August 25

Great Piano Classics


For piano. Piano Collections. Classic. Intermediate. Book. Published by Kevin Mayhew Publishers
List Price: 21.95
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Question by frodobaggins115: For piano teachers: Is a Grand Piano really necissary to own if I want to major in music?
I’ve heard that a grand piano is a must for those majoring in music, because an upright just doesn’t have the capabilities required to play certain pieces of music with the right technique. I was just curious what my fellow musicians thought of this. And please if you aren’t a musician, music major, or music teacher, don’t answer.

Best answer:

Answer by Monica K
I would consider checking out a full-size keyboard with weighted keys. My daughter just started piano lessons and we bought a Yamaha (YPG-625). We live in an apartment so of course a grand piano is out of the question. It takes up about just as much room as an upright. It’s a bit heavy but still portable. Plus, to help with the noise, she can either turn down the volume or wear headphones. (My husband was going to get a full-sized keyboard that was less but I insisted that we have the weighted keys. So when she plays piano at her lesson, there is really no difference as far as technique goes.)
When I was a music major, students had access to the piano labs. It should be a part of your tuition and you can sign up for regular practice times.
Unless you are actually majoring in piano, I don’t see why you would need a grand. If you are a piano major, you will definitely need 24/7 access so you can prepare for juries, exams, and recitals.
Hope this gives you some ideas…

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