“When I had nothing else, I had my mother and the piano. And you know what? They were all I needed.” Alicia Keys
Buying a grand piano for your family is no casual matter. People develop deep connections with musical instruments that often start at early childhood and continue throughout their lives. When you buy a piano, you are opening the door for your family to experience a new medium of expression that far surpasses the notes on a page. Situs Slot Terpercaya
Because of the gravity of the purchase as well as the financial investment, we wanted to offer some tips for what to consider when purchasing a grand piano for your piano. Below are 6 tips for buying a grand piano for your family and our top 5 recommendations for a grand piano for your family.
6 Tips for Buying a Grand Piano for your Family:
- Get the longest sound board that will fit the designated space. The longer the soundboard, the better the sound. (To learn more about soundboards, check out The Piano Deconstructed: The Soundboard)
- While we’re on the subject of sound quality, keep in mind that, in this case, bigger is better. Bigger pianos have a better sound because of their longer strings, which creates a lower inharmonicity.
- Find a good balance between quality and price.
- Avoid foam board, which will dampen the sound, and signifies low quality manufacturing. Instead, look for solid wood.
- Stick with brands that have a good reputation and are known for their longevity, such as Yamaha or Kohler & Campbell.
- If you decide to buy a used piano, look for a good brand and make sure the piano has been well taken care of–this includes never having had (or needing) any major repairs.
5 Best Grand Pianos for Families:
Yamaha GB1K Baby Grand Piano:
Player Skill Level: Beginner/Early-intermediate
Price: $
Dimensions: 5′ L x 57″ W x 39″ H
Description: Yamaha’s smallest and most affordable baby grand piano that still packs a powerful punch when it comes to sound. A great piano when accommodating a tight space.
Yamaha GC1 Grand Piano:
Player Skill Level: Late-intermediate/advanced
MSRP: $$
Dimensions: 5’3″ L x 59″ W x 40″ H
Description: One of Yamaha’s more popular pianos, this baby grand combines the rich tonal character and duplex scaling of their full-size grand pianos with manufacturing methods that translate into cost savings for you!
Yamaha GC2 Grand Piano:
Player Skill Level: Late-intermediate/advanced
MSRP: $$
Dimensions: 5’8″ L x 59″ W x 40″ H
Description: Yamaha took the expressive quality of their grand C2 pianos and combined it with less expensive manufacturing practices to create a superior quality baby grand that families can afford and fit in their homes.
Yamaha DGB1K ENST 5’ Disklavier Baby Grand Piano:
Player Skill Level: Beginner/Early-intermediate
MSRP: $$$
Dimensions: 5′ L x 57″ W x 39″ H
Description: Take the GB1K baby grand piano and combine it with futuristic features, and you’ve got the the DGB1K ENST. Family members of all skill levels will enjoy functions such as recording and playback, the patented Yamaha SILENT Piano system, and streaming Piano Radio.
Yamaha C2X Grand Piano:
Player Skill Level: Late-intermediate/advanced
MSRP: $$$$
Dimensions: 5’8″ D x 59″ W x 40″ H
Description: This medium grand piano has been engineered to create the voice of a concert piano with features such as a thickened back frame and updated strings. Truly, this instrument has a big heart for such a small size!
This article was originally published in August 2021 and has since been updated for information, accuracy, & relevance.
Hello, I am interested in some of your baby grand pianos that are on sale and I was wondering about pricing.
Can you assist me with the prices for those that are on sale?
Hi Kelli! We aren’t allowed to post sale prices online for our baby grands, but we do have some great pricing going on now. If you’d like to give us a call, we can give you sale pricing over the phone!
There is a used Yamaha advertised locally. Seller says it is G1 series and well taken care of and not played all that much. Asking price is $8000. Is this a good piano, and is the price in line with a used Yamaha in good condition?
Hi Nancy! We recommend checking the serial number to make sure it was seasoned for North America. If you do a Google search, you should be able to find that information. And if it’s not too terribly old, $8000 is a fair asking price.