Re: Digital Piano Advice
Is your wife's purpose just for leisure? If it is, digital pianos are definitely the way to go with its advantages of portability, space saving and the convenience of playing it at any hour of the day. The technology of digital pianos has made some impressive strides in the last couple of years. Yamaha bangs (excuse the pun) on a feature their digital pianos have, called the graded hammer effect which means that the feel is more or less similar to a grand piano and keys are heavier on the lower register and lighter in the higher register of the keyboards. This sounds like what your wife would like. If you really want to splurge, you can get something like a Yamaha Silent Series, which is an acoustic piano with the digital piano silencing capability added. You get the best of both worlds, but you also pay the price. Their most popular lines are the home piano range (CLP) - if your budget allows, the entry level (YDP - second best choice), and their portable pianos (P Series). The Rolands are just as popular and its sound is taken from a Steinway concert grand piano. The HP and KR range have a lighter touch than the rest and the RD and FP range (which is targeted more at the travelling professional pianists) has extra key weights.
Casio is on the other end of the spectrum with regards to price. Probably not quite as good as the Rolands or Yamahas, but they're generally cheaper designed for beginners or people who just want the odd tinkle now and then. Go for the Celviano range if you are considering a Casio. The keys are heavier and sound's really good for the price.
Not sure if you have a huge music store where you are but Musik Hug in Zurich has a wide range of Rolands - they even do rentals as well.
Sorry if I come across sounding like a digital piano salesperson. I am actually in the market for an upright and had a tinkle on some of the digitals as well just last week.
Hope you find the perfect piano for your lucky wife soon!
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