Baldwin Piano Sizes

When I went piano-hunting for my youngest daughter’s classical music class, I was bombarded by a host of different options; so much so that it became a chore to choose the right one. I wanted to make sure I got the right size, performance and acoustics for a lifetime of practicing and playing, and was … Continued

Steinway Baby Grand Piano Preparation

First introduced in the 1930s by the Steinway & Sons Company, the Steinway baby grand piano is 5 feet and 1 inch in size, which compares to 5 feet and 10 inches of a living room grand or the majestic 8 feet, 11 inches of the concert grand. The Steinway Company began in 1853 by Henry … Continued

Baby Grand Piano Atlanta Stores

Music is one of the most wonderful of all our earthly joys, if not the most wonderful. It’s safe to say that every human has been touched by music. Even the most primitive cultures enjoy music. It’s the rhythm of life itself. From the rhythmic heartbeat heard within the womb to the last breath we … Continued

Why Does A Piano Have To Be Tuned If We Are Not Playing It?

The other day, a friend of mine said he missed his daughter’s  playing their lovely baby grand piano while she was away at college, but was glad he was saving money by not having to tune it.   Having too often seen the repair bills and serious damage of instruments that were not regularly tuned, I explained … Continued

What To Look For In A Piano Store

What makes the piano so special?     Throughout the ages, music has enhanced mankind’s quality of life; and no instrument has produced more beautiful music than the piano. 500 years ago, Queen Elizabeth I took pride in her mastery of the piano’s forerunner, the virginals; in the 18th and 19th centuries masters Mozart, Bach, Brahms, Beethoven and … Continued

Grand Piano and Baby Grand Piano – What is the Difference?

Pianos have been a part of worldwide culture for generations. Today, modern pianos have three basic shapes; grand piano, baby grand piano and upright. Most of us are familiar with both, although grand pianos are seen more frequently outside of the home in locations such as museums, symphonies, operas, playhouses and at numerous performances within almost … Continued