What is Piano Price Point? Piano information that has been gathered and sorted into price ranges, also known as price points. Simply, Piano Price Point is a free online comparative look at all makes and models of new acoustic pianos on the market today. Read
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Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Latest Release
I used to have a teacher who would frequently say, “For every single grade point PAST 80%, it takes as much effort as the FIRST 80.” I believe this statement to be true from experience. The first 80 is the easiest. Chipping away at every point past that is the challenge. The bulk of the work can bring a project into shape but it’s the pursuit ... Continue Reading
From the outside, this latest version of the CFX looks almost identical. The most obvious differentiating visual feature being the music rack. But that is, just the tip of the iceberg. After a dozen years, with feedback from 100 contributing concert artists, Yamaha began making model after model until they had produced 30 prototypes! It’s a tricky balance modifying a piano because all of the parts are inextricably linked and one change sets in motion a whole other set of spinoff reactions. For example, to create certain tonal characteristics, you might change the density of the hammer felt. In doing so, it can alter the touchweight and how you play the piano. A slightly heavier hammer has greater impact on dynamic range etc. but also how the performer feels performing rapid passages. All that to say, the changes in every department from rim construction to hammer production to cast iron forging to wire chemical formulas – all departments need to interact to create a balanced approach that caters to the performer.
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SEARCH NEW PIANOS BY PRICE (MSRP)
The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) are prices established by each company, presented in $USD. The MSRP is the “List Price” of a piano. This is not the sale price of the piano but rather, the highest price the piano will be listed at. Often, stores may discount pianos heavily and so it is a good idea to shop locally to find what price a piano may be purchased for. By clicking on any of the price points below, you’ll be able to see all of the piano models available in that particular price range.
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SEARCH NEW PIANOS BY BRAND
If you’re looking for the lineup of current models from a particular brand, simply click on the corresponding logo below. These brands represent the largest contingency of manufacturers in the world. Each piano maker has a different signature in methods of piano making and subsequently each brand offers something different musically. Combined, they represent hundreds of thousands of pianos made annually.
SEARCH NEW PIANOS BY SIZE
There are 4 common sizes of upright pianos and 6 categories of grand sizes available. For a detailed description of each size, click on the desired size of piano. Upright pianos are qualified by height and grand pianos are measured by length. Assuming that most pianos have 88 standard-sized keys, piano width is similar. Depth of upright pianos range from 21″ to 27″ (52cm-67cm).
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TAKE A VIRTUAL PIANO FACTORY TOUR
Simply click on one of the icons below to take a tour of a piano factory tour. Each tour consists of several 3D panoramas where you can virtually turn around and walk through the factory. Simply use the arrow keys, mouse or fingers on mobile to navigate. All videos and still images were taken on location. Sauter is located in Germany, Petrof, in the Czech Republic and Hailun is in China.
