Acoustic Pianos
Piano with Unmatched Sound and Feel

As per them, nothing can match the Sound and Feel of an Acoustic Piano.

Piano Connoisseurs will insist that nothing (Digital Pianos) compares to the sound and feel of an acoustic one...and to some extent they may be right.

Although, with advancement in technology the difference between an acoustic and Digital instrument, in terms of the sound produced, is diminishing.

The fact remains that the acoustic piano remains the first preference for a lot of pianists because of its authentic and rich sounds.

The most expensive pianos will produce the richest of sounds and will have the best piano action.

The word piano is derived from the word pianoforte, which simply means "soft and loud". Basically it refers to the pianos ability to produce sound at different dynamic levels.

An accomplished player can use this ability of the instrument, along with the use of pedals, to deliver an awesome performance.

You will need to get your Piano tuned regularly... at least every six months.

Grand Pianos, on the other hand, may not be a viable option for many because of its cost and the space needed to keep it.

All the Upright Pianos are of the same size but a Grand Piano can come in varying sizes (width) depending on whether you want a Grand or a Baby Grand piano.

A concert Grand will be around 3 meters in width (away from the keyboard).

Since the strings are parallel to the ground, the sound produced travel upwards and spreads throughout the room creating a better sound.

Ideally, a Grand Piano will need a room with higher ceilings for better resonance. That’s the reason you will find most Grand Pianos kept in halls and bigger rooms.

Most manufacturers even make smaller Grand pianos, normally referred to as the "baby grand" pianos. These pianos are around 1.5 meters wide and are used for domestic purposes.

Piano lovers who just do not want to settle for anything less, can consider Baby Grand Pianos.

They have been designed to save on space and are comparatively easier to move around.

You need to make sure that you do not keep your upright piano very close to the wall. This will ensure that the sound resonates properly giving a better sound.

Piano lovers, not inclined towards digital pianos, and for whom, cost and space are important considerations, can consider going in for upright pianos.

Videos Of Acoustic Pianos
Yamaha Disklavier Piano - Video Review
Yamaha Upright Piano - Video Review

Various Brands
Piano Brands - List of the leading Piano Brands
Baldwin Pianos - A Leading Piano Brand

Additional Reading

Piano Tuning - Essential maintenance work
Piano Appraisals - Do it yourself
Inside an Acoustic Piano - How Piano works

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