Grand Pianos

Grand Pianos

Grand pianos designed for the home comes in various sizes (width) and finishes. If space is a consideration, use a paper pattern, available from most piano dealers, on the floor to measure. The length of a grand piano is measured from the very front of the keyboard end to the very back of the piano all with lid closed. Grand pianos have become more popular over the years and is enjoyed by the families and owners for generations. The smallest grand is called the baby grand and can start under five feet to 5'2". The baby grand is very popular for its small size and usually fits into many of the family's living rooms. The next size up is the medium grand which runs from 5'3" to 7'2" and has much larger soundboard with longer strings. The medium grands are the favorites of piano teachers for the tone it produces and the volume. Music schools, universities and serious amateurs also favor the medium grand. The largest grands are the concert grands which runs from seven foot to nine foot. These pianos are mostly used in concert halls, auditoriums, public performances, and churches.

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