| Each person is different and there are many different | | | | of a typical baby grand is about 140 cm and is great |
| types of pianos to suit each type of person. Below is | | | | for viewing. Baby grands can also be hooked up to a |
| a list of many common situations along with what | | | | home audio system or have automated playing |
| piano is best for that group. | | | | attached for when you have company. |
| 1. Beginners who are Children. | | | | 5. Schools and Teaching Studios. |
| Children are obviously smaller and thus require a | | | | Things that schools and teaching studios need to keep |
| smaller piano. An upright piano with a height of 108-115 | | | | in mind are a strong cabinet, rubber castors which |
| cm is recommended if children will be the only ones | | | | allow for easy movement, locks on the fallboard and |
| playing the piano. When shopping for a piano test | | | | top door, and durability of product. These pianos need |
| heights within this range and test the comfort of the | | | | to be rugged and able to withstand constant playing. |
| child on each size. Also keep in mind how long the child | | | | Ask your piano dealer for suggestions and to see if |
| will be playing for and leave room as they will grow. | | | | you can get a discount if you buy in bulk or because |
| 2. Adult Beginners and Children. | | | | you're an institution that may be able to give the piano |
| A piano of 121 cm or higher is the best for a piano that | | | | dealer a tax break. |
| will be used both both adult and children beginners. This | | | | 6. Music Teachers, Diploma Level Students, or |
| would typically be a situation where the parents are | | | | Musicians. |
| playing with a child or a music instructor needs to give | | | | A six foot or longer grand piano would fit into this |
| instruction for both children and adults. | | | | category. It may not be the most practical piano in |
| 3. Teenagers or Adults who can play well. | | | | smaller environments, but if there is enough allotted |
| Pianos above 121 cm, but up to 150 cm would be best | | | | space this will make a wonderful piano for the |
| for this type of pianist. The ideal height for an average | | | | enthusiast. However, if there is not enough space a 131 |
| adult would be about 131 cm. However, personal | | | | cm or higher upright piano could do the trick. Upright |
| preference is the best indicator. | | | | pianos are able to reach similar tone quality in |
| 4. Adults who play for enjoyment or simply want a | | | | comparison to a small grand piano. |
| piano in the house. | | | | 7. Stage Performance. |
| At this point almost any piano will do, but the baby | | | | A concert grand piano fits into this category. Typically |
| grand would probably be the best choice. The height | | | | these reach a length of 9 ft. |