“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:

1. The longer the soundboard, the better. 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)
2. Longer strings produce better sound. 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.
3. Balance quality and price. Find a good balance between quality and price. A well-maintained high-quality piano is almost always better than a brand new lower-quality piano.
4. Consider the manufacturing materials. Avoid foam board, which will dampen the sound, and signifies low quality manufacturing. Instead, look for solid wood.
5. Go with a reputable brand. Stick with brands that have a good reputation and are known for their longevity, such as Yamaha or Kohler & Campbell.
6. Know how to pick a used piano. 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. If you’re newer to pianos, check out our guide on how to make sure you get the best quality used piano possible.

5 Best Grand Pianos for Families

The experts at The Piano Gallery have put together a list of the best grand pianos for families based on data from the pianos customers have purchased and loved over the past 40 years we’ve been in business! We’ve included information about the skill levels, price, and dimensions for each. Check out the list below:

This article was originally published in August 2021 and has since been updated for information, accuracy, & relevance.

About the Author

Mikelle Despain

Piano Insights Author

Mikelle is a classically trained pianist and former piano teacher who has been in the piano retail industry for over 20 years. Her dream piano is a Yamaha S5X. She currently provides expert insights for Piano Gallery to share information and advice for buying, playing, and enjoying the piano. When she's not writing or playing piano, she's spending time with her four kids, tending her vegetable garden, boondock camping, hiking, or cooking overly-extravagant meals for friends.

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