanying other musical instruments or as a | | | | years and if you shop around carefully you may get a |
| part of an ensemble. I am sure most if not all of us | | | | good deal. After settling on certain piano, very carefully |
| admire a sight of a pianist or even better a signing | | | | investigate the seller's warranty and if this warranty |
| pianist sitting on a chair doing their magic on the piano. | | | | covers you in your location. Also think in the long term, |
| Piano is not only used as a musical instrument but | | | | how hard or easy is it going to be for you to trade in |
| many musicians over the past have talked about its | | | | the piano if you want to buy a better one. And also |
| versatility in composing and rehearsal of songs. | | | | check what is covered in the warranty, especially the |
| However, due to its bulkiness and expenses, other | | | | conditions of return. Also look at the aesthetic quality |
| musical instruments are usually used instead of the | | | | of the piano and how it is going to fit in with your |
| piano. | | | | house, for example certain pianos will work well in |
| Therefore it is very important to seriously ponder what | | | | rooms without carpets and vice versa, check with the |
| you are looking for when buying a piano, to ensure that | | | | seller and the technicians. |
| you are buying one that suits you, your skills and even | | | | Used pianos also offer an attractive alternative option |
| better your budget. As I have already mentioned a | | | | as they are relatively cheaper and with careful |
| piano can cost from about $2000 to as much as $80 | | | | consideration one can buy not only affordable but also |
| 000 for those grand performance pianos, therefore | | | | a good quality piano. Besides, if you buy a grand piano, |
| buying a piano is a major investment on your part. But | | | | for example one made prior to World War II you can |
| what do you look for when you want to purchase a | | | | always claim and rightly fully so to your friends and |
| piano, even more so if you can't play yourself and | | | | family, that your piano is an authentic antique. And we |
| hoping that your kids, whom you are sending for those | | | | all know how everyone loves antique products. To find |
| expensive piano lessons, will one day be able to play | | | | good quality used pianos, again check with reputable |
| at least as half as good as Oscar Peterson. Firstly, | | | | Piano dealers, negotiate for a better deal. Before |
| make a criteria of what you are looking for, in terms of | | | | making a used piano purchase it may prove useful to |
| size, colour, and most importantly how much you willing | | | | determine the age of the piano, through enquiring about |
| to spend. Shop around, I know many of us can be | | | | the name and the serial number of the piano. Caution |
| wary of piano salespeople and you may feel that they | | | | should be exercised for rebuilt pianos. |
| are steering you in a certain direction, but piano sales | | | | I hope I have given insight about purchase of pianos, |
| company that have been in the market for a long time | | | | remember you are making a lifetime investment when |
| such as Hutchings Pianos in Sydney are quite | | | | purchasing a piano therefore, don't be afraid to ask |
| reputable. If you are not sure it may be useful to hire | | | | questions about the piano that you want to buy. It is |
| someone who knows about pianos to accompany | | | | important for you to ensure that you get a piano suited |
| you when you are going to make the purchase | | | | to you tastes as much as possible. Books about |
| especially in checking out the technical aspects of the | | | | purchase of pianos such as one by Larry Fine may |
| piano and whether these fit with your other | | | | prove useful in providing a more comprehensive insight |
| requirements. The other important question is whether | | | | into buying of pianos. Good luck! |
| you buy used or new piano. This is eventually up to | | | | |