Choosing the Right Beginning Piano

When you decide to start learning piano, it is important to choose the right beginning piano for your home. First and foremost, you need to learn about the different types of pianos to ensure you can choose the ideal piano to meet your needs. Most likely, you won’t be buying a top-of-the-line piano when you are first starting. Understanding the different pianos available will help you to make the right choice to fit your budget, your space, and your needs. Our experienced team at Ogden Piano Gallery is knowledgeable and capable of helping you choose the perfect beginning piano.

Different Types of Piano

When you are choosing a new piano, the best first step is to ensure that you understand the different varieties of piano that are available. Pianos generally come in two different categories- acoustic pianos and digital pianos. These categories can then be broken down into even further categories to ensure you can find the right piano to meet your needs. It is important to remember that pianos aren’t generally one size fits all and your own preferences will need to be considered when you are choosing the right beginning piano.  

Acoustic Pianos

Acoustic pianos are likely the kind of piano that you picture when you consider pianos in general. These pianos have incredibly beautiful sound and rely on the string, key, and hammer mechanism of the piano. Acoustic pianos can be upright, grand, or even baby grand.

Upright

Upright pianos are often referred to as “vertical” pianos. These pianos are the ones that are more compact and tend to fit more easily into tighter spaces. Many people opt for upright pianos when they first start to learn the piano, rather than larger varieties.

Grand

Grand pianos are the kind of piano that is most often used for concert hall performances. These pianos have a gorgeous sound and often maintain much better responsiveness. However, they also tend to be much more expensive than upright varieties. For this reason, most people wait until they are certain that they want to continue to play the piano before investing in a grand piano.

Baby Grand

Baby grand pianos are often a great compromise between grand pianos and upright pianos. When you decide on a baby grand piano, you will often be able to find a piano with a great sound that is able to fit within your limited space. If you are having difficulty deciding between an upright piano or a grand piano, a baby grand piano might be the right choice for you.

Digital Pianos

Digital pianos are another common variety of piano. These pianos are often designed to emulate the sound and feel of an acoustic piano, though they tend to be somewhat less expensive. For example, digital pianos often have weighted keys to simulate the feel of playing a traditional piano. However, there is a difference between digital pianos and less expensive electronic keyboards. When you decide between a digital piano and an electronic keyboard, you will often want to work with our expert team to ensure that your specific needs can be met.

Sound Quality

In general, deciding on your priorities will help you to identify the ideal beginning piano to meet your needs. For example, if sound quality is your highest priority, you will likely want to opt for an acoustic piano. If you really want to maximize your sound quality, a grand piano may be the best choice.

Budget Friendly

If you have a specific budget to stay under, a digital piano may be the right choice to meet your needs. In addition, digital pianos also often have a headphone jack, so that you can practice your piano playing without bothering anyone around you. In addition, digital pianos tend to be more compact, which helps to ensure you can place them in the location you want.

Trying to choose the right piano can feel like an overwhelming occurrence. When you work with our experts at Ogden Piano Gallery, you can be confident that you will find the perfect piano to meet all of your specific needs. For more information about choosing the right beginning piano, contact our experts at Ogden Piano Gallery today!