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These instructions are mostly just to satisfy your curiosity.
In general, it is more important to consider the condition of a piano than to know its exact age.
1. Locate the Serial Number
(see diagrams below for where to look)
2. Look up the Serial Number Online
Blue Book of Pianos
- all brands
Yamaha serial numbers
- Yamaha only
Kawai serial numbers
- Kawai only
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How to Practice the Piano
>
What are piano lessons for?
The practicing environment
Establishing a Practicing Routines
The Parts of a Practice Session
Help your child practice
>
Guided practice
Music Theory Resources
Staying on-task
Physical comfort
Reassuring the perfectionist
Hand position helps
Listening to oneself
Performance tips
How to buy a used piano
>
General information
Where to find
Questions to ask
How to inspect
Find the age
Next steps
Student assignment sheet
Floor Staff
Building Rhythm Patterns
Collaborative Piano