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How To Choose A Piano

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How To Choose A Piano

Choosing a piano is quite like choosing a car. Its an exciting adventure although is not a easy task..How will you decide what kind of piano is the best for you? What range of price, which size? It is not that easy to find one’s way around as each manufacturer has their own convincing argument points. It is necessary to define your needs in advance, as well as your budget. A good rule of thumb is to buy the best piano you can afford. Picking your own piano is more an art rather than science as more often than not it becomes as much an emotional event as a rational decision. The heart of the matter comes down to the sound of a fine piano. So the first step to selecting a piano is to play the piano. Listen to the sound. Then listen to your heart.

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Vertical Pianos

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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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Grand Pianos

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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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Vertical vs Grand

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Vertical vs Grand

What are the main differences between the vertical and the grand? Beside shape, size and cost difference, the most important aspect is the action of the piano.

In grands, the strings are held horizontally and hammer hits the string from below and drops right back. This means the movement of the hammer is in the same direction as the gravity. This allows faster repetition and better tone and expression control. In vertical pianos, the strings are held vertically and the hammers hit the strings from the side. So, the hammer movement is across the gravity. Therefore, in general, vertical pianos produce slower repetitive notes.

If you decide to buy a grand, we recommend that you buy the high quality grand if possible. Buying a lower quality grand can disappoint your higher expectations. If high quality grand is not feasible, purchase a tall vertical that has longer strings and a bigger soundboard.

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Javier Colon - Stitch by Stitch

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How To Choose A Piano

Vertical Pianos

Grand Pianos

Vertical vs Grand

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