Free piano prices guide new or used fair market value. Some pianos do not have serial numbers when they are manufactured as house brands for large retailers. Learn how to spot some common signs of damage to your piano, determine. But, i did also note that the blue book doesnt list the pianos from the sejung line. It is used extensively as a source book in the piano business by both consumers and members of the trade. If you find our application useful, please support our work with a donation. Once youve collected all the necessary info, you can get a dollar amount. In 2006 they purchased the dongbei piano group, thirdbiggest chinese piano maker. This comprehensive bookcd pack will teach you the basic skills needed to play new age piano. I took the link to the blue book and noticed the same thing as did teclado. Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal. Pianos dont get better with age, at least not if their selling price is taken as a measure of their value.
Many pianos will have a 4, 5 or 6 digit serial number to identify the age of the piano. The value of a specific piano model may be determined on the basis of the price shown. What is the age and maximum value of a kimball organ. This allinone piano course was written in response to many requests by teachers for just a single course book. The bluebook of pianos is an invaluable handbook for anyone who owns or plans to buy a piano. There is special opportunity to develop perceptual ability at a young age. Other styles with the same specifications sell for more. They were offering free sheet music when we visited, please let us know if that has changed. Join the worlds largest community of piano lovers its free. After an illustrated discussion of piano structure that explains the workings of both grand and upright pianos, the book gives careful advice for purchasing a new or used piano.
Apr 11, 2014 this book is entirely geared toward teaching children. How to determine the value of a used piano our pastimes. You will need 2 things to determine the age of your piano. The latest supplement to the pianists musthave reference the piano book, this comprehensive guide provides list prices for more than 4,000 currently manufactured acoustic and digital piano brands and models, as well as advice on how to estimate actual street prices to. Locate the age of your chickering and sons piano within the chart found below. It can also be found on the top of the piano when you open the lid. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at. Pianos also have numbers other than serial numbers, such is the case with part or patent numbers. Kimball piano values vary based on age and condition. Now you have access to the complete piano pricing that before was only available to piano dealers. Piano serial numbers help to identify the age of your piano and the history surrounding its production. This is a list current used piano prices of these models made after 1985.
This is the first book ever published in alfreds basic piano library, and it is still the most popular. The comparable sales method compares the piano being appraised with recent actual selling prices of other pianos of like brand, model, age, condition, and location. It also has pertinent information on piano pricing and discount information. It is just the right size for little hands, and the keys are easy to press. Piano name brand guide the free online piano price book. As such, it may not be recommended with a teenager or adult, because it may seem too childish. This comprehensive book cd pack will teach you the basic skills needed to play new age piano. The serial number indicates it was manufactured in 1895. If these areas are blank, flip open the lid and look at the soundboard, or check behind an uprightunderneath a grand. Product title piano keyboard stickers removable transparent for 37. Chickering quickly became one of the largest and most successful piano manufacturers of all time. Your piano s age is one of the most significant factors in determining your piano s value. Find where your number falls, and that will give you an idea within 5 years as to when your piano was built. The hal leonard series of piano lesson books is a compelling one for students.
You are looking for a number like those shown here. Introduction to my first piano adventure faber piano. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a pianos value. The kimball piano company, based in chicago, was one of the largest piano manufacturers in the world. Locate the serial number, usually found on the plate of the piano between the bass and tenor strings. Download this handy pdf document and find the age of your piano based on its manufacturer and serial number.
How to determine the value of a used piano pianobuyer. List of piano brands with their serial numbers and age. According to the blue book of pianos, kimball used serial. Go to the website blue book of pianos see resources and click on piano ages. What is the age and maximum value of a kimball organ serial. Piano buyer is the definitive guide for buying a new piano. Apr 14, 2010 many piano manufacturers placed serial numbers in a variety of places. Its a 5 minute taxi from the new street station, very central location.
This toy piano will delight and stimulate your baby. Piano values are determined by a variety of factors. The bluebook of pianos the guide to new piano prices. The age of a kimball piano with the serial number 36415 is 119 years old. Introduction to my first piano adventure faber piano adventures. Pianos also have other numbers printed on them such as part numbers and many other pianos do not have a serial number at all. Generally speaking, this is the most accurate method of determining value when one has access to a body of information on recent sale prices of comparable items. Rare chickering grand 9ft 1868 to 1878 presidential piano.
Simply enter the code 23years in the promo code field on the shopping cart page and click apply to receive your discount details. This is the answer and the only free publication to provide this information in the piano industry. This is the most highly recommended adult piano book on the market right now. Written for ages 5 and 6, my first piano adventure captures the childs playful spirit. A pianos age also tells us little about its actual condition. Discover the age of your piano by its serial number. The age of a piano matters a great deal and can tell a lot about the way the piano was manufactured by the type and quality of wood that was used to build your piano. A blue book can only provide an estimate of the value, yet it is a great starting point. In each case we show the lowest price at retail for each size. The book provides piano notation and a graphic of what key is being learned on the piano, alongside big print.
It is vital to understand that piano values are determined by many factors, and a blue book can by its nature only give you a ballpark figure. Many piano manufacturers placed serial numbers in a variety of places. Take a tour, access online audio, get support, and more. Discover your piano s age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. This information should be very useful when trying to find out what your piano is worth. Funfilled songs, rhythm games and technique activities develop beginning keyboard skills. In 2004 gibson acquired a piano factory in the guangdong province, of china. If youre going about this on your own, your best resource is an updated version of the piano book.
Each piano is manufactured with a unique serial number that is recorded for future reference of not only when it was made but also where. These sites are known to contain free sheet music in a variety of formats i. Since there is no used piano price directory or blue book as there is for other. Chickering about 5 5 grand piano, mahogany, iv keys, tuned. Serial numbers your resource for complete piano care.
Do not trust the name on the outside of the piano since in could have been refinished and a different name added. The age of your piano is determined by the s erial number. Everything in the city was very expensive that day and the. The best place to look up piano serial numbers is a website known as the bluebook of piano. Check for piano books at a library to see whether you can find your make of piano and further detailed information such as its age.
This book offers an uptodate list of prices of current pianos that are both new and used. Kimball is a wellknown brand, and several of its antique pianos are considered highly collectible. From melodic development to chord progressions to lefthand accompaniment patterns, youll learn the theory, the tools and the techniques used by the pros. The age of an instrument is not a consideration, prices shown are for vertical pianos made after 1960, pianos older than that should receive additional scrutiny by buyer. The piano book is the bible of the piano marketplace. Discover your pianos age and country of origin with our 5 star accuracy guide to ensure the quality and. This section lists the average resale prices for used pianos. Chickering and sons pianos serial numbers piano age. Here you can look find out more about the manufacturer and the age for free. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Chickering pianos for sale buy a chickering piano at pianomart.
A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of. Geographic location, age, condition of the cabinet and inner parts are all important factors in determining the value. Bluebook of pianos piano information and appraisal, piano. The price and list, at least on the four different makes i looked at, appears to be an exact copy of the 20072008 supplement to the piano book. Free sheet music free sheet music free piano music. Used, in excellent condition some of these pianos are worth more than original price.
Sell your piano like a pro with our expert online piano calculators. If you find our application useful, please support our. Narada new age piano sampler paperback january 1, 1990 by hal leonard corp. Baby one more time britney spears for you i will monica the game of love santana featuring michelle brach genie in a bottle christina aguilera i believe i can fly r. Babies will learn cause and effect, and begin to develop a sense of rhythm and timing. On average, a new piano loses about fifteen percent of its value after a year, and twothirds after 25 years. From the graphics to the vocabulary, the book will help engage your child from the start. Many people looking to buy or sell a seek to appraise its value by means of a so called blue book of pianos. Skills unfold while we engage the childs inherent love of music. Your pianos age is one of the most significant factors in determining your pianos value. The name is often found on the front of the piano, just above or below the keyboard. The age of your piano is determined by the serial number.
It introduced a quick way to learn to read by recognizing music intervals of 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths. Piano serial numbers identify the 1 age of your piano, the 2 pianos year of manufacture, as well as 3 the circumstances surrounding the production of your piano, including factory history, manufacturing processes, and company ownership and oversight. A blue book of pianos is a compilation of prices of new and used pianos, which can be used to give you an estimate of a piano s value. Dollars and are based on market values based on comparisons of used pianos, and offered for sale on the internet on such sites as craigs list, e bay or in classified ads in newspapers throughout the united states and. The firm was originally established in boston in 1823 by jonas chickering and his partner james stewart under the name of stewart.
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