AroundAgain wrote:Hi folks
May I, firstly, say 'hello'. This is my first post here. I have recently started piano lessons again, 50yrs on from having got to Grade 3 as a child, so a lot of re-learning to do, having only a little (5 octave, very light touch) Casio keyboard at the moment!
May I ask Paddy what he liked about the YDP161, as opposed to other specs. I am thinking of buying a digital piano, and that is one of the models I have on my list. How does it compare to an acoustic piano etc?
Then, a query to all, what makes/models of digital pianos have you experience with; what do you like/dislike; any tips of what I should be looking for? Yes, I would have loved a good acoustic piano. In fact, only 2 yrs ago, sold my parents lovely Bechstein upright but I wasn't even dreaming of playing again then. However, have to think of adjoining neighbours, hence a digital piano is the solution, I think.
Perhaps I should stick with the Casio for a while longer but I am concerned that I would be better learning on a 'better' instrument.
All help and advice welcomed. Thanks to all
Hey!
Basically, I had a 66 note keyboard, it was relatively cheap that I was given some years ago, and had no piano action. My choices were, try and learn on that, or, get a better, but still cheap, digital piano (I had no idea about digital pianos before this).
I think if I continued with the keyboard, I'd lose motivation quickly and pick up bad habits, as the touch is so light, and it sounds pretty poor. Added into that, my piano lessons are on a grand piano, so it's a huge jump between a grand and a keyboard.
So, I began my research for a digital piano. - I'm at university so needed something to go in my room, that wasn't TOO difficult to get back home at vacation periods. Immediately I decided on Yamaha, quite simply because they have the best sound and action (in my opinion) and, if I didn't narrow the brand down immediately, I'd be overwhelmed with all the different types.
I originally went for the P95, it ticked all the boxes, and, for a student, wasn't too expensive. My budget was £500, which I assumed would get me pretty far.
However, after some issues getting a P95 to me, during this time I looked further into the GHS (Graded Hammer Standard), as my top priority was the touch. Eventually, I found the YDP161 had everything I needed, was much better sounding, and most importantly, the touch was far superior. (It also looks stunning on its stand)
Even though it was £250 more than my original budget, I felt that for the extra, I'd get a piano that I wouldn't outgrow for a long time, and, I'd enjoy practicing on it more.
Hope that helps!
I think maybe it's easier to pick up and remember stuff as a kid, but as adult, I think maybe you can apply yourself a bit better, and some things are perhaps more 'logical' when you are an adult, if you see what I mean. It's certainly different relationship with my teacher, as she is a church friend too, and I am older than her. Fortunately, she is very encouraging but will correct me when I'm doing wrong - she has a good balance. Yes, loving it!!!
