Vertical Pianos

Vertical Pianos

There are various heights, finishes, and cabinets in vertical pianos to meet your specifications. The height of a vertical piano is measured from the floor to the top of the piano. The size (height & width) of the piano is probably the single most important factor influencing its tone quality and the volume. The taller the piano means the strings are longer and the soundboard is bigger producing louder sound. A spinet piano (first produced in 1935) is the shortest of all the verticals and the low costing piano that is between 36" to 39" tall. The next size is the console piano which is 40" to 43". Longer strings and a larger soundboard generally improve the tone of a piano.A step up from the console is the studio piano which stands 44" to 48" tall and, for its sturdiness, most often found in schools, studios and living rooms. Then there are professional uprights or so called full size upright pianos in which the heights range from 48" to 52" tall. Some of these taller verticals may have larger strings and larger soundboard than some smaller Grands.

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