Upright Piano
Upright Piano, also often called Vertical Piano, is more commonly used at home, rather than concert hall setting. Popular choice for a beginner pianist due to its size and affordability.
Characteristics of an Upright Piano
● Strings are set vertically
● Smaller in the depth, but taller than a grand piano to encase all the parts and stings
● Some parts are different from a grand piano
● There are 4 types of upright piano based on the size:
⇒ Spinet - smallest of all, action position is different from others
⇒ Console - 2nd smallest (40-44 inch height)
⇒ Studio - (45-49 inch height)
⇒ Upright - (above 50 inches height)
Pros and Cons of Upright Piano
Pros:
- Smaller floor space required compare to a grand piano.
- Usually cheaper than a grand piano, so popular choice for a beginner.
- In modern upright pianos, there is ‘celeste pedal’ to make the sound far quieter for a purpose of practice.
Cons:
- Ability to play the same note consecutively with speed is slower than a grand piano.
- Sound is less radiant than a grand piano due to the design and the position of the sound board.
- No ‘Una Corda pedal’ to have tone change, which is in a grand piano.