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"Saves Hours of
Research"
An essential read for anybody buying a digital
piano, no matter what their budget. It covers all the bases and saves hours of research and
potentially a lot of wasted money and disappointment.
Michael Newman
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Here's what you're going to get:
1) How To Understand Confusing Terminology
('Piano Geek Speak')
You're going to discover what the following terms
mean:
(a) Weighted keys - [page 4]
(b) Touch sensitive keys - [page 7]
(c) Graded hammer action - [page 9]
(d) Mechanism with escapement -[page 10]
(e) Key weight control - [page 11]
(f) GHS/GH/GH3 key touch - [page 11]
(g) Keyboard split - [page 12]
(h) Polyphony - [page 12]
(i) Midi IN/OUT (USB) - [page 13]
(j) Aux IN/OUT - [page 13]
(k) Record facility - [page 13]
(l) Built-in metronome - [page 14]
(m) Speaker wattage - [page 14]
(n) Transpose - [page 15]
(o) Reverb - [page 15]
(p) Dual voice - [page 15]
(q) String resonance - [page 15]
(r) Key off samples - [page 16]
(s) Brilliance - [page 17]
(t) Scale tuning - [page 17]
(u) Display screen - [page 17]
(v) Soundboards - [page 18]
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"I'm amazed by the content
and can't believe it's free!"
Hi Graham, I had no trouble downloading your book.
I'm amazed and impressed by the content and can't believe some one is providing this information
free! I feel indebted to you. Thank you very much! I will be contacting you again
soon.
Yours sincerely, Leon Carter,
Solihull
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2) Common Digital Piano Questions
(a) Are wooden keys better than plastic keys? - [page 18]
(b) Which polyphony do I need: 32, 64, 96 or 128? - [page 19]
(c) How much speaker wattage do I need? - [page 20]
(d) What's the difference between digital and
stage pianos? - [page 20]
(e) Where's the best and worst places in my
home to put a digital piano? - [page 22]
(f) How do I protect my piano from drink
spills, dust, and cup stains? - [page 23]
(g) Are wooden mechanisms in digital
pianos a good
thing, or could they be a risky purchase? - [page 25]
(h) Are warranties transferable on digital pianos? – [page 26]
3) The Disadvantages Of Buying A Second hand
Digital Piano Versus A New One
4) 6 Simple Tests You Can Do In A Piano Store
Before Making Your Decision. DON'T BUY
If The Digital Piano Doesn't Pass All 6!
a) Stand at a distance and get someone to play - [page 29]
b) Turn the volume off, or right down. Are
the keys noisy/clicky? - [page 29]
c) Do the keys move a lot from side to side? - [page 30]
d) Are the keys touch sensitive? - [page 30]
e) How much resistance (weight) do you feel
on the keys? - [page 31]
f) How long does the sound sustain? - [page 32]
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"Many thanks for your
help"
Many thanks for your help in steering me through a
confusing process for a non-piano playing parent, who is trying to get the right piano for her son
and budget!
Kind Regards, Janice Briggs, Kent
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5) The Top Digital Piano Brands. Scored On:
(a) Selection (top 5 brands) - [page 34]
(b) Reliability (top 10 brands) - [page 38]
(c) Warranty (top 5 brands) - [page 40]
(d) Long term popularity (top 5 brands) - [page 43]
(e) Recent popularity (top 5 brands) - [page 45]
(f) Overall result (top 15 brands) - [page 45]
6) Which Are The Best Digital Pianos?
(a) The top ten list. Rated on: touch, sound,
design, build quality, reliability, resale
value, popularity, and value for money - [page 46]
(b) The top ten list in three categories: the best
under £500; the best from £500 to £1000;
and the best over £1,000 - [page 53]
7) Should You Buy Online Or In A Physical Store?
(a) The advantages and disadvantages of both - [page 56]
(b) A list of trusted online, and offline stores -
(website and contact details included) - [page 58]
(c) 2 simple ways to find out if a store is
legitimate - [page 64]
(d) How to GUARANTEE your money is safe when
you buy online - even if the store goes bust! - [page 65]
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"It's really informative
especially for parents like us sourcing piano for kids yet can't play it
ourselves"
Hi Graham,
I read the whole book. It's really informative
especially for parents like us sourcing piano for kids yet can't play it ourselves. Now at least we
know what to look for. Do keep up your good work and I believe your advises have helped many like
us.
Tks & Best rgds Janet Young, Elstree,
Herts.
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"Your help was unbiased
and constructive"
Graham,
Thank you for your help. Your book is great and based
on your
recommendations we purchased a Yamaha CLP 320 from our local store. It has just arrived and we look
forward to years of playing.
Thank you again for your help. Your help was unbiased
and constructive.
Regards, Michael Beneworth, Cambridge, UK
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"I couldn't have found out all this information in ten years
elsewhere!"
Dear Mr Howard,
Thank you for producing this digital piano buying guide! I couldn't have found out all this in ten
years elsewhere!
Nigel
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"Your
guide helped immensely with the technical jargon, Your comments about buying online and your list of trusted stores
were useful"
Hi Graham
Many thanks for your incredibly helpful guide. I found it very reassuring, like a child being held
by the hand to give it the confidence it needs to go forward in the world.
It helped immensely with the technical jargon, and the
listings gave me confidence with choosing Yamaha.
Your comments about buying online and especially your
list of trusted stores were useful and persuaded me to buy online.
Thank you, Robert
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"Without your information
I may well have just bought a cheap piano that I would have been disappointed
with"
Hi Graham,
Without your information I may well have
just bought a cheap piano that I would have been disappointed with. I have ordered a Yamaha CLP320. I would have liked the 330 but for my needs the extra cost was just too much.
Regards
Mary
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"It's so refreshing to have unbiased un-salesman
like information"
Dear Graham,
Thank you for your e-mail. I'm so glad I
came across your book, it was an immense help!
I've actually just ordered the Roland RP201 from Thomann.
I don't have any questions as yet - but if
I do I know where to come!
Thanks for being so open with the advice
given on your website - it's so refreshing to have unbiased un-salesman like
information.
Kind Regards, Claire Miller,
Andover
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"Graham, you saved me
£1,150 !!!"
I bought the Yamaha CP33 stage piano, for £749. Thanks
to your advice booklet I saved myself from making a very expensive mistake ! I was going to buy
another Yamaha piano for £1,900 then realised I didnt need 300 sounds and hard disc recording
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Vera
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"Your genuine and impartial
comparison of the instruments is second to none"
Graham, I cannot thank you enough, the information
received and the genuine and impartial comparison of the instruments is second to none, I would
gladly and whole heartedly recommend your guidance to anyone considering buying a digital
piano.
Kind regards
Mark (A very happy budding pianist)
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"An excellent intro to
the confusing and complex world of digital pianos"
First of all just to say your passion for pianos really
shines
through! 7 things you should
know... is an excellent intro to
navigating the confusing and complex world of digital pianos.
Jim
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"I now feel that I can talk the talk"
Hi Graham,
Thanks for your book - it is packed full of useful information and I have found it amazingly
useful. I now feel that I can talk the talk in a piano shop - if only I could play the notes as
well!
Louise
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