One of the questions we get on pretty much a daily basis from customers all over the world is where to find the Kawai serial number on their piano, and more specifically, where does Kawai put them on their acoustic pianos. This is of course very important information if you’re looking at a second-hand piano, […]
Roland’s RP102 has been a staple of the home digital piano market since its release in late 2017. The least expensive home digital piano with 88 weighted key touch from Roland, the RP102 has been a popular alternative to other best-sellers like the Yamaha YDP-144 and Kawai KDP75. With the recent announcement of an update […]
With technology advancing at a truly rapid rate, there are more digital piano options on the market now than ever before. Navigating the digital piano market for the first time can be quite intimidating and confusing given all of the options. This article; Cheap vs Expensive Digital Pianos and its companion video are for all […]
The high-end digital piano market is more popular than ever. The level of musicality these pianos are now capable of combined with the convenience and inherent advantages of a digital instrument have made Hybrid digital pianos are a legit option for folks who would have previously only considered an acoustic piano, whether you’re a beginner […]
Kawai has an overflowing trophy case from all of the awards the CN series has won over the years. The Kawai CN29 was a massive seller over the past few years, but despite a relatively short production run, Kawai has already announced its replacement with the next-generation CN201. This will be our first look at […]
If you’re shopping for a piano and have either looked at piano bench reviews on Amazon or been to a piano showroom, you’ve probably noticed that there are lots of different types of wooden frame piano benches out there. If you’re wondering which one is the best piano bench for you, this article will provide […]
High-end all-in-one portable digital pianos have been increasing in popularity for quite some time now, and it’s pretty easy to see why. Top-of-the-line stage pianos are of course not getting anywhere, but the idea of a professional quality keyboard with built-in speakers, great sound, and weighted keys makes a lot of sense for a lot […]
If you’re considering a premium upright piano from Germany in the $20,000-$30,000 USD range, it’s quite likely that you’ve come across the C Bechstein A124, and for good reason – from the material selection to the precision of the craftsmanship, the A124 is without question one of the top upright pianos available in its class, […]
When it comes to Japanese upright pianos, there’s no question that the Kawai K-300 and Yamaha U1 absolutely dominate the conversation. That said, Boston has a very nice lineup of Japanese-built pianos as well, and Kawai has other great options available as well beyond the vaunted K-Series. In today’s article and companion video, we’ll be […]
There are a lot of ‘top 10’ lists, articles and videos out there when it comes to digital pianos. In fact, we’ve done a number of those here at Merriam Music. Today, we have something a little bit different for you with a new digital piano buying guide. How is this article going to be […]