| Purchasing an acoustic piano is a big investment, so | | | | An upright takes up much less space than a baby or a |
| you need to research it well before buying. There are | | | | grand piano so if you have limited space, one of the |
| several factors, like size and expense, to consider so | | | | vertical instruments will be better. There are four sizes |
| that you choose the best instrument for your needs. | | | | - the spinet, console, studio and full-size. They are |
| You also have a couple of different instruments to | | | | about 2 feet deep and 5 feet wide with the height |
| choose from - verticals of different sizes, baby grand | | | | ranging from 3 to 5 feet tall. The grand piano ranges |
| and the grand piano. Here are some questions you | | | | from 4.5 feet to 9 feet long. So, while all you really |
| need to ask yourself as you look over your options: | | | | need for a vertical is free wall space, you need an |
| * What is the instrument going to be used for? | | | | open space for the grand. |
| You may be purchasing an instrument for taking | | | | * How much can you afford to pay? |
| lessons either for you or your children. You don't have | | | | Financing an acoustic piano is no small thing. Verticals |
| to go out and buy the most expensive one for this, but | | | | start out at about $2500 and go up from there. A |
| you also don't want to skimp on quality. If it is for | | | | grand piano will start at about $10,000 for a baby and |
| lessons, you want a decent instrument that is in good | | | | can go as high as $100,000 for higher quality |
| working order and tuned. | | | | instruments. If you choose to purchase a refurbished |
| A vertical is sufficient for this purpose. The grand piano | | | | piece, make sure it comes from a reputable dealer. |
| is a popular investment piece because of its | | | | This option can save you money and you still get a |
| appreciation values. Others simply like the look it gives | | | | fine instrument. You don't want to break the bank on |
| to a room. So, is it for lessons, an investment or as an | | | | something that your kids are not going to stick with, so |
| elegant piece of furniture? | | | | it might be a good idea to let them start lessons to see |
| * What are your abilities? | | | | how things go. Otherwise, you could be stuck with a |
| Whether you are just starting out or you are a concert | | | | big piece of furniture that is nothing more than a |
| pianist, you need a good instrument. However, if you | | | | catch-all for dust. |
| are a professional or have aspirations to be, investing | | | | There are so many sizes, styles and price ranges to |
| in a quality grand piano makes sense. Though you can | | | | choose from, you should have no problem choosing an |
| produce similar quality sounds with a vertical, the grand | | | | acoustic piece that suits your needs perfectly. If you |
| gives you better control of tone and faster repetition. | | | | consider the purpose, your abilities, available space and |
| * How much space can you dedicate to the | | | | affordability, you can decide between a vertical and a |
| instrument? | | | | grand piano for your playing needs. |