The Piano Man has the largest selection of pianos and organs, new and pre-owned, in the greater Boston area. When purchasing a piano, you should determine first which room you want to place the piano in. Remember, it should be a room with even temperature and even humidity levels. You should place the piano away from sunlight and away from heating vents. Now that you know where you will place your piano, we can help you narrow your selection from all of the different types of pianos:
Vertical - Vertical pianos range from 36 inches to 52 inches in height.
Upright - 49" to 52" tall
The upright is the tallest vertical piano, with a soundboard and string length comparable to that of a small grand. It is second only to the grands in tone quality and is often found in professional studios and schools. (It is the type of piano your grandparents played and when cared for properly, stands the test of time.)
Studio - 45" to 48" tall
The soundboard and string lengths are comparable to a very small grand and are very durable. Because of these qualities, studio pianos are often used in schools and music studios.
Console - 40" to 43" tall
Consoles may have drop action or "direct blow action," the more desirable choice. If you're shopping for a console piano, look for one with direct blow action. The console is also popular because it comes in a variety of finishes and styles.
Spinet - 35" to 39" tall
The spinet piano is favored by people who live in small spaces because of its smaller size. The spinet employs drop action, which describes the angle of the hammers in relationship to the strings. The drop action, the shortness of the strings and soundboard make this the least desirable size of piano.
Horizontal (Grand Pianos)
Grand pianos are larger horizontally and range from five feet to nine feet. Grand pianos are said to produce the finest tones and have the most responsive key action.
Grand, 7’ to 9’ long, also known as the Concert Grand.
This size of grand piano is usually found in concert halls, theaters, recording studios and auditoriums.
Grand, 6' to 7' long, also known as a Ballroom Grand.
This size of grand piano is commonly found in teaching studios. Ones that are close to 7 feet are known as a ballroom grand.
Grand 5'6" to 6' long, also known as the Parlor Grand
The Parlor Grand piano has a better tone quality than that of a smaller grand piano. This size is commonly found in private homes.
Grand under 5'6" long, also known as the Baby Grand.
Baby Grands are popular for their space-saving features. Some tone quality is sacrificed in the smallest of grand pianos. For more information, click on sales@thepianomaninc.com.
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