With the wide variety of pianos out there, it is extremely normal to be confused over which piano suits you the best. In this article, you will learn more about the 3 categories of pianos, their specifications and find out which piano suits you the best. The 3 main categories consist of the grand piano, the vertical piano and the digital pianos.
1. Grand Piano
The grand piano is a finely crafted luxury musical instrument that is usually used by serious pianists for live performances. Despite being large and bulky, they are exceptionally aesthetically pleasing and appealing to the eyes. Also, the alluring sound and emotional tones produced by this exquisite instrument will definitely captivate anyone and stop them from doing whatever they were doing to listen to the melodious sound.
Specifications:
Width ranges from 4'5" all the way to 9'
Price ranges from $8,000 to $200,000 depending on the sub category
Sub Categories (Smallest to Largest)
Petite Grand Piano
Baby Grand Piano
Medium Grand Piano
Parlor Grand Piano
Semi-Concert/Ballroom Grand Piano
Concert Grand Piano
You should buy if you:
are interested to learn and practice the grand piano
are a serious or aspiring pianist that practices daily
are looking to perform the piano
looking to decorate your house to achieve the sophisticated and luxurious feel
have little to no space constraints
2. Vertical Pianos
The upright piano is the most commonly used piano as it can easily fit into most places. It feels different from the grand piano due to the fact that it functions differently from the grand piano and it comes in different styles and sizes.
Specifications:
Width is usually around 5' and height ranges from 3'6" to 4'6".
Price ranges from $2,500 to $75,000 depending on the sub categories
Sub Categories (Smallest to Largest)
Spinet Piano
Console Piano
Studio Piano
Upright Piano
You should buy if you
are interested to learn and practice the piano often but do not have the budget to buy a grand piano
are having space constraints due to limited house space
are looking for a piano for places like schools, studios, churches, etc
3. Digital Pianos
Although most people do not consider digital pianos as real pianos due to the fact that it works differently from traditional pianos, the sound produced by these pianos are similar to that of traditional pianos, albeit being produced digitally. Digital pianos are the fusion of traditional piano and electronic keyboards and are designed to replicate the sound, feel and reaction of traditional pianos. Some of these pianos even have functions that allows them to be connected to smart devices.
Specifications:
Sizes are according to the number of keys the digital piano have, namely;
61 keys
76 keys
88 keys
Prices ranges from $250 to $15,000 depending on sub categories
Sub Categories
Digital Portable Keyboards
Stage Digital Piano
Console Digital Piano
Digital Baby Grand Piano
You should buy if you
are interested to learn the piano
are playing the piano leisurely or for entertainment purposes
are running on tight budgets
have space constraints due to extremely limited house space
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Wen Feng is a passionate music aficionado. He is constantly on the search for new music to listen to, with a particular interest in classical music. Piano pieces have always been a great companion and kept him calm throughout his school and work life.