Every
Parents Dream
Every
parent dreams for their children to be the next music virtuoso. Upon
discovering their love for music as soon as they could hold a tune, parents would
look for instruments and sign them up with music lessons.
Dreaming
for a Chopin and Beethoven
For
some, they want their little ones to be the next Beethoven and dream of them
performing midnight sonatas in their Electronic
Piano Keyboard. This is more optional since it is lightweight and doesn’t take
up a lot of space compared to a grand upright. Before you start day dreaming, here
are a few tips in choosing your child’s first instrument.
Make it Full
Size
Make
sure that the Electronic Piano Keyboard is
as long as an acoustic one that has 7 octaves and 88 keys. It would replicate
the feel of a real one and practice his or her little fingers the correct
spacing. It will be easier to adjust in the future when they are going to play
elsewhere.
Synth or
not to Synth
If it’s
just their first instrument, there will be no need for a synthesizer. A synth
offers more options with its different sound effects that can be suitable for
aspiring composers. But for newbies, it would be a distraction.
Stand
out
No not
your kid yet; it’s the Electronic Piano
Keyboard adjustable stand. Make sure it comes with the instrument or
purchase one separately. If not, try using a chair or stool levelled at the
child’s hands.
Weighted
The keys
should be weighted; try pressing them down and they should spring back up like
a real one. Higher end versions have these compared to cheaper ones. Same
principle with the full sized choice, it will help adjust and build strength on
the child’s hands that way it won’t be difficult when transitioning to the grand
real upright.
Sensitivity
Volume
is in accordance to how hard or soft you press on the chords, so look for one
that is sensitive to touch. For this digital instrument, it could be turned off
or on and can only be availed in much higher end models.
Keep it
simple
Again,
it’s just the start, so keep it as simple as possible. Learning the chords and notes
is already hard enough for them.
Getting
it started
If you
are a little bit tight on the budget, try a second hand Electronic Piano Keyboard as a starter while the kid is just
learning. You could also sign them up lessons and tutorials so that you won’t
need to buy one ASAP until they’ve gone through the basics.
When it
comes to choosing a teacher, here are a few things to consider:
- How much do they charge? Ask if they charge by the hourly or monthly basis. Learning is an investment so you’ve got to pay the price before he or she becomes the next Mozart.
- Where are they? Location is important since it will be the next place to your home that your child will be going to.
- Goals? Are they just in for the money or they have the ultimate goal of seeing a child grow in music?
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