Upright pianos versus Grand pianos - Living Pianos TV

http://www.livingpianos.com - Find out which piano is better, an upright or baby grand grand piano. There are many different qualities that separate these two types of pianos.

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[monterrey1952]

Great informative video, this on was critical for me, because I could not decide between a 52" uprigth piano or baby gran, I dont have space or budget problem, my probles is I am novice in piano, Do you recomend me to buy a petrof or stainway not baby grabd piano, the next level? because I am going to retire as physician and surgeon this month and plan to learn and play piano the rest of my life. Best regards from Monterrey Mexico

[LivingPianosVideos]

@monterrey1952 Steinway costs more than Petrof and could be arguably better, however, what sound you prefer is a matter of individual taste.

I do have both Steinway and Petrof uprights available at this time. They came in very recently, so my website is missing 2 of them. If you are interested, I can follow up with more information for you. I also have Steinway grand pianos for you.

[LivingPianosVideos]

@monterrey1952 If budget and space aren't a problem, a baby grand is better than an upright, all things being equal. Avoid baby grands that are less than 5 feet or 150 cm long. Baby grand pianos have a superior action, true pedal functions and project sound into the room instead of into the wall.

As for which is better, a Steinway or Petrof, it depends upon the specific piano, particularly if it is used.

[dogsbody49]

@juiceforjoe No it's not. It is the movement from Schumann's carnival op 9 called Chopin, so please get your facts straight before making sweeping statements on line.

[rbnn]

the tuning is different too you should illustrate that

[thrillscience]

@willemvdr12 You're simply wrong. Anyway, comparing "baby grands" (sub 7') with upright pianos is like choosing between being poked in the eye with a sharp stick or punched in the stomach.

[Notmineonline]

How can decent Piano playist talk about mediocre acoustic pianos? what?

[willemvdr12]

I have a Perzina 129 BB special upright. And if I compare it to very many BABY grands, my upright piano is way and way better in dynamics, touch, and base. The base of my piano has a lot of vibration, and a lot of baby grands have a flat tone without much vibration. No organic sound. And some baby grands' actions are slower than my Perzina.

So Yes, an upright piano CAN be better then a baby grand. you just have to search for the right one. But the chance is small.

[shaneclemens]

I looked at a Carl Ecke upright piano last night, built in 1924 and it hits only 2 strings when the soft pedal is used, must be a rare one.

[worldlinerai]

at 3:07, you were demonstrating the repetition lever, which is found only on grands. The lever catches the hammer and quickly resets the action when you lift the key up a little bit, allowing the key to be played quickly.