miffy Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 can anyone give me an idea how much it costs and how often a piano needs tuning? We have been talking about getting a piano all year, now OH and YS think we should get an electric piano, I'm not convinced. Your thoughts appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Mine is tuned every six months and has just gone up from £40 to £45. I love my piano dearly (am pants at playing it!) but sometimes think that an electric would be less hassle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I pay £50 quid every six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I havecan electric piano and I love it!! I would reccomend one! Xxxzxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 We bought an electric paino because with three children we thought at least they can wear headphones whilst practicing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 We have an electric piano too, it's fantastic you can pop the headphones on and play anytime without fear of upsetting the neighbours. They don't have to listen to my playing ( or LMW playing) which is probably just as well as I only started learning 6 months ago! It never needs tuning and takes up much less space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I have an old upright that is in desperate need of tuning and the going rate round here is a bit shy of £50. I much prefer the feel of the keys on a traditional piano, I suppose it depends on what sound you are wanting. How often you have it tuned depends on quite a few factors- whether it is moved, is it next to a radiator, is it played often? Sometimes pianos that are played every day need less tuning than a piano that is just left to languish in a corner (or so I've read!). Certainly I wouldn't be put off by the price of piano tuning - if you can get it tuned every 6 months then thats preferable, but if not, just get it tuned when you can't bear the off ness of the sound!!or if people are starting to complain about the noise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistachio Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Go for the one that you would love to play the most - because that is what it is all about. I would never get an electric one but if you like playing them then they have obvious advantages. When you have had an instrument for years - it's the enjoyment and how much you play it that counts - the tuning cost gets lost in the blur and you can stretch the timing a bit if you're strapped for cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassett Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I also pay around £50 for tuning. It should be done every 6months, but mine usually ends up being tuned every 2 years or so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 I have 2 pianos (both freebies). I can't afford both being tuned every 6 months, so they get done once a year. It costs £45 here. A word of caution. Sometimes (not always) people get rid of piano's free if you are willing to collect but it may be that the piano is past it and it is cheaper for them to give it away than to have it disposed of. Both my free pianos were from house moves. My first freebie is a lovely looking and a lovely piece of furniture in its own right. I got it home and had it tuned and was told it was about 90 years old and strung in a manner not made anymore, that it would never hold it's tune for long and need tuning very regularily. It turned out to be true but I don't mind as I'm only on grade 1 and will never be a concert pianist. My second freebie holds it's tune and is great but it has plastic bits inside and again this type isn't built anymore so I've been told to take care not to damage any parts as they are costly to replace (or irreplacable can't remember now). Don't let it put you off looking for freebies though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Thanks for your info. After much debate and 1 visit to the shop we have a digital piano arriving in the morning. we did get almost 20% off the list price, stool included and free delivery. christmas is now cancelled if it costs anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 My DD is doing a Music GCSE and keeps having the same discussion with her Music Teacher about the pros and cons of a real piano and electric piano. DD prefers a real piano (we have both) and her music teacher couldn't understand why........ DD took in this photo and then her teacher understood why :D I have to say I love the feel of a real piano and our one is the best thing (apart from our cube ) that I have ever ever ever bought :D The most important thing is to use and enjoy whatever you get and don't let it sit in a corner unloved and unplayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 wow thats brilliant !! I love it. The boys deceided on digital, the room is usually unheated except when log burner is lit, so major problems keeping it tuned. Also was advised by a neighbour that the ambient humidity here can cause havoc with older pianos. It will be much loved and much played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 this is the one we have bought http://www.rolandmusic.ro/hp-207e.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 We have a Yamaha YDP30S cost about £500 but its lovely and you can even get the matching stool for it. You can get it on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Wow I love that red/dark orange piano it's gorgeous! I didn't know they were available in those colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
