What kind of piano is good for kids?

Acoustic piano It is full size, has weighted keys, and is the type used for examinations. Acoustic pianos produce the best tone and sound, are beautiful pieces of furniture, and create a statement of intent for you and the learner.

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Acoustic, electronic, or digital piano for children?

There are two different types of pianos to consider: acoustic and digital.

Acoustic piano

An acoustic piano is the classic style of piano favoured by most pianists. It is full size, has weighted keys, and is the type used for examinations. Acoustic pianos produce the best tone and sound, are beautiful pieces of furniture, and create a statement of intent for you and the learner. The very fact that it’s there in the room acts as a silent reminder to practice as it can’t be put away. The mechanism inside creates a great curiosity for most learners, but especially children. In order to experience the beautiful sound that they make to the utmost, you will have to service and tune the piano annually. We might be romantics, but there is a wonderful quality to a slightly out-of-tune piano. It’s as if you can experience aging and the passing of time in one moment. However, it’s not the best to practice on!

Digital piano

A digital keyboard/piano is one that recreates the sound of a real piano. They are often portable, can be used with headphones (meaning practice sessions don’t have to be endured by the entire household), and vary in price. The most important thing to consider with a digital piano is the keys. They can be semi-weighted (very light) or weighted (emulating a real piano action). Semi-weighted is often easier for very young children, but you may find that they struggle to transition to an acoustic piano later. A digital piano with weighted keys provides a good compromise. The sound quality can be quite similar to the acoustic piano. Generally, they are smaller than acoustic pianos (useful if space is an issue at home) and are kinder on the wallet too, if you are buying it new.

How much should I spend on a child’s first piano?

How much to spend depends on what your child’s musical goals are. If ABRSM exams are in the pipeline, we recommend investing in an acoustic piano as it will prepare them for exams and encourage practice. It may not be feasible to invest in an acoustic piano, particularly if it’s not clear whether or not your child will take to playing. It’s worth getting an age-appropriate instrument for your child – toddlers usually start with a basic keyboard with 25-35 keys, whereas children over 8 years old can usually handle a full-size piano. One option is to start with a keyboard or digital piano and move to an acoustic piano when the time is right.

5 great beginner pianos for kids

Here’s are our top 5 beginner digital pianos to get started with:

If you’re still unsure about which piano is best suited to your child, you could discuss options with your piano teacher. We quite often have a number of relatively cheap acoustic pianos (between £200-£1000), so give us a call and we’ll see what works for you. At PLUK, our teachers receive support and training to ensure they are well equipped to deliver an excellent standard of teaching on our children’s and beginner’s courses. We also offer lessons in person in Bristol, Brighton/Hove, and online. Get in touch with us to find out more.

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What grade is Bohemian Rhapsody guitar?

GUITAR - GRADE 8 | Rock & Pop | Trinity College London.

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In your Grade 8 exam you’ll play a set list of three songs. Two of these will be from our Grade 8 songbook, including a technical focus (TF) song which focuses on two specific technical skills which run throughout the song, so you can demonstrate these techniques seamlessly in your performance. Your other song can be from our Grade 8 songbook, or can be a song of your own choice, a song that you’ve written, or a cover version that you’ve arranged.

These songs are included in the Grade 8 Guitar songbook:

ESPERANZA SPALDING Good Lava JOE SATRIANI Always With Me, Always With Me (TF) OZZY OSBOURNE Crazy Train FRANK ZAPPA Peaches En Regalia STEELY DAN Reelin' In The Years GUNS N' ROSES Sweet Child O' Mine (TF) RUSH The Spirit Of Radio IRON MAIDEN The Trooper (TF)

THE SONGBOOK

The Grade 8 Guitar songbook includes everything you need for your exam, including sheet music for eight songs, along with performance hints and tips and background information for each song. It also contains a code that gives access to downloadable demo and backing tracks for each of the songs. Buy and download your resources here.

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY

For inspiration, have a listen to our Spotify playlist featuring the artist’s original versions of our Rock & Pop 2018 Guitar songs for Grades 6-8. If you don’t already have a Spotify account, it’s free to set one up. Follow us and our playlists to easily find them again.

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