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Did You Know?

Should I buy ...

...an Upright Piano....

...or a Grand Piano?

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Everyone would love to have a grand piano even people that don't play are wishing one in their home- however, the answer to this question will depend on the space and money you have available and on your playing requirements.

Grand Piano's appearance makes it a desirable choice, so if you are looking to purchase one, here we offer you some introductory points:

The action of a grand piano generally allows for faster repetition of notes and for better, more subtle control of expression and tone than does a vertical action.

Also, the horizontal construction of a grand allows the tone to develop and distribute in a more pleasing manner.

In a vertical, the sound tends to bounce right back into the performer's face, or else remains boxed in. For these reasons, the grand piano is always the choice for those that appreciate tonal, and action/touch advantages a grand piano offers

But, if budget and space are limited, a good vertical piano may offer satisfactory performance and serve its purpose (i.e. student, amateur player etc.).

Click here for a brief description of grand pianos' sizes.

A grand piano may need more space for aesthetic reasons than a mere measuring of the instrument would indicate.

In fact, if properly positioned, baby-grand piano can easily fit in most rooms.

• IMPORTANT: Both grands and verticals come in a number of sizes. The height of a vertical piano is measured from the floor to the top of the piano. The length of a grand is measured from the very front of the keyboard end of the piano to the very back of the piano, with the lid closed.

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• If room has four walls and is not open on any side, you may wish to angle your piano for better fit and attractive visual appeal
• If your room is open on one side you have an option to decide on a larger size for better, fuller tone and added presence; the grand piano's bow can elegantly extend into the open space.
• Don't forget increasingly popular Digital Grand Pianos. Not the same, however models we carry are cased into a baby-grand size, real-wood piano case and provide same stunning appearance but are lighter, easier to move and require no maintenance. Some are reduced in length (4' 1" and up) and could be ideal solution for limited space availability, condominium apartment or even the basement! 

 Typical Baby- Grand (5' 2")

Medium Grand (5' 7")

6'1" Grand Piano

Concert Grand (9")

• To review - both grands and verticals come in a number of sizes. The height of a vertical piano is measured from the floor to the top of the piano. The length of a grand is measured from the very front of the keyboard end of the piano to the very back of the piano, with the lid closed. 
  • Vertical Pianos: Professional or Full-Size Upright (48-52"); Studio (44-47"); Console (42-44"); Apartment-size (42 or 43"); Spinet (37-42");
  • Grand Pianos: Concert Grand 8 1/2 - 9 1/2';Semi-Concert Grand (7 - 8 1/2 '); Large or Studio-Grand (5'9" - 7');  Medium Grand (5'4" - 5'9");Baby Grand (5' - 5'4"); Petitte Grand (4'5"-5')  

An additional factor, though, makes the question of size even more important: because the tonal quality of small pianos tends to be poor, the people who buy these pianos are usually more interested in the styling and looks of the case than in the quality of the instrument inside the case. Therefore, the manufacturers invest more of their money in the appearance of the instrument than in its quality. The result is that, quite apart from any effects of acoustical laws, smaller pianos are often more poorly built than larger ones.

If space and money were no obstacle, we would place the different types and sizes of piano in the following order of preference:

• Full-Grand

• Medium Grand

• Baby Grand

• Full upright

• Studio Upright

• Small Upright (console, apartment-size or spinet)

The placement of a particular small grand in this list would depend on its size and quality. While most grands have longer strings and larger soundboards than most verticals, some larger verticals may surpass some smaller grands in these respects and for this and other reasons may be better instruments.

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Unless your ceilings are only four feet high, "lack of space" is not a valid reason for getting a small vertical, since the only difference in size between small and large verticals is their height, not the floor space they occupy.

Spinets have been placed at the bottom of the list, not only because of their small size and generally lower quality, but also because their action is inaccessible and hard to service. Please contact us to learn more about different types of upright pianos.

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If you can, buy a grand piano at least 5 feet long,  or a vertical 45 - 52 inches tall.

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