Piano Buying Guide
Piano Buying Guide
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Digital Portable Piano
Digital Pianos / Digital Cabinet Pianos
Acoustic Upright Piano
Acoustic Grand Piano
Piano Stores
Piano Stores
Below are music stores and digital pianos that I recommend if you are looking at buying a brand new instrument. Each link has been filtered to suit my recommended requirements for students.
Please visit the stores in-person as well to ensure you or your child is happy with the instrument model.
Please call the store before travelling to check there is stock of the piano you are interested in to avoid disappointment.
Australian Piano Warehouse
Australian Piano Warehouse
28/30 Douglas St, Milton QLD 4064
Digital pianos ranging from $749 - $12,399 (as at 11 January 2021)
36 Compton Rd, Underwood QLD 4119
2/550 Kessels Rd, Macgregor QLD 4109
Digital pianos ranging from $759 - $2,669 (as at 11 January 2021)
Piano Purchase Requirements
Piano Purchase Requirements
When purchasing a piano, please ensure your piano of choice has:
88-weighted keys, not any smaller, as students will need to use the full range of the piano to perform higher level pieces as they progress
Sustain pedal (this may not be included with the piano, so please purchase this additionally if this is the case)
Piano stand (if purchasing a portable piano)
Adjustable piano seat
Brand New Instruments
Brand New Instruments
Digital Portable Pianos are the most affordable, with prices starting from $749 (Piano Warehouse) and above.
Digital Pianos / Digital Cabinet Pianos are the next level in quality and size, prices starting from $1299 (Vivace Music) and above.
Acoustic Upright Pianos start from about $6195 (Vivace Music) to $18,995
Acoustic Grand Pianos start from $18,895 and above.
Pre-Loved Instruments
Pre-Loved Instruments
You may be able to find a better price for a piano that is pre-loved. The two stores below Piano Warehouse and Vivace Music may have pre-loved pianos in stock (please call the stores first), otherwise look on Facebook Marketplace or Gumtree online.
8 Brief Tips for Buying
Before spending your money, you need to be prepared properly.
1. Be prepared and measure in advance
1. Be prepared and measure in advance
Measure the area you have assigned for your new piano and take note of the dimensions with you when you visit a piano store. There is nothing more frustrating than turning up unprepared.
2. Watch out for knock-off brands!
2. Watch out for knock-off brands!
Buy reputable brands and beware of cheap instruments masquerading under obsolete or invented German names. If you are not sure about a brand name, check its provenance before committing. Some good piano brands are Yamaha, Kawai, Alex Steinbach, and Alex Steinway.
3. Trust yourself
3. Trust yourself
Listen to your dealer’s advice about reliability, warranties etc. But when it comes to assessing whether you are happy with the tone and touch, trust your own judgement.
4. Testing, testing, 1 2 3...
4. Testing, testing, 1 2 3...
Give it a good try if the piano is for your own use. Try to play as many different styles/pieces as possible, so that you give it a good test. (Bring your sheet music along if you do not know it by heart.) And take your time. Do not be intimidated!
5. Take control
5. Take control
Do not let a demonstrator choose your piano for you – if you’re uncomfortable performing in front of people (which is quite normal), ask to be left alone to make your choice.
6. When buying an instrument for someone else...
6. When buying an instrument for someone else...
... bring the player along.
7. Ask for advice
7. Ask for advice
Involve other members of your household if in doubt about size, colour/finish and so on. Someone else might have a better eye as to whether the piano will fit in with the surrounding décor.
8. Think about your budget
8. Think about your budget
Aim to stick to your budget but do not scrimp unnecessarily. Your new piano will be with you for many years, so treat it as an investment – it will pay you back.
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