The Score Magazine December 2023 issue ft Sandeep Narayan Dec 2023 mag | Page 49

Budget
A piano learner must have a lot of patience and dedication if they have made the decision to invest in the medium or long term . That is why one of the first factors that you should take into consideration is the budget involved in purchasing this instrument .
Due to its high cost , it is important to analyze the exact amount of budget you have , in the same way , you should not forget that just as there are pianos made with high-quality materials and stunning prices , you can find many others that are of excellent quality and with much cheaper prices .
To determine its final price , aspects such as : the brand , model and type of piano must also be taken into account . A grand piano is an excellent option to have professionally , while an upright piano is mostly recommended for people who are beginners in the world of music .
The available space you have
Being a large instrument , it is important not to take the space available in your home lightly . A grand piano houses an area with a reasonable size to be placed . Therefore , if unfortunately the area where you plan to place it does not meet this requirement , the most understandable thing will be to opt for another type , for example : an upright piano .
Quality of manufacturing materials
We had previously mentioned something about this feature . A piano made with high-quality materials such as maple wood provides better sounds and longer life . While one of lower quality involves taking a series of somewhat stricter measures if you plan to keep it for longer .
Pulsation
Knowing the required keystrokes is a very important issue . Professionals say that the more weight they have , the better the results will be . However , if you are a beginner this may vary .
If you are looking to achieve that touch feel , a weighted keyboard will be the best option for you . However , do not forget that these systems are not entirely the same .
For a more comfortable feeling to touch and press , we recommend using lighter keys to ensure that your hands exert strength throughout all those hours of rehearsal .
Mechanism Type : double escapement or repeater mechanism
This feature may be somewhat complex and confusing if you are just starting out as a pianist . You must verify that said mechanism is capable of responding to each note that is played . If you have more experience using this function , we recommend opting for a grand piano . However , it is important to emphasize that currently a wide variety of models capable of meeting this characteristic have been released to the market .
String dimensions : soundboard and soundboard
The longer the strings are , the larger the soundboard will be , this way you will have a stronger sound .
Pedals
Each piano has a different type of pedal and therefore different functions . Although it is true that they are all composed of the sustain pedal , it is well known that there are differences frequently located in the central pedal .
While upright pianos use the central pedal to activate the damper ( the function of this device is to activate a kind of strip of felt that mixes between the hammers and strings to ensure that the sound created is reduced to consideration ), in upright pianos queue and the digital ones are used to hold down the notes .
While you might find some good deals on pianos online , we would strongly recommend that you try pianos out in a store before buying .
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