Types of Piano

Posted by nabeelshaukat on October 13th, 2010

We talk about Piano but what exactly it is?  First I will be giving definition of piano and then we will come to the types of piano, how to play it, and much more.

As all of us know piano is a musical instrument that is played with the help of a key board. Every key is attached with a string that produces a unique sound. Piano is one the most famous musical instrument in the world.

Types

Pianos are available in different shapes, styles, designs, sizes, colors and portability. There are two main categories of pianos:

1.   Horizontal Pianos

2.   Vertical Pianos

Horizontal Pianos

The horizontal pianos are also known as Grand pianos. These have different lengths, styles, and shapes. Horizontal pianos are further classified into six types.

  Concert grand piano

These are 9 feet long.

  Baby grand piano

These pianos are 4 to 5 feet long.

  Medium grand piano

These pianos are larger than baby grand pianos.

  Parlor grand piano

These pianos are 5  to 6 feet long.

  Petite grand piano

These pianos are 4 to 6 feet long.

  Ball room piano

These are approximately 7 feet long in size.

Vertical Pianos

These pianos are famous due to their different heights and styles. The vertical pianos are further classified into four main types.

  Spinet piano

These are small pianos.

Height: 35 - 39 inches

Width: 58 inches

  Console pianos

These are larger than spinet pianos.

Height: 39 - 44 inches

Width: 58 inches

  Studio Pianos

Height: 46 - 49 inches

Width: 58 inches

  Upright pianos

These are tall vertical pianos.

Height: 51 - 56 inches

Width: 58 inches