Hello!

My 5 years old kid has been taking piano lessons for a few months and he seems to enjoy it.

I’m thinking of buying a piano for him so that he can practice at home. However, I don’t know much about pianos and I’m not sure what to buy.

I’m looking at digital pianos mostly since they look cheaper and I don’t have much space at home anyway. I did a bit of research on the internet and I understand I should be getting one with weighted keys. Beside that, I don’t know what brand or model to pick.

Do you have any piano recommendation for a kid who is just getting started?

Thanks!

  • Joakim@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The Casio PX series has received fairly good reviews. I didn’t much care for the older models, but the new (and very slim) PX-S1100 and the slightly older S1000 felt pretty nice. I think it would serve you well. One thing to keep in mind is that I don’t recommend the X shaped stands. They are cheap, but ultimately get in the way of learning to use the pedals as well as are really annoying when they get in the way of the legs.

    A new pianist can maybe get away without using a pedal for the first year, but it is an essential part of playing and depending on the teacher, it will be needed sooner than later.

    • poka@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Thanks a lot for the detailed answer. Well noted on the X shaped stand, I’ll get piano that comes with a proper frame. I think I’ll go down to that store over the weekend and try those Casio PX.

      • Joakim@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Just a quick note: There is a new Casio design piano (PX-S7000) that costs around 2500. I tried it today and to be frank, it doesn’t bring that much more to the table compared to the USD 500 PX-S1100, so I would not recommend it unless your have extra cash and design is something you value above all else. Good luck finding a good instrument!