{"id":3028,"date":"2018-01-16T11:39:10","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T03:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2023-04-18T23:29:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:29:08","slug":"4-beginner-tips-to-selecting-a-piano-that-is-right-for-you-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/4-beginner-tips-to-selecting-a-piano-that-is-right-for-you-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Beginner Tips To Selecting A Piano That Is Right For You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Are you finding difficulty in choosing the right piano for your kids and\/or own use? <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Over the years, we have seen and received many customers\u2019 queries on which piano they should buy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While there are many references and guides online that give you tips and advices before buying a piano, some can be very technical. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you search for pianos, especially via online, you may start to get confused about where you should begin with the range of brands, types, models and prices out there. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To aid your decision in selecting a piano, here are 4 simple buying tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_iconlist-ef59dd0264da14673d355714572761fc\">\n#top .avia-icon-list-container.av-av_iconlist-ef59dd0264da14673d355714572761fc .iconlist_icon{\nbackground-color:#7a7a7a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-av_iconlist-ef59dd0264da14673d355714572761fc  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-av_iconlist-ef59dd0264da14673d355714572761fc avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-6b0f2e2f0e15edcb414c813a8fe05f59 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf10b' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Investment Budget\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Investment Budget<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">First and foremost is to consider your budget before choosing a piano. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many buyers who came to buy from us were overly stressed about the cost of investing in a piano. Hence, we suggest setting a comfortable figure that you can afford before you start searching for a piano.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Define your budget range:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">MYR6000 \u2013 MYR8000 (upright)<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Up to MYR10000 (grand upright)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"s1\">MYR30000 \u2013 MYR40000 (grand piano)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Most budget users may start off with digital pianos* as a good option but we do not recommend it if you are using it for grades (examinations)**.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">* entry level digital pianos mostly do not come with weighted keys (limitation) &#8211; which is required during practising fingering techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">** consider buying a used (reconditioned) piano instead of brand new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-e8b10a792b754130f789a8a91eeba569 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf111' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Buying Purpose\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Buying Purpose<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You need to clearly define your purpose of buying a piano. And<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0also to decide if piano brand is important to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Below are our suggestions to help you consider your buying purpose:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For beginner students practising piano lessons &#8211; Choose professional-grade uprights that are suitable for examinations. Pros: It will be a one-time investment and possible no future upgrade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">For leisure or as hobby \u2013 Buy any acoustic pianos that fits your budget. You may also consider buying for portability (e.g digital pianos).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">For competition or an upgrade from existing old piano \u2013 Choose a grand piano or if space is an issue, choose an upright grand.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">For institutions and commercial retails \u2013 Depending on your budget, a grand piano is more ideal for the purpose. Consider having an above 6ft grand if it will be placed in a large spaced area.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">For music teachers \u2013 A professional-grade upright or a grand piano (if space permits).<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">As furniture display \u2013 Any model that suits the user\u2019s taste, personal style, budget and room space. A custom paint job may be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-b31500b9c7a4ef7ca573e5586857ef38 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf105' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Piano Specifications\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Piano Specifications<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Piano specifications are very user centric where each individual has their own preference when it comes to selecting a piano.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">At the end of the day, it will come down to these 2 elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> tonal \u2013 dynamic (soft to expressive), warm to bright, clarity, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\">touch \u2013 responsive, light to heavy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Hence, choose a piano you love playing all day long without bored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\"> In order to ensure you getting the best out of it, we can have a 1-on-1 piano assessment basis to guide you along if you know nothing about playing a piano during your visit to Setapak showroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>No worries even for outstation buyers, we can give you our honest feedbacks about the piano touch, tonal and overall piano performance and condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-av_iconlist_item-8474d0d12b500c7d14b0e75588f74e53 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf113' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: After-Sales Supports\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >After-Sales Supports<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">ALL musical instruments need maintenance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><strong>Aging<\/strong> &#8220;wear and tear\u201d from use and technical breakdown may occur during the course of playing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Moreover, there are 5000 moving mechanical parts within the piano itself. Hence, buying from a reliable seller is paramount and very important.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Be assured that with over 30 years of experience in the piano restoration industry, we (Pusat Muzik LKS Setapak Sdn Bhd) are able to continuously improve our after-sales support with even greater customer satisfactions.<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">We hope that these 4 simple tips will give you more confidence when dealing with buying a piano for your own purpose and pleasure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Stay tuned for more tips on piano matters in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Additional reading posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding upright piano &#8211; types and sizes<\/li>\n<li>Understanding grand piano &#8211; types and sizes<\/li>\n<li>What is piano serial no. and its impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you finding difficulty in choosing the right piano for your kids and\/or own use? 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