{"id":3474,"date":"2018-05-03T21:09:19","date_gmt":"2018-05-03T13:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/?p=3474"},"modified":"2023-04-18T23:31:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:31:15","slug":"understanding-grand-piano-types-and-sizes-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/understanding-grand-piano-types-and-sizes-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Grand Piano \u2013 Types and Dimensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lgmf9088-6e4837bfe7b128400cb9f793925dd881 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p><strong>Grand pianos<\/strong> are wing shaped and are also known as horizontal pianos because of their length and placement of strings.<\/p>\n<p>They are the largest piano type, and also the most majestic. The grand piano\u2019s signature timbre is reliant on the quality and workmanship of making, and also on the length of its strings and soundboard.<\/p>\n<p>Grand pianos produce finer tones and have the most responsive key actions. The longer strings allow frequencies to resonate from a larger surface area, projecting a more balanced, richer and full bodied sound across the room.<\/p>\n<p>Due to this, they are often the choice of most serious pianists who can afford them. Grand pianos are suitable for larger size rooms that can accommodate them.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script>Different piano manufacturers named their grand piano types differently depending on the length sizes. Examples below also shows what is the difference between a grand piano and a baby grand piano.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4504\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/grand-piano-types.png\" alt=\"Horizontal \/ Grand Piano\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/grand-piano-types.png 294w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/grand-piano-types-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Yamaha piano [<a href=\"https:\/\/usa.yamaha.com\/products\/musical_instruments\/pianos\/grand_pianos\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>] categorised their grand pianos into only 3 types &#8211; baby grand (below 6&#8242;), classic grand (between 6&#8242; to 7&#8242;) and concert grand (over 7&#8242;), whereas<\/li>\n<li>Kawai piano [<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kawaius.com\/grand\/grand_main.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>] categorised their grands up to 7 types &#8211; baby grand (below 5&#8217;2&#8243;), classic grand (5&#8217;5 to 6&#8242;),\u00a0 conservatory grand (6&#8217;2&#8243; ), chamber grand (6&#8217;7&#8243;), orchestra grand (7&#8242;), semi-concert (7&#8217;6&#8243;) and concert grand (9&#8242;).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To reduce confusion, we tend to simplify grand pianos into 6 common types as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container av-ca6xdu-d4e240a7e66b5498ff85c2ac66043987  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big av-ca6xdu-d4e240a7e66b5498ff85c2ac66043987 avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<br \/>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-a88oc2-bc8043d4f0980f2e3e7a2c0f3060f379 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Petite or Small Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Petite or Small Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This is the smallest of the grands and great for tight spaces. They are usually below 5\u2019 (151 cm) long. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Although it may be compact, it still delivers a very powerful sound.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2148\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2148\" class=\"wp-image-2148 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha_A1R-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha A1R Small Grand\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha_A1R-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha_A1R-4-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha_A1R-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yamaha A1R is an example of 4&#8217;11&#8221; small grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-969fnm-51bd4ebc198c39cc6bed46b612ab335c avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Baby Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Baby Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p>Baby grands are usually 5&#8242; to 5&#8217;6&#8243; (151cm to 167cm) from the keyboard to the back of the case. A baby grand is about half the size of a concert grand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It has well market acceptance due to its rich resonant sound quality for its size, and the affordability of a grand piano.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1620\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1620\" class=\"wp-image-1620 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kawai_RX1-12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai RX-1 Baby Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kawai_RX1-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kawai_RX1-12-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Kawai_RX1-12.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kawai RX-1 is an example of a 5&#8217;5&#8243; baby grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-6zs2oy-9cc80f8747bed827a0087c669b7bee50 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Parlor or Medium Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Parlor or Medium Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A medium grand is between 5\u2032 6\u2033 to 6\u2032 (168 cm to 182 cm). It has larger soundboard and longer strings than the baby grands. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In our opinion, the medium grand excels better than the baby grand in many ways such as stability, greater dynamic, richer and deeper tonal quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2450\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2450\" class=\"wp-image-2450 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg2-white-baby-grand-piano-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai KG-2 White Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg2-white-baby-grand-piano-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg2-white-baby-grand-piano-2-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg2-white-baby-grand-piano-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kawai KG-2 is an example of 5&#8217;10&#8221; medium grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-6eo9aq-102a258b8043d8f6c0c2d5b6eca81853 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Professional or Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Professional or Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A professional grand is between 6\u2032 to 7\u2032 (183 cm to 211 cm). It can deliver incredible dynamic powerful tones and clarity for its size that satisfies even the most discerning performers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It is one of the more popular grand piano range among pianists and teachers, especially here in Malaysia.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2213\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2213\" class=\"wp-image-2213 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C3-4-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha C3 Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C3-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C3-4-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C3-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yamaha C3 is an example of 6&#8217;1&#8243; professional grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-43lfjm-ebc9eadb4a791c5ccf746d9c4b6c3f91 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Semi-Concert Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Semi-Concert Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p>The length of a semi-concert grand is between 7&#8242; to 7&#8217;8&#8243; (212cm to 235cm).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2251\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2251\" class=\"wp-image-2251 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C7-16-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Yamaha C7 Semi-Concert Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C7-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C7-16-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Yamaha-C7-16.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yamaha C7 is an example of 7&#8217;6&#8243; semi-concert grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class='iconlist_icon av-7wple-6534cf773dae08cb79686c05d75bde58 avia-font-flaticon'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\uf106' data-av_iconfont='flaticon'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \" ><div class=\"iconlist_content_wrap\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: Concert Grand Piano\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title  ' >Concert Grand Piano<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content ' ><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The concert grand is the largest of all grands, usually above 9\u2032 (275cm). The larger soundboard and longer strings produce greater volume and resonance of tone, thus making it the most majestic of all grands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Widely used in various types of concerts, and performances, it is the ultimate grandeur pianos by many professionals or pianists.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2607\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2607\" class=\"wp-image-2607 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg8-concert-grand-piano-5-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Kawai KG-8 Concert Grand Piano\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg8-concert-grand-piano-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg8-concert-grand-piano-5-450x338.jpg 450w, https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/kawai-kg8-concert-grand-piano-5.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kawai KG-8 is an example of 9&#8242; concert grand piano<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class=\"iconlist-timeline\"><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-01da66c8a430ece279119bac7dc1a336 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><\/p>\n<h4>Summary:<\/h4>\n<p>If you are playing professionally, or have a very large room and you have the budget for it; you may prefer the grand piano for its rich dynamic tones and crisp responsive key actions.<\/p>\n<p><u>Disclaimer:<\/u> the dimensions of grand piano may vary from various online sources.<\/p>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5457888664528246\" data-ad-slot=\"6429551488\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script><br \/>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Additional reading posts:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/4-beginner-tips-to-selecting-a-piano-that-is-right-for-you\/\">4 Beginner Tips To Selecting A Piano That Is Right For You<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/blog-understanding-upright-piano-types-and-sizes\/\">Understanding Upright Piano \u2013 Types and Dimensions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/piano\/kawai\/grand\/\">Find Kawai Grand Pianos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pianomalaysia.com\/new\/piano\/yamaha\/grand\/\">Find Yamaha Grand Pianos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Horizontal-type pianos aka Grand pianos comes with various sizes, starting from the smallest 4ft 6in small grand to the over 9ft concert grand. 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