What is the difference between a "baby grand" and a "grand" Piano?
I was thinking about what kind of piano I should get, so what are the differences between the two pianos???
2007-10-17 14:51:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Classical
The term "grand piano" refers to ANY piano with the strings parallel to the ground, with that distinctive "winged" shape.
The largest grands are called concert grands, (usually around 9 feet in length) and many folks call anything smaller than that a baby grand. That is not accurate. The term "Baby" is reserved for the smallest grands. There are many different sizes. For instance, Steinway makes 7 different sizes: the 9 foot, a 7'6", 6'10", 6'2", 5'10", 5'7" and 5'1". This last one was introduced in 1936, and was the smallest piano made at the time, and Steinway called it the "Baby" -- so the term was invented by them. I generally think of a baby grand as being somewhere between 4'9" to 5'4". Bigger is ALWAYS better.
The larger a piano the clearer and richer the sound, and the greater its ability to project. Most homes cannot accommodate a full concert grand, but I would be satisfied with the sound of a 6'10", or even a 6'2".
So we are really talking about more than 2 different pianos.
2007-10-17 15:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by glinzek 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The 5 foot "Baby Grand" was designed for people who wanted the snob appeal of owning a Grand Piano, but did not have the room or the money to get a real instrument. Some of them are nice, but a quality upright piano sounds just as good as a Baby Grand, if not better.
2007-10-21 14:43:33 · answer #2 · answered by Eric S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a baby grand, is the smallest size of grand piano and in reality, an upright piano dressed in grand piano case. A baby grand has more function as a nice piece of furniture than a real instrument. I personally hate baby grands for their sound and funny looks. If you have the money to even consider buying a grand piano, then get a real grand.
Joe C, you are wrong!
2007-10-17 15:19:06 · answer #3 · answered by tahitipooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sizes and such vary, but there's the concert grand, parlor grand, and baby grand. The main difference is size, and the size of each will vary depending on the manufacturer. The grand piano is considered the king of pianos to many people because of the fact that, due to its large size, it has a better sound than the smaller pianos. The concert grands are generally only used for concerts (obviously), so if you're looking for one for your home and are absolutely set on getting a grand (keep in mind that they're some of the most expensive), stick to one of the smaller ones (unless your residence has a lot of open space, of course).
Keep an eye out for your local classified listings. You never know when someone might be trying to get rid of their grand piano.
2007-10-17 14:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by Muse - Viktor's Mommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a grand is at least 8 feet long
2007-10-17 15:16:33 · answer #5 · answered by joe c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the two pianos are the same exept size.
2007-10-17 15:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
size and sound
2007-10-17 14:56:18 · answer #7 · answered by Mawia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋