Acoustic Pianos & Grand Pianos

The piano is the queen of keyboard instruments . And if the piano is the queen, then the grand piano is the emperor in the world of music. This is not only because most pianos with their 88 keys have a pitch range of over seven octaves, i.e. from subcontra A to five-stroke C. With a pianoforte, for the first time in music history, the volume could be changed continuously between piano and forte. In addition, the modern piano is a keyboard, percussion and string instrument all in one. The stop is made using a button, which triggers the hammer blow, which in turn causes the vibrating string to sound. Listening perfection.

Buy a piano or own a grand piano

Anyone who has a grand piano also has a piano - but anyone who owns a piano or piano does not necessarily have a grand piano. Here is a brief explanation of the similarities and differences. Let's start with piano and piano. The term piano initially encompassed everything that had keys. Today the term primarily refers to upright acoustic pianos and is rarely used for grand pianos anymore. The word piano, which is the correct name for piano in many European languages, can also be used synonymously in German.

What distinguishes a grand piano from a piano?

Even at first sight, pianos and grand pianos differ significantly - in terms of their design. While the piano is upright, the grand piano is oriented horizontally. This means that the strings of a piano run vertically while the strings of the grand piano are arranged horizontally. However, the orientation is of secondary importance for the sound . The main thing here is the length of the strings. The longer they are, the better they sound. Here the grand piano has many advantages over the “small” piano. Grand pianos are available from baby grand pianos that are almost 180 centimeters tall to concert grand pianos that are up to 3 meters tall.

But the mechanics of the piano and the grand piano are also different. Due to the upright position , the hammer strikes the piano string from the front. In order to produce another sound, the jack must fall back below the butt of the hammer. On the grand piano, the almost horizontal hammer hits the string from below. The return of the jack is significantly shorter and the button does not have to be completely released. This makes quick, precise runs possible.

The acoustic piano for the joy of music

Of course, not everyone has space to put a grand piano in their house, but if you want to buy a piano, you can find space in every room. The acoustic piano is still the first choice for aspiring musicians. With its precise tones and the controllable and learnable ability to shape them, it is still best suited to learning playing technique and developing your own musical creativity. In addition, the natural tone of the acoustic piano trains your hearing. On the acoustic instrument, the aspiring musician gets a feel for the music, its production, its sound and its beauty. Once he has trained in this, he can continue to apply his skills on electrical and electronic devices.

For musicians who prefer something digital and a little more compact, we have many alternatives to acoustic pianos in our Digital Pianos & Electric Pianos catagory .