A collection of piano stories from users of ukpianos.co.uk…
Hi Graham Howard,
I am still looking for a digital piano – I want something reasonable and as like a piano as possible. I went to Chappell of Bond Street and … Read more
Piano Information
Get information about new, used, old, antique, overstrung, underdamped, overdamped and straight strung pianos. Read some interesting piano facts and find out which pianos are voted the best for quality, brand, sound etc.
Information about tuning, polishing, cleaning your piano, and your piano's keys. How to move your piano, how much is your piano worth? where can I find a piano's serial number? what does this serial number mean?
Whatever you need to know, UK Pianos are compiling information for you.
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The Most Famous Piano Brands
Steinway
Bechstein
Bosendorfer
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Fazioli
Steingraber
Kemble
Petrof
Waldstein
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Schimmel
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Piano Valuations
Do you have an old piano that you want to sell but you are not sure how much it is worth? There are two things that you can do:
1) Check the ukpianos.co.uk market place to see if a similar piano has been listed or has been sold by someone else. You will be able to gauge roughly how much your piano's value is.
2) Go to the piano valuation section on UK pianos.
Fequently Asked Questions
This is a great section to find out information about all types of pianos and services. You will find that the most popular questions have already been asked before, read more
Piano Serial Numbers
We are currently compiling a list of serial numbers for most piano makes, see here
Piano Repairs and Polishing
Browse a list of Companies that offer piano repairing and French polishing services here.
Piano News
Piano Terms Terminology
Find all the latest piano terms here.
acoustic piano – the name that describes a piano with a soundboard and strings: upright, grand and baby grand pianos
baby grand piano – the smallest type of grand piano
boudoir grand piano … Read more
Maintaining Digital Pianos
“Can digital pianos survive in humid areas?”
Hi Graham
I have an important question to ask, this can affect my decision on buying one.
My flat is quite small and the only place I can place the piano is the… Read more
Piano Chords Questions
Question/ Hi Graham,
Do you happen to know of a good PC program that will teach me about chords
and maybe rhythm?
I bought one a few years ago, but it wasn’t much good
unfortunately.
Many Thanks, Gaz
Answer/ Hi … Read more
Piano Courses Questions
“Can you check out a website for me?”
Question/ Hi Graham. I’m progressing, however, not as quickly as I possibly should! I’m enjoying the experience and I will continue practicing. I signed up to Rocket Piano’s six free lessons, so … Read more
Piano Lesson Questions
“Web based course or local lessons?”
Question/ Are web based training courses suitable for a starter or would it be better to take lessons locally?
Answer/ Hi Terence
You might want to have a few lessons online before
paying for … Read more
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The Howard Score
Graham Howard – Author and Piano Advisor.
Email for piano advice: grahamhoward@ukpianos.co.uk
What is the Howard Score?
It is the industry standard rating system for digital pianos.
Every digital piano is evaluated for authenticity on the 13 aspects of … Read more