If the instrument is to be considered as a serious rival to a good upright.
Baby grand piano size cm.
Model s baby grand.
The next up from the petite the baby grand measures around 4 feet 11 inches to 5 feet 6 inches in height.
At 5 1 155 cm this piano is the smallest of the steinway grands.
With its resonant tone and classic good looks the gm 11 will be an impressive addition to your home or studio.
Because smaller pianos produce poorer sound a baby grand should be at least 5 feet 7 inches wide to sound similar to a full sized grand piano.
In fact the minimum size for a grand seems to be 4 ft 10 in.
However the size of a grand piano can also impact its overall sound.
The action in such models was cut down in size and price and the strings are too short.
Although the best baby grand pianos will sound very similar to a good grand piano smaller grand pianos tend to produce less volume and have sharper overtones.
The first baby grand was built by ernest kaps in the 1860 s although only in 1884 was it first patented by hugo sohmer founder of sohmer company.
The primary difference between a grand piano and a baby grand piano is their length.
Weights differ slightly from model to model from brand to brand but on an average a baby grand piano weighs 500 pounds about 100 pounds less than a standard grand piano.
This design was introduced in the 1930s to invite the majesty of the steinway sound into almost any space.
Baby grands is a popular choice because of its sound quality aesthetic appeal and affordability.
The smallest of horizontal pianos the petite grand still produces a very powerful sound that is impressive for musicians.
The length varies from 4 to 9.
The standard width of a grand piano is also about 5.
Again when shopping for a piano check out the specifications of the piano you want to get exact dimensions.
Upright pianos weight about 300 to 350 pounds as a comparative.
While a concert grand piano can reach 9 0 3 in length 275 cm a baby grand piano is 5 0 5 6 152 168cm long.
Its size is usually around 4 feet 5 inches but can go as much as 4 feet 10 inches in height.