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amother
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 Tue, Nov 03 2009, 6:01 pm
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My 6 year old dd started piano lessons. Her teacher wanted me to buy a piano, but I didn't think that was wise until I see she really likes it (and even then, it's a big investment). She wanted me to buy something with at least 5 octaves & full size, weighted keys. I really don't want to spend more than $200 & certainly wouldn't mind spending less. I don't want something junky though. Any ideas, oh musical people?
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Yocheved84
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Tue, Nov 03 2009, 7:26 pm
To have an authentic musical experience, you want to be able to have keys that are somewhat weighted (like a piano keyboard). While giving shading and tonality deviations to melodies is tougher on a keyboard, it is GREAT WAY TO START, especially for a child. And to boot, they come with plugs for headphones so nobody's ears will hurt when DS plays his scales over...and over...and over again.  A good suggestion is to start with the Yamaha P-70 or P-85. Your best bet is to go on Craig's List or a closeout sale. These can be very expensive, but these are good ways to start.
Also, ask the piano teacher if he wants the child to learn to play a pedal. If so, you can get a plug in one (for the keyboard) for 20 dollars.
Good luck!
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Yocheved84
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Tue, Nov 03 2009, 7:31 pm
PS Sorry--one more thing. There are outlet music stores. You can also RENT a keyboard. It might make sense to rent it for a couple of months to see if the child likes it. If he does, then you can go out and purchase the Yamaha P-70 or P-85. Also, can he practice the piano at a local school, after school hours and/or on Sundays? The local community colleges in my neighborhood allow this. This way, he gets the "authentic" experience but without the cost.
Ok, sorry for blabbing. Good luck!
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imasinger
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Tue, Nov 03 2009, 7:39 pm
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Check out Craigslist and the like. There are often people looking to give away pianos, and you can get good keyboards cheap once in a while in the musical instruments section.
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