SMALL BUT MIGHTY
‘Clavicembalo col piano e forte’
Essentially translated into: A harpsichord that can play both soft and loud sounds.
Today, we know this instrument simply, as a piano.
A piano is usually, one of the first things you may notice when you walk into a space. Especially if it’s a grand piano in a living room.
It invokes curiosity. Usually, one can’t help but stop by it and play a few notes. This is the effect that pianos often have on people.
Hearing those vibrant, sprightly notes on a piano
anywhere lifts the soul.
For a musician to be able to perform optimally, the piano needs to be quick in its touch response, have a wide dynamic range as well as a varied tonality.
Modern pianos are simply categorized into grand pianos
and upright pianos.
However, given the lifestyle in today’s day and age, not everyone has the space or the budget to fit a large grand piano into their homes and lives.
So, if you find yourself short on space and still want that rich, luxurious piano sound, this is where the compact grand piano comes into the picture.
Just like a beautiful piece of furniture that takes pride of place in your home, a piano is crafted with high quality material and tools, which is often why pianos are expensive. They are built using fine woods and contain thousands of delicate parts that contribute to the overall function and sound.
Now, unlike a piece of furniture, a beautiful piano does not only occupy space but has more benefits. As people who have grown up around pianos in their homes can agree, it is often a communal gathering space in a home where music is played, songs are sung, and occasions are celebrated. Pianos are part of the fabric of memories that tie together families and relationships. It is a connecting factor for people. Picture sitting around and listening to a family member or friend playing a piece of music they have taken the time to master. Doesn’t that evoke feelings of nostalgia and memories of better times?
As time goes on, you may consider giving your piano a new home. If that time ever comes, rest assured that you will always find a buyer who will see eye to eye with you when it comes to prices. This is because, the value of your instrument is retained through generations. If anything, they attain more value. Such is the build and durability of a well crafted piano.
As a renowned interior designer once said, the piano gives a living room a purpose. That purpose is to be a common meeting and relaxation space for members of the home. Apart from this, it serves as an element of luxury décor.
Keeping this in mind, it is important to consider the finish and color of the piano you choose to display in your home. Yamaha’s compact Baby Grand piano’s were designed with this in mind as well. Featuring different finishes and styles, from high gloss black to polished wood, it has something for everyone.
What’s
the difference? You may ask, between a regular concert grand piano versus a baby grand piano?
The size, for starters.
A standard grand piano consists of a wide soundboard and stretched out strings under the case. When a key is pressed, a small hammer like tool hits each string to produce a certain note.
The compact or baby grand piano has the standard 88 keys like the grand piano albeit with a smaller soundboard.
Therefore,
it isn’t as loud as a concert grand piano. The
soundboard and the strings are housed inside the case.
Keep
in mind, the grand piano is often the instrument of choice for large events,
wide stadiums or open
spaces where the sound must cut through heavy ambient noise and resonate everywhere.
Whereas the baby grand piano is made for smaller spaces. This is why you will often find baby grand pianos at restaurants, malls, schools and living rooms.
Make no mistake, compact or baby grand pianos still do sound full, resonant and vibrant. This is the kind of sound you want from a grand piano no matter the size.
When considering buying a piano, it is important to keep in mind the craftsmanship, experience of the manufacturing company, technology, quality of materials used, how or where you would be using it, as well as the cost that suits your budget. These factors translate into your final experience while playing the piano.
These are a few reasons why the name Yamaha stands out in the music industry. With over 100 years of experience crafting grand pianos, Yamaha’s grand piano’s represent affordable excellence.
Below are some of Yamaha’s compact and affordable grand pianos that serve your purpose – whether playing the piano is a hobby, a passion or a skill.
This
beautiful piece has been fine-tuned and tweaked to match refined musical
tastes. While its luxurious exterior may have you captivated, there’s more great news. The GB1K is
priced to suit smaller budgets. Now you can have your cake and eat it too.
The
GB1KG :
The stately authority of this Georgian-style design offers
the joy of owning and playing a piano, in a presence that is both simple and
dignified.
Think classic, timeless French design with the sounds of heaven.
Powerful, vibrant tones and a rich wooden exterior that houses advanced mechanisms inside. This style is for those who appreciate the finer things in life.
Whatever
your choice, the compact grand piano is sure to be a part of your best memories.
