I am leaving the second he said 5000 he had me dying

If you are willing to wait - and I did for years - then the right piano will find you. I spent years looking in music shops. Then a year ago I saw a piano in an antique shop, tucked away in a dark corner. Lifting the lid revealed a C Bechstein. After playing a few notes I fell in love with the rich warm sound. She was in need of tuning. I knew she was the one, and her 109 year age has enriched her beauty. I have subsequently learned to tune the piano (and continue to learn!). Learning to maintain a piano is just as rewarding as learning to play, and for the inquisitive with a desire for a holistic appreciation of their instrument, I recommend one acquire these skills over time. Thank you for your very informative channel. Keep up the amazing work.

I worked for a Yamaha dealer many years ago and I concur with your recommendation. I'm still playing a high end Yamaha Clavinova I've had for over 20 years. Never had the space and the cash at the same time to feel like I could go for an acoustic. Still feel like my Clavinova was a great investment though!

This video helped me to buy my first real piano (I had a digital and upgraded to an upright). I watched this before heading to the store. Along with some other videos and this one was probably the most useful. One thing I learned. Pianos have personalities. It’s like buying a pet. When getting a kitten or a puppy you don’t just get the cheapest or the first one you find. You have to try them out, okay different ones. When I was shopping I tried lots of different ones. It must have been the 10th piano I played when I fell in love. Everything else, the keys were too mushy, too stiff, the sound was too flat, too tinny. But when I sat at my Kawai, it was like love at first sight. I felt like the piano was made for me, and I had found my long lost best friend. The tone was rich, deep and melodic, the keys were smooth. Thank you for your video. My new piano is due to be delivered tomorrow and I can not wait!!!

Played for over 10 years in recording studios on Yamaha pianos, the C3 and the C5, both from the early 1990s. These pianos are simply fantastic. I also love the Yamaha U2, upright piano. It's quite high and sounds similar to a grand. The latter sells used for under USD 5000. Just my 2C.

I had a Baldwin R early 90’s for a few years. Couldn’t stand the sound and bought a digital that I like a lot more.

I bought a brand new Kawai K-300 2 yrs ago. I love everything about it, except that I wish it was a Grand Piano, but that was quite a bit more expensive. I am not good enough to justify that anyway. But I like it all shiny and new inside and out.

Short and to the point, no need to look further, grat tips, fully agree

Nice video!! 5 years ago I bought an acoustic piano after using a keyboard for many years, and I love it:)) it’s by the brand miki, which was a daughter company of yamaha (I don’t think they are still producing these) from 1975. btw it’s built the same way as the Yamaha u3 .I got it at a local piano store and it was completely overhauled. It has a very nice sound and is just like a new piano but we got it for „only“ 5000€. I would recommend buying a used piano for anyone who is just playing for fun and not looking for anything super professional since they are just as good as new pianos if you buy them in trustworthy shops :))

Excellent advice. Essential video.

Great share. On my 6th weekly lesson today, it was then obvious I was at a disadvantage of using a digital piano to learn. For a couple of reasons, I could not control the shape of the music or individual notes. Convinced I need to at least practice on an acoustic, but may have to buy one - not much room in my house for one.

Hi jazer, thank you for this helpful video. I noticed that you said stay away from pianos with a bright sound. But Does this depend on the type genre I want to play? I love playing 1950s rock and roll on my digital piano with songs such as great balls of fire, Johnny b. Goode, etc. However I’m not sure if a softer sounding piano would sound best for that genre. I’m planning on performing these songs in the future so I want to find a piano that sounds best. Please let me know your thoughts and thank you.

I was thinking about a kawai GL 10, my teacher said it's a good choice and I am willing to get rid of my sofa to make space for it 😅 we'll see.. I hope I manage to buy it soon 😍

Thanks for the info and advice....but I have a Yamaha CVP 409 and quite happy with the piano sound and willing to acquire the new CVP 809. Could you tell me more advise?

Get a digital for a fraction of the price, with no tuning costs. Play that for five or more years while you save up for an acoustic. I have just upgraded from a £1,000 digital (c$1,250 USD) to a £6,000 acoustic (c$7,600 USD) but it has taken me over five years to save up for it. Good thing come to those who wait.

Thanks alot for the useful tips jazer, i still have another question though: in many forums people state, that learning good technique and playing advanced will make a grand piano a necessity. I am currently thinking about buying a nice, professional upright, since budget is not my main concern (i want to play this instrument ideally for the rest of my life, so i don't want to buy another one later, its a long-term-decision for me), but space is a main concern... so im kind of confused and unsure what to do. i liked the sound of the uprights, even more than the sound of the baby grands i tested. but being held back down the line when my skilllevel rises worries me a bit... if you could talk about this issue, i would much appretiate it, thank you.

Goo Morning Jazer: I am planning to upgrade my Kawai K15 to a YamahaU3, Yamaha YUS5 or Kawai k800. Please, could you advise which one is the best option. I am not a professional pianist, but I took piano’s lessons long time ago and I am trying to learn by myself and through your videos( which are very useful 😊). Thank you, Diana

Hi, here’s a question- Which one would you recommend and why? Bechstein Concert 8 or Steingraeber 130, or 138 or Bösendorfer 130 or Sauter 130.

top tip, great channel

Thank you. I have an old upright Yamaha (second hand) that I love but I’ll be moving back to Europe next year and I won’t be able to take it with me (from Japan, )can you imagine?). I am already thinking about what to buy when I move (the anxiety of having a lovely piano and leaving it behind…)So thanks for confirming my gut feeling about getting another Yamaha.

Hi I want to buy the roland rp 102 digital piano so do you think it is good do you have and suggestions Thank you

Hey man jazer,how can I know if we could change the sound from harsh to sweet with any option on the keyboard I’m going to buy.

May I know Yamaha JU109 can use for grade 8 (higher grade) ?

are you wearing blue blocking glasses? If so could you link them please.

We currently have a Baldwin piano in rough (not tunable) shape. A friend has offered us a 1960s Wurlitzer Spinet. Is the spinet worth it? Or should I go for a new (used) upright?

Hi Jazer, what do you think about the 'Royale' acoustic piano brand? like for model RS 21?

How much can you knock off the initial asking price at a piano store on a say 20 to 40k USD Yamaha or Kawai? What is the dealers margin usually?

Great video! Thanks. I happen to be in the market for a Grand to replace my upright. Would love to hear your opinion on Pianoteq 6 which is a software modeled piano program.

There are different sizes. 110,114,122 etc How to choose among these?

Thanks Jazer for your tips. My recent shoping experience teaches me lessions, avoid Chinese pianos. I found a 15 year old Kawai piano online with pretty good price, when I went to the owner's home for an audition, I found hammers were not even, they did not reture to their home positions. With the serial number, I found the piano was actually made in China.

I had a digital piano and my lessons were on a Yamaha grand piano. I loved the Yamaha. I now got a second hand European upright. Unfortunately my lessons are now on a cheap Yamaha upright and the sound is not that great.

I have an a acoustic piano (Baldwin) grand….but am waiting for a digital (Roland FP-60X) from Kraft Music….slow shipping…because I mainly want it for the organ sounds

Hi Jazer...its kingsburg a good choice ?

This is very helpful. I had a Yamaha C7F for 16 years until I moved and downsized my home. The C7F would not fit and I had to sell it.....with tears in my eyes. Went with a digital Yamaha and while it was fine for practicing and goofing around I missed my acoustic piano. Went and looked at Yamaha again because that's what I've always had, and was shocked that the 7 /1/2' concert grand like I had is now $80,000! I had paid $16,000 and it was new at the time. Anyway, decided to go with the more mellow sounding Kawaii Gx2 or GX3.......waiting for them to reach my local dealer then I will decide between the two. I also liked the innovative design of the carbon fiber action in the Kawai. I hope mine arrives by Christmas as I can't wait to start playing again on an acoustic instrument.

Have u heard anything about the Brodmann piano? I tried one today and it sounded pretty nice but can't find much info about it.

Hi Mr.Lee, I want to buy a new upright acoustic piano for 5-10K. I'm in my early 40s and started less than years ago to play piano. I intend to buy that piano for my next 40 years so I want to make sure I have the right thing. How am I suppose to check with my limited skill? I'm an early intermediate and can't test a piano to it's maximum potential with a Chopin piece. So far, the only thing that I can test is the break (the change were copper wires comes in). I play the chromatic scale at the 3rd octave and pay attention between D and F. I also check for the escapement by playing very softly. I don't care about high level features. A pig with lipstick is still a pig. There are to many piano retailer that talks about what the piano have and not what it does because it simply can't deliver. You can have double felt and sound boxy. You can have agraffe and have an awful break. I need simple exercice, tips that I can do to test a piano capacity. Thanks

I fell in love with my Yamaha 1990 - $7500 grade AAA Japan after 4 years on my Roland 140R - 10 months later fingers nolonger painful

Great to hear your tips, very useful. I have bought an acoustic piano of Apollo years ago, is this brand also recommended? One question about piano learning if I may, I have a daughter who has been learning to play piano for almost five years. This year she has been given the pieces with extremely wide ranges of level, eg from Primavera to Arabesque by Debussy. Not quite understand the philosophy behind. Is the method appropriate? Looking forward to your kind response.

is steinway good?

I used a hypodermic needle filled with vodka and fabric softener to the tip of the hammers with a little gentle sanding to transform the tone of a harsh piano to a warm sound.

ARIUS YDP-164R is it recommended?

Why bright voice are avoided? Just Yamaha and Kawai are knowing for brigthness. I have b-series Yamaha, bought as new. Price was around 4000 € (4500 USD). . it was too bright and hard sounded but piano tuner changed voice smoother, now its different piano.

how about albert saukel? in my country only cost 800 usd

Can you do a video about pricing so we are no ripped off?

I'm looking at the best store near me and, yes, there are $10.000 pianos as you mention but there are also brand new ones that cost 3.500 euros, which is close I believe to $5000, which you say is barely good enough for a used piano. So my question is, what can go wrong with a 3000 euro piano? What is it lacking that's worth the extra expense? Of note, I'm not a professional piano player and won't be playing in any concerts, but I do want to develop the best technique I can and train in music theory and harmony. So, for instance, I'm looking at specifics here. There's the Yamaha U1 at 9,222 euros, which I'm guessing is great and if you can afford it go ahead. But I'm looking at a Yamaha B1, at 3,586 euros. What's so bad about that? It's brand new, it has a 15 year guarantee, what am I missing out on?

Hello Jazer! Along my search into your videos, I can't help but ask which keyboard was that you were using? Would you recommend it and if so for a beginner or advanced player?

i bought a 64 key, bright tone, detroit made, $200 grinnel jr piano and am very happy with it. Honestly this video is for very serious pianists, of which i am not

Hey Jazer Lee, I really appreciate your work here. I am a beginner at piano. And, I would really be thankful if you could suggest me any good book that explains music theory properly which is available on Amazon!

How about a hybrid piano? Would u say its better than acoustics piano?

What is the music you played on the keyboard to demonstrate bright versus warm sound?

I would really appreciate your opinion about what keyboard to buy. Is there anything acceptable for 1500 dollars? Thanks for your videos, Jazer. They are really useful!

U1. Great piano. I love mine that I bought new for $12,000

How about the Steinway & sons ?

How much does that digital piano costs and what's the company name ?

I’d love to know if grand pianos are worth it? Sorry I’m advance if you have already done a video for this!

Where do you stay

What's the name of the song he is playing on the keyboard?

What is the song at the end?

Kawai K800..my near future buy..

Do you have a tour video of your piano?

What’s de most natural digital piano for about €1500. I was thinking about a roland FP30x. The presentation was perfect. But i’ve seen a amateur youtube, And that sound was terrible. So now i’m lost :-). I’m a beginner, and the goal is classical music. Kind regards

5,000? I wish! Can we get real here please? This is a great video in many ways but perhaps you can do a more budget friendly version please?

Here is a very important limiting factor in your choice of piano - the weight of the hammers. The hammers on a lot of new pianos are way too light. It's like plucking a guitar string with a feather - you can't get an acceptable dynamic range. This should not be confused with stiff action. Play a chord on the piano as softly as you can, and then very loud. Note carefully the contrast. The dynamic range should be the same as you can get on a high quality piano, or an electric guitar. Use that as your assessment of the hammer weight.

I bought a European second hand piano (made in Germany). The sound is sooo beautiful! I prefer it even over Japanese instruments. I tried several Yamaha uprights and I just don't like the sound as much as European made piano's

THANKS SO MUCH. NOW I'M GOING TO MAKE A GOOD CHOICE. :)

Isn't steinway and sons good too?

Silly question, where r u from Jajer? Tks

The european Pianos (made in Germany) are wonderfull, if got as second hand it may be affordable.

I'm going with a cue stick piano, since I like to play pool. Just kidding, great video.

Hey i got a question, i don’t have the money to buy a acoustic piano, but i already have a old piano which i played very long. Should i consider buying a digital piano like the yahama p125??

You forgot to mention Estonia grand piano 🎹 it’s beautiful

I saved up a hundred grand to buy a house but now that the cost of housing doubled I might just buy a grand piano and live under a bridge. I think I would be happier this way.

1st Stick With one brand if beginner pick Yamaha a simple brand 2nd pick the one that actully looks good and fits in your house 3st sticks with a 3000 to 5 grand budget 4th buy a one that sounds good and go to a shop and feel one but make sure it looks good too 5th buy it Acoustics I suggest for medium Yamaha U1 is they best acoustic piano that looks good and are good for a good budget and a ok player or buy a digital piano from yamaha

I think for some people just starting out, yamaha p-45 series are decent in price range, feel, sound and quality. Acoustics are really nicer though. I think some people are just shocked by the 5k USD. But that's for the people who are serious about this.

I got a new piano from best choices products with headphones and microphone.

You haven't mentioned any of the German/ Czech pianos! Pianos which are considered the best value. high-quality and warm raound soung: Seiler, Hoffman, Petrof, Sauter and of course STEINWAY!

Do you recommend digital piano (weighted) for beginners who would like to learn classical music?

Hi Jazer, what do you think of Yamaha clavinovas? Great tips thanks.

OMG thank you soooooooooooo much Jazer 💜💜💜💜💜☺️☺️☺️ and by the way you look like Justin from lankybox 💜

How much $ cost your piano bro?

Harsh/Bright versus Round/Soothing sounds are not the best explanation. You don’t want a harsh ,or too,soft a sound. On the opposite spectrums. Indicating mechanical ,or felt hammer. Quality ,or age issues. European brand pianos tend to be soothing, for classical tastes. As apposed to bright Japanese pianos, ie pop jazz etc. What ,you ,want is ,extreme control. Being able to play with the lightest touch. And, a long decay ,for hard touches, for what you are paying for. That is why ,you have the duplex scale, and large solid tapered soundboards. On the large grands…

I'd hire a piano tuner to come with me to buy a piano. They can probably tell if it has problems within minutes.

Will never get as good as an acoustic piano.... they said exactly the same thing about digital cameras compared to analog...... and guess what.......😉

Why Chinese brand not good?

02:35 modern pop music piano sound

remember to be realistic - you will need to put in a bit of work whatever method you decide on for learning to play piano I have spent months studying how to play piano and found a great website at TurboPianoSecret.com (google it if you're interested)

Hey Jazer, Someone here is selling a Fibich Petrof Upright piano which is affordable for me. What do you think about this brand? Please let me know. Thank you :)

Idk why but all kawai pianos sound "bright" to me. The type of tone you'd like to play "the entertainer" piece.

Wasn’t expecting a Yamaha salesman to have a British accent

Watching this when I already bought a refurbished Yamaha U3 😂

2:29 omg i hate that sound on piano 😫 it's very high pitch and old as well. now i know what to avoid!

I lost you at tip number 1

5000 $ bye

I lost right at the first tip

(get a steinway)

Yamaha pianos sound great. Yamaha motorcycles also sound great.

Tip 2: Avoid Yamaha & Go for Kawai or European made piano 😂 Tip 3: Go for Kawai if you can't afford EU Piano or Yamaha (if you want a harsh bright sound) but whatever you do Avoid Chinese Pianos (But what about Korean or Indonesian Samick)? 🤔

i bought a keyboard for €50,- from a neighbour and it works great for learning. you don t need 1000$ if you want to play piano

digital cannot match "responsiveness". dude what

Don't go with Chinese brands hahahaha, i agree lol