How to Buy a Piano You'll Never Have to Tune

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Digital Piano

A piano is a beautiful instrument that can be enjoyed by the whole family. But one thing that can end up being a bit of a hassle is having to call a professional to tune your piano every several months. And not only that, but you have to pay every time the tuner comes. Fortunately, there is an alternative solution: the digital piano. Digital pianos are very affordable options, never have to be tuned, and can simulate a ‘real’ (acoustic) piano so well you can hardly tell the difference.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

The first thing you have to do to be on your way to owning a digital piano is to choose which kind of digital piano you’d like to buy. There are many different brands of digital pianos that all offer a variety of features. Choosing a brand to go with can be a little daunting at first, but reading product and brand reviews on websites that sell digital pianos will soon clear up any confusion. Several good websites that offer useful digital piano information and reviews are listed in the Resources section below.
Step 2

The next thing to do is to decide how much you want to spend for features. You can buy a simple digital piano that has 88 fully-weighted keys, a small display, and a few sound options for under $500. But if you want features like presets, different instrument sounds, rhythm options, recording options, and more, then you’ll have to spend a little more.
Step 3

Finally, you’ll have to choose accessories to go with your digital piano. Many pianos come with a stand built in, but some do not so you have to buy that separately. Also, you may have to purchase some kind of piano bench if you do not already have one. Finally, consider how you plan to run the sound: through the piano’s speakers, through your sound system, or through head phones (or a combination of all three) and ensure you have the necessary equipment.
Step 4

After you make your final decision and purchase your new digital piano, don’t worry about ever having to tune it!

Comments

teachertracy said

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on 3/4/2009 They just aren't the same as a grand...sigh! I'd rather pay for the tuning. I live in Boston and pay $100 twice a year. That's not bad at all. The only benefit I can see of having a digi is that you can play with earphones and not disturb anyone if you can only practice at midnight!

dlcass said

on 1/1/2009 A serious pianist should go to a music store and try out as many pianos as they can. That with all of your great tips will mean a smart piano purchase.

Devero said

on 12/30/2008 I love digi pianos.

01Bri-Guy said

on 12/16/2008 Great information. I am learing piano right now and this is the way I want to go when I buy one because then I can use it as a MIDI controller with protools.