wah...tink way out of budget....am looking at $3k - $4k.. Actually if can use up to Grade 5 should quite safe liao....also dunno whether my gal can actually go so far or not....If you want Yamaha & is willing to pay, try U3 - the made in Japan model. A brand new piano is approx. $10k. The other model you can consider is U1 - made in Jap model, slightly cheaper at $8k+. These are the exam models used for the ABRSM exams.
However, pls note that these 2 models are good up to Grade 8 only. If you want an even better piano, then better to get a good European brand.
Thanks...let me check it out...hopefully it'll be cheaper...must it be a yamaha? =)
cause i think kemble is a good brand (made in england)
Those prices I quoted are brand new. If you still want Yamaha at $3-$4k range, check out 2nd hand dealers. If you are interested, check out Shelley's Piano & Service. I heard good reviews abt him from forums.wah...tink way out of budget....am looking at $3k - $4k.. Actually if can use up to Grade 5 should quite safe ....also dont know whether my gal can actually go so far or not....
Is there any other cheaper brands but good for ABRSM exams??
My gal was also playing on Keybroad but was told to get piano so that she can get use the the depth of the key on the piano. Keyboard is good for beginner whom not sure whether kid will continue the course. Check with the teacher, they will be be to tell you whether is time to invest in a piano.Wahh... piano so EX ahh.... can use keyboard anot?
The grading exams applies to piano only ahhh?
Sorry I NOOB... cos' my dear daughter just playing on the keyboard only
Wah, she gave you so many options!Just order U1, my gal teacher told me can use till dip ley. Anyway Yahama sales is coming on 17 - 18 April @ suntec. You can do pre-ordering for the model you need. The following are the models that the teacher recommend:
JU109 PE @ $3290 - Gd6
JX113T PE @ $4800 - good 8
U1J PE @ $5800 - Dip (Indonesia made)
U1 PE @ $8500 - Dip
Hope the above help.
OIC... dd learning at Seimpi... I heard can skip grade1 right? 4 yrs old... supposed to do those 1-1 training soon...Like my daughter, when we 1st switched to piano, she was banging the keys too much cos keyboard can't really tell. Gotta correct n correct her.
The exam consist of 2 parts - theory n practical. The practical portion is played in front of the examiner in a room and dont know if it's mostly held at Yamaha cos always see U1.
Wahhh... all looks foreign to me... gotta do some research liaooo...Just order U1, my gal teacher told me can use till dip ley. Anyway Yahama sales is coming on 17 - 18 April @ suntec. You can do pre-ordering for the model you need. The following are the models that the teacher recommend:
JU109 PE @ $3290 - Gd6
JX113T PE @ $4800 - good 8
U1J PE @ $5800 - Dip (Indonesia made)
U1 PE @ $8500 - Dip
Hope the above help.
5yo. She started JMC at Yamaha after turning 4yo. We got a keyboard for her initially. I find that at 4yo, her hands weren't big & strong enough to play on piano. After she turned 5yo, her JMC teacher gave the option of playing on electone or piano when doing mini concerts in class so we switched to piano then. But she only started 1-1 lessons recently.OIC... dear daughter learning at Seimpi... I heard can skip grade1 right? 4 yrs old... supposed to do those 1-1 training soon...
How old was your gal when she switched to piano?
Wahhh... all looks foreign to me... gotta do some research liaooo...
No place to put a piano at home.... *faint*
Which centre is that? Can let me know? Wah, your gal must be very gd in music, that's why!She is quite a caring teacher. Actually she had been asking me to get a piano when my gal was 3plus. But I want to confirm her interest before investment. Maybe she want me to at least get a decent piano for my gal. Hahaha. I understand from the centre, she also dont normally offer to convert her student to be individual train by her, but she did it for my gal. I guess my gal must be charmed her...heehee
5yo. She started JMC at Yamaha after turning 4yo. We got a keyboard for her initially. I find that at 4yo, her hands weren't big & strong enough to play on piano. After she turned 5yo, her JMC teacher gave the option of playing on electone or piano when doing mini concerts in class so we switched to piano then. But she only started 1-1 lessons recently.
I dont know lehh, Yamaha very strict about students' age, only can start keyboard after 4yo. Prior to that, it's mostly music appreciation.
Ya, can skip Grade 1.
1 reason we didn't enrol with Yamaha, cos' they dun have classes for younger toddlers.5yo. She started JMC at Yamaha after turning 4yo. We got a keyboard for her initially. I find that at 4yo, her hands weren't big & strong enough to play on piano. After she turned 5yo, her JMC teacher gave the option of playing on electone or piano when doing mini concerts in class so we switched to piano then. But she only started 1-1 lessons recently.
I dont know lehh, Yamaha very strict about students' age, only can start keyboard after 4yo. Prior to that, it's mostly music appreciation.
Ya, can skip Grade 1.
It depends on what your expectations are and how ready the child is. Readiness is assessed by the teacher. I've got friends whose kids take the Grade 1 exam in the 2nd year aft they start 1-1, also those who took only after 3 years.My gal is not with Yamaha and she's also learning on the keyboard on 1-1 basis now. Looks like JU109 is the most affordable choice. Actually how long does it take before they start to take grade 1 exams? Heard its about 2 years...
8 yrs or more, depends on teacher. If she feels child is ready to take exam, then sign up. wahhahaahaa, me stop at Grade 2 when I was a kid, so more than 20 years later still haven't complete. One of my friend's rationale for making her kids take piano class? So that next time they have a sideline to fall back on if don't do well academically. She said piano teacher can earn alot of $$.1 reason we didn't enrol with Yamaha, cos' they dont have classes for younger toddlers.
I think 5 years old is a good age to play the piano n start the grading thingy... dont want to pressure dear daughter into it... hoping to build up her interest 1st. Wifey scared later buy piano liaoo then dear daughter dont want to learn... *faint*.
I think most parents will "force" the kids to continue with the grading exams cos' of the piano investment.... grade 8.... 8 years to complete??? No joke...
My gal had been attending Yahama music course since 3yrs old. She start from Music Wonderland and now in YJC. Both course in Sengkang.Which centre is that? Can let me know? Wah, your gal must be very good in music, that's why!