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by JL123
24 Apr 2012, 10:27
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Re: Upright suitable for a beginner

Thanks - I actually had a look in the Bath branch yesterday as we were having a day out it helped us in terms of touch etc with both of us preferring the lighter touch. The Kawai's seemed a little bit more resistant, there were some mid late 80's U10 and U3 which didn't really grab us but the new P ...
by JL123
22 Apr 2012, 23:16
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Re: Upright suitable for a beginner

A quick update on this. We had a quick look and decided to put it on hold for a few months to see how the lessons progressed. The good news is that my daughter is now even more enthusiastic, progressing well in her lessons and it is now the time for us to seriously look to buy. I am very tempted to ...
by JL123
20 Feb 2011, 18:14
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Re: Upright suitable for a beginner

Thank you - I'll let you know how I get on :D
by JL123
20 Feb 2011, 16:02
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Re: Upright suitable for a beginner

Thanks once again - would you recommend a new piano rather than a second hand? It does seem to be a "safer" option for a novice. Completely agree on comments on tone etc - however I will appreciate it and am also keen to get back to some playing. Sorry if these seem noddy questions but it ...
by JL123
20 Feb 2011, 15:40
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Re: Upright suitable for a beginner

Thanks Colin. In terms of budget we would like to keep sub £3k and ideally less than this. We are in Gloucestershire and would like to have piano technician give any 2nd hand piano a thorough check first - any recommendations would be helpful. I realise the question is how long is a piece of string....
by JL123
20 Feb 2011, 14:48
Forum: Piano Advice
Topic: Upright Piano suitable for a beginner
Replies: 9
Views: 11417

Upright Piano suitable for a beginner

I am interested in purchasing a piano (new or second hand) that is suitable for myself (i learnt a little as a child and got to Grade 5 etc as a second instrument) and also for my daughter who is just starting to learn. Clearly I would like to get a good piano in terms of tone and feel and also one ...