Buying A Piano: Things You Need To Know

There are some things to consider once you have decided to buy a piano. After all, playing great musical works by the likes of Artur Schnabel and Ludwig Beethoven requires a piano. For classical music lovers, the use of a piano in the performance of these art works is invaluable. The piano has been accredited with giving the violin support in great classical performances such as the Beethoven Sonatas, with music enthusiasts terming the sound by the instrument to be “buoyant, resistant to gravity and alive”.

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In this day, a piano is not just an instrument, it is a status symbol. They are a pricy asset and quite the contemporary decorative piece to have in your home. However, there is a lot to consider before taking that bold step to invest in a piano.

• The space for the piano: There is a variety of pianos available in the market today. Examples include the grand piano, which is a concert instrument. It is generally very big and requires a lot of room; even sometimes its own room. The spinet piano and the console pianos are in retrospect small and can easily fit in any room. It is however possible to acquire a smaller grand piano custom made to a convenient size, though at an extra cost to you of course.
• Cost of owning the piano: As stated earlier, pianos are quite expensive to acquire and consequently own. First and foremost pianos require special attention and care. For example, to move a piano, you have to enlist the services of a piano moving company. The piano, like any other specialized equipment, requires periodic checkups by a professional to ensure that it is well lubricated and that rust is kept at bay. The cost of enlisting such services varies depending on the kind of piano and frequency of its use.

• Environment: The piano should be kept in a place that is favorable for its survival, so to say. If you have children in the house, it is wise to lock up your piano because children tend to be attracted to the sounds produced by the piano and they may end up damaging the keys.

The piano should also be kept in a place where it is not subject to harsh weather conditions or frequent contact with water and dust.

Most people also prefer to have a sound proofed room for their piano for the sake of maintaining good relations with the neighbors as well as co-habitants.