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Which piano for a kid? (self.piano)

submitted 1 year ago by poka to c/piano

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Hello!

My 5 years old kid has been taking piano lessons for a few months and he seems to enjoy it.

I'm thinking of buying a piano for him so that he can practice at home. However, I don't know much about pianos and I'm not sure what to buy.

I'm looking at digital pianos mostly since they look cheaper and I don't have much space at home anyway. I did a bit of research on the internet and I understand I should be getting one with weighted keys. Beside that, I don't know what brand or model to pick.

Do you have any piano recommendation for a kid who is just getting started?

Thanks!

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[–] jcalais 4 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Kawai ES-110 and 120 are great. Also Yamaha P125 and Roland FP30 are great beginner pianos. Naturally also the higher numbers from those mentioned.

[–] poka 3 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Thanks! I will take a look at those models. Also, there is a store near my place which only sells Casio and Korg digital pianos. Do you recommend anything from those brands?

I noticed most digital pianos come with 1 year warranty only and that looks quite short to me.. Are maintenance and repairs expected if I plan to keep the piano for at least 5 years? Is there a brand with a reputation of making products with good quality that can last for years?

[–] ExplosiveDC 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The Korg B2 is another popular choice for beginners. Never tried one myself so I can't say much past that.

Generally, any quality digital piano such as the ones you've been looking at will last quite a few years, given that you care for it properly.

Edit: About maintenance, there's hardly much you'll have to do beyond just cleaning the pianoand making sure not too much dust accumulates (I recommend just covering the keybed with a large sheet) Issues with the internals should be taken back for potential warranty claims.

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