Considered the king of the piano, the concert grand takes the stage. Measuring approximately 9′ to 10′ long (2m 70 to 3m 10), the concert grand has the largest soundboard diaphragm to output the greatest dynamic range. From a whisper to a thunderous roar, the concert grand also has the longest bass strings to add… Read More

Semi-concert grand pianos are perfect for medium to large venues. They are utilized by recording studios because they are balanced in power and deliver a fantastic depth of tone without the massive displacement of a full concert grand piano. Ranging from 7’0″ to 8’6″ (2m 12 to 2m 60) in length, they weigh in at… Read More

This is one of the most invigorating piano sizes to play. The bass can be thunderous and yet the size does not dominate the room. At lower dynamic levels, the depth of tone is expansive and broad. Well balanced for recording, this size is considered optimal by professionals around the world. Ideal for intimate stages… Read More

There’s magic in a 6′ long grand piano (1m 80cm). Crossing the 6′ threshold makes grand pianos truly divine and if you don’t believe me, simply sit down at a 6′ long piano after playing both a baby grand (5′ length) and a medium sized grand (5’7″ length) and you’ll appreciate how grand pianos blossom… Read More

A grand piano that measures about 5’8″ or 1m 70cm in length is considered the most popular household grand size. It is small enough to comfortably fit into any environment and yet large enough to deliver substantial depth of tone. If you’re considering either a baby grand or a medium sized grand, it would be… Read More

The simplest way to measure a grand piano is to put the lid down and measure the longest point perpendicular to the keys. The baby grand size of piano is the smallest of all grand pianos measuring 4’9″ to 5’4″ in length (1m 45cm to 1m 62cm). This string length approximates that of a professional… Read More

What is a console piano? Typically it’s a piano shorter than 45″ in height (115cm). Historically, there have been pianos made that are even shorter (36″ tall) called spinets but in modern manufacturing, none of these are being made today. Console pianos have distinct advantages of fitting comfortably into any environment. They are unobtrusive and… Read More

The large professional level of piano measures 50″ and taller (above 125cm). These are the ‘grandiose’ versions of professional upright pianos. True, an actual grand piano has a different action than any upright piano but when it comes to string length, large upright pianos have strings equivalent to medium sized grand (See the string length… Read More

The professional level of piano is 47″-49″ tall. In metric, this piano size often denotes the model. For example, a model 121 is 121 centimeters tall or 48″ tall. What makes a professional sized piano? There are good reasons for playing a professional piano (see our Article on Why Upgrade to a Professional Level Piano)… Read More

The studio piano size ranges from 45″ to 47″ tall (115cm-117cm). It has it’s roots as the “school choir” piano – ruggedly built for institutional use, tall enough to deliver substantial bass and yet short enough to be seen over (thus the choir piano where the conductor would often accompany from the piano). Today, this… Read More