There are two basic types of pianos – grand pianos and vertical pianos (or upright pianos). Verticals come in several sizes. The smallest are the spinets, which are about 36 inches high. Next are the pianos commonly called consoles, which are about 40 to 43 inches high. Professional studio pianos are the largest and range anywhere from 44 to over 50 inches high. Whatever the height, all vertical pianos take up about the same amount of floor space – roughly five feet by two feet. While spinet-sized pianos enjoyed great popularity for many years, there are very few spinet pianos manufactured today. Consoles or studios are preferred by most manufacturers today due to their superior tone, touch, and musical qualities. Grand pianos come in a variety of sizes, and are measured by length from the very front edge to the very back. The term “baby grand” usually indicates a grand which is about four feet, five inches to about five feet, two inches in length. Large concert grands are approximately nine feet in length. Depending on the manufacturer, there are many different sizes between the two extremes, and they often have different names attributed to them. It’s best to judge a grand size by actual measurement. |
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