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Acquiring Instruments

Information is provided here for your convenience.  Links to sites with further information or with instruments listed for sale are included below the article.  No endorsement of any product or site is intended.
 

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You will need to have access to an instrument. When choosing a piano or keyboard, budget is often an important factor.

Almost all pianos have 88 keys, and have all of the preferred benefits and features. A local piano technician or piano tuner can provide valuable advice, and can often at times assist when considering purchasing a second-hand instrument.  When choosing an electronic keyboard, there are certain features to look for. The more features, the more the cost.

Use the following guidelines:
(in order of importance)
  • Minimum of 61 regular-sized keys
  • If affordable, an 88-key digital piano or keyboard would be ideal
  • A sustain pedal (not a sustain ‘button’)
  • Touch sensitive keys
  • Weighted keys

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Obviously there are numerous other features, many of which come as ‘standard’ on many of today’s modern instruments.  These, while potentially interesting and/or beneficial, are not a necessary part of a successful Simply Music experience.

If you do not have an instrument, and are unable to afford one, you may find that a friend, relative or neighbor who has an instrument, is often willing to allow you to practice on theirs. In addition, many churches and community service groups often have a piano that is somewhat accessible.

Local Source for Pianos

Dickerson's Piano Service - 84971 Hwy 339, Milton-Freewater, Wa 97862, (541) 938-7551 Lynetted@pacn.com

Information on Choosing a Piano

Piano Technician Guild's Tips on Buying a Piano

About Piano Types: Explains what is meant by terms such as "upright grand", "concert grand" and "spinet"

Ebay's Piano Buying Guide