I happen to have an upright piano from around 1900 which is pretty amazing. My parents paid $1,500 for it at the time, which was no small amount, and I had, indeed, had to wait eight years for it. Had started with violin in fourth grade, as my parents could not afford a piano.
Fast-forward to my first year in university and my nice gift. I left home soon afterwards, but I was able to use piano rooms and take lessons here and there (once I even rented an upright piano), and so I continued to play the piano for a while after I had started.
Nowadays I can’t play the violin at all, but I can still play some piano. But my wonderful piano has become a piece of furniture in my parents’ apartments, because, even when I’m there, I don’t have the right mood to play piano. I love my parents but they’re more weary than I am, and, besides, few people will put up with someone trying to teach herself a piece, and so, knowing that, I try not to impose.
So, to make this short, I’ve been thinking what to do about playing the piano, because I really miss it. I thought of insulating my apartment, but it would be too costly. Also, carrying a piano up and down the stairs is something you don’t want to do too often. For one, it’s extremely heavy.
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You're welcome, Derdriu!
Mira, Thank you for the link to Yamaha's silent piano.
Hi Derdriu, also look at silent pianos. "Silent piano" is actually a trademark from Yamaha. Here's some info: http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musica...
Mira, Upright pianos add atmosphere to any room where they are located, even when they're shrouded by a dust cover. I grew up with an old upright piano in our home. When my mother moved back to her home state, she donated that piano and replaced it with a Yamaha upright, which was a beautiful piano, both in appearance and in musical quality.
Me, too, I feel that learning to play a musical instrument "gives you such a feeling of well-being."
I've been thinking about digital pianos for a while now, so I appreciate the information you've provided here.
Yes, the digital world is quite amazing. I can't wait till I can get such a piano :) They cost much more in Romania, though. Electronics always do.
I have always admired people who could play piano. Old movies have beautiful sets, loved those vintage pianos. But it is time to move on to the digital world and a digital piano can be one of the best gift for a music lover.
Hi Treathyl, I agree!:)
Oh, that's so wonderful to hear, ologsinquito!
Hi, Tolovaj! It's never too late to learn to play a musical instrument, and it changes you so much. I haven't figured out what it is but it gives you such a feeling of well-being.
One of best things in our fast paced life is opportunity to get better and better hardware for less and less money. Digital pianos are among these pieces. If anybody is thinking to give me a Christmas present, he/she should know I always dreamed about learning to play a piano...