Upright – Upright pianos are the tallest of the vertical pianos and are also called Upright Grand pianos or Professional Upright pianos.

The action in a studio piano is closer to the touch and feel of a larger piano as well. They have pretty good tone, are of good quality, and are second only to full upright and mid-to-large grand pianos. You will typically see this type of piano in institutional and educational settings. Studio – Studio pianos come in two varieties, Studio and Studio Professional, and are a quite popular and good quality step-up from console pianos, ranging in height from 44 inches to 49 inches tall. The console piano gained popularity in the early to mid-1900s as a piano incorporating furniture style design of that era with mid-range size and improved quality tone. Servicing the working parts of a console piano is usually not as tedious as with a spinet.

They are slightly taller than spinets, ranging from 38 to 43 inches in height. The action of a console piano sits directly on top of the keys and as with all vertical pianos the hammers sit in an upright position. There are two varieties, the console and the consolette. These smaller pianos also are “less” in terms of overall tone and quality, but many people cannot discern the tonal differences and it is fine for their needs.Ĭonsole – Console pianos are the next step up from the spinets. The piano height is reduced by lowering the position of the action in relation to the keyboard, such that the lever is pulled up by the key via a metal, plastic, or wooden rod instead of being lifted in the normal way. Spinet pianos are the popular choice of many people who live in limited living spaces, such as apartments or who are on tight budgets. Spinet – Spinet pianos are the shortest upright piano size, ranging from 36 inches to 37 inches in height. Professional Upright – 49 to 50 inches tall Studio Professional – 47 to 49 inches tall This information is meant to be a guide in figuring out what kind of piano you either have or are considering. NOTE: There some slight naming and height association differences throughout the piano community. Here is some helpful information regarding figuring out piano sizes and heights.

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