Suggestions For 7 YO Granddaughters First Keyboard

[chef larry]

Granddaughter wants to learn how to play the piano and we want to get her a keyboard to practice on. Don't know anything about them and would like to get her a good one to start on but not break the bank if this is just a short term thing. Thanks for any and all suggestions.

 

[femurphy77]

Go for the gold grandpa! They ship for free!

https://steinwaygrand.com/products/...gfAmt_sOfWvirE7h1PxfLP6HX_H-iXkQaAi7fEALw_wcB

2018 Steinway Model B Spirio Grand Piano | Los Angeles |

Regular price $92,500.00

• Make: Steinway Grand Piano
• Model: B
• Year: 2018
• Size: 6' 11" (211 cm)
• Finish: High Gloss Ebony
• Price: $92,500
• Style: Steinway Classic Grand Piano
• Status: Purchased new for over $150,000, we are selling for a fraction of that price. This is a brand new Steinway Model B Spirio piano with a full lyrical ringing tone. It is capable of both chordal sections or intricate passageworks.
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• The piano is part of Park Avenue Pianos Premier Steinway Piano Collection
• Free National Shipping | White Glove Steinway Piano Movers | International Shipping Available

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[chef larry]

Go for the gold grandpa! They ship for free!

https://steinwaygrand.com/products/...gfAmt_sOfWvirE7h1PxfLP6HX_H-iXkQaAi7fEALw_wcB

2018 Steinway Model B Spirio Grand Piano | Los Angeles |

Regular price $92,500.00

• Make: Steinway Grand Piano
• Model: B
• Year: 2018
• Size: 6' 11" (211 cm)
• Finish: High Gloss Ebony
• Price: $92,500
• Style: Steinway Classic Grand Piano
• Status: Purchased new for over $150,000, we are selling for a fraction of that price. This is a brand new Steinway Model B Spirio piano with a full lyrical ringing tone. It is capable of both chordal sections or intricate passageworks.
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• The piano is part of Park Avenue Pianos Premier Steinway Piano Collection
• Free National Shipping | White Glove Steinway Piano Movers | International Shipping Available

Text Us:
E-mail Us:	info@parkavenuepianos.com
Call Us (24/7):	+1 (800) 463-8120

This will break the bank and the wife would kill me at least twice.

 

[chenowethpm]

If I may, if she’s really serious, see if you can find a used one with weighted keys. IMO and I do play the piano, weighted keys make a huge difference when learning. They feel like a piano and react to how hard you press them. Also make sure whatever you get has a output for headphones, I always liked to play late at night and it wouldn’t wake everyone up playing as loud/hard as you want.

 

[Rookie]

Lol, I came here to suggest headphone adapter, but somebody beat me.

 

[chef larry]

Lol, I came here to suggest headphone adapter, but somebody beat me.

I thought the grandparent rule was to get the loudest most annoying toys or things for the parents to enjoy.

 

[chef larry]

If I may, if she’s really serious, see if you can find a used one with weighted keys. IMO and I do play the piano, weighted keys make a huge difference when learning. They feel like a piano and react to how hard you press them. Also make sure whatever you get has a output for headphones, I always liked to play late at night and it wouldn’t wake everyone up playing as loud/hard as you want.

Thanks.

 

[1911ly]

Playing music can be a great thing for kids. My daughter was middle of the road on grades. She got in to music and had to carry a good great to play and stay in band. She excelled after that. She plays Flute, Saxophone and Piccolo. It is awesome you are encouraging her. Way to go grandpa and grandma!

 

[femurphy77]

I thought the grandparent rule was to get the loudest most annoying toys or things for the parents to enjoy.

I always used this method in choosing toys for my former bro-in-laws kids. Noisy, lots of small parts, etc always made the top of the "buy" list!

 

[obijohn]

If I may, if she’s really serious, see if you can find a used one with weighted keys. IMO and I do play the piano, weighted keys make a huge difference when learning. They feel like a piano and react to how hard you press them. Also make sure whatever you get has a output for headphones, I always liked to play late at night and it wouldn’t wake everyone up playing as loud/hard as you want.

This is important. Whatever keyboard you get, make sure is has a true piano action. Used uprights are all over, cheap or free for the taking. Get a used upright, spend some money on tuning.

 

[Sigblitz]

Lol, I came here to suggest headphone adapter, but somebody beat me.

OMG! Are you OK?