Digital Piano Buying Guide
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If you’re looking for a Digital Piano, Look no further !
Quick !
Name a digital piano maker ....
Even most non-musicians will say Yamaha.
Yamaha builds only the highest quality World Class musical instruments. That's why Yamaha is the most recommended piano brand. Did you know that Yamaha is a MUSIC company that makes lots of products in other industries? The familiar logo that most people believe is a motorcycle wheel is actually a circle with tuning forks.
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Pianos are different because people are different. If everybody liked the same car there would only be one car manufacturer. This holds true for musical instruments. People have different attributes and so do pianos. That's why the Yamaha series of CLP, CVP, CSP and Arius Digital pianos are different from other digital pianos, even though they may look the same.
Which is the best piano for you and your family?
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Only you can answer that. But with some research and a little time spent at a friendly piano dealer you can quickly learn about the similarities and the differences, and how those things may influence your choice of a piano for your family.
So let's break it down. Musicians worldwide have always known that the two most important elements of choosing the right instruments are- How does it feel and how does it sound. Any website can present a specification sheet to point out the differences between the Yamaha CLP, CVP, CSP or Arius digital pianos and tell you what to look for, but that is only the place to start as you explorer the touch and feel and energy created by the piano.
And now there is a third consideration- What Technology Can I Use?
Yamaha has always led in the use of technology in their pianos. Yamaha pianos allow you to interface and interact with your piano in many ways. Use an I-pod, I-phone, or an Android to control features. Download real-time sheet music and play along not just with any band but with the actual artist and recordings. Now you can be the pianist for Billy Joel, or even John Lennon. Use your existing I-tunes favorites to get started. Play a song on your piano and publish it immediately using your phone or tablet.
Whether a you are a professional, a student, or even a non-player, everyone can feel the difference in the touch, and hear the differences in tone between different digital pianos. The difference may be subtle or obvious but it is real. Actually, experiencing the piano for yourself is a critical part of the buying process. The only way to narrow down your choices will be to actually listen to the piano, and feel the touch and responsiveness of the piano's action.
Sometimes you will have to visit different dealerships to do this, and sometimes the pianos you are comparing may be side-by-side in the same dealership. The sales person at the dealership can be a great resource for information, but in the end, the decision will usually be based upon the one you like the looks of, the one that fits your budget, the one that offers you the most value for your money, and the one that has the most advanced. technology.
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What Are the 4 Main Comparisons between Yamaha and other digital pianos?
1. Yamaha makes acoustic and digital pianos in their own factories. Other brands of digital pianos may be made by technology sub-contractors who are not in the music business at all.
2. The touch and fee of a piano is called the "action". Yamaha acoustic pianos use the traditional all wood action. In digital pianos, Yamaha uses real wood keys as well as various cutting-edge key actions that can accurately emulate an acoustic piano. Yamaha actions feel like an acoustic piano when others don't. No description or video on the web can create that "ah-ha" moment when you feel it yourself as you depress the key and hear that wonderful sound.
3. Yamaha is typically more competitive with their pricing when you compare similar digital pianos based upon quality, features, style, technology, and finish.
4. Yamaha offers the widest range of technology. Their alliance with the worlds largest music publishers, offers the Yamaha Piano owner the largest library of titles and apps.
Still confused? What's your next move?
Your have to EXPERIENCE the pianos yourself.
Let's be honest. An acoustic or digital piano is not something anyone should consider buying online. Digital pianos are large, heavy, require skilled technicians to assemble and properly program. You are making an investment that will last decades if not a lifetime. How can you do that by reading specifications in the internet, ordering online, and setting it up with a YouTube video to help you?
Certainly we all know that the internet is a good place to start to to gather information, but in most cases it should not be the place where the sale is made. You need to do your research and start to determine what series of digital piano may be best for your family's needs. Then talk to your trusted piano dealer, and some local teachers. Watch TV and videos and see what piano is being used in concerts, churches, schools and universities. Then set asides a few hours to visit a piano dealer and touch and hear the pianos for yourself and your family. You will be surprised how much you will learn. But a visit to a dealer like Naperville Music to touch, feel and hear, is a must. Be sure to bring the kids, the pianist, and even some our your favorite music! If you have a piano teacher, bring them !
To help you sort out your options we have a free tool to help you narrow down your piano choices. Click the piano finder button below and answer a few questions. It is fun, and easy and it is FREE. No login is needed. Give it a try, what do you have to lose?
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We would be happy to assist you in your journey toward purchasing a piano for your family. Please feel free to reach out to us any time. Our crews deliver in the tri-sate area.
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About the authors
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Naperville Music has been in Naperville, IL, since 1974, we are Chicago's oldest and most respected Yamaha Acoustic and Yamaha Digital Piano dealer and we are proud to be a second generation family business.
Every piano Naperville Music sells is delivered to your home by our delivery crew, regardless of the distance. We do not use common carriers like Fedex, UPS, or other freight carriers who have no clue about how to transport a piano. Our team is 100% responsible for your piano and your satisfaction - we do not sub-it-out. When it is delivered and set up, we show you how to operate it, and confirm that everything is as it should be so that your family can immediately begin to enjoy your new piano without any delay.
Naperville Music is an independent, family owned full line music store that carries guitars, drums, amplifiers, music books, band instruments, sound equipment, software and all general music accessories. For over 50 years we have provided hundreds of thousands of private lessons to student musicians, and have provided tens of thousands of band and orchestra rentals to the satisfied parents in our local school districts, and have been a respected source for professional and student musicians.
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If you have any questions, we are here to help. You can contact us by email , live-text chat, or phone.
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