If you are giving some thought to making the purchase of an upright piano there are a few things that are good to know. Knowing a little about the background and history of these pianos is a good place to start. Also referred to as the vertical piano, is called that because the strings are in a upright rather than prone position. They are a great model for the average home seeing they take up much less space than a grand piano.
The introduction of the first of this type is believed to have been around 1780 in Austria, although no one knows for sure. The first patent was put in place in 1800 with a model made with a metal frame. By the mid 1800's, many others were being introduced with unprecedented workmanship. They soon became popular for use in public hall dances and recitals, as well as school music rooms.
Costing far less than the grand piano, the uprights prove to be a great alternative for the beginning player. Even then, these musical instruments do not come with a small price tag, and they should be insured as they are considered to be an asset. Keep these following points in mind when shopping for your personal choice.
Be aware that not all uprights are the same size. Different heights and widths are available to suit the needs of the buyer. Dealers should be well known and offer a wide variety of features and prices. Never make your choice on the first one that you seem to like. Continue to shop around and see what is out there.
One of the greatest features of the upright is its tonal quality. The best sound most likely will come from the older models. Today's manufacturers have a difficult time capturing the essence of the sound that the handmade models could produce. Nothing was more delightful to the ear.
Now that you have a short list of places that are offering what you desire, go back again and take another look. Play the instrument if you can or bring along someone who can. If you have given thought to saving a bit of money by purchasing a used piano, you need to begin looking right away. They last for so many years, older models are not easy to come by. There may be one listed in the classifieds and keeping your eye on auctions may help you locate one. Always have these older upright piano's checked for flaws and defects. If you happen to locate one that is in excellent condition, buy it and never look back.
The introduction of the first of this type is believed to have been around 1780 in Austria, although no one knows for sure. The first patent was put in place in 1800 with a model made with a metal frame. By the mid 1800's, many others were being introduced with unprecedented workmanship. They soon became popular for use in public hall dances and recitals, as well as school music rooms.
Costing far less than the grand piano, the uprights prove to be a great alternative for the beginning player. Even then, these musical instruments do not come with a small price tag, and they should be insured as they are considered to be an asset. Keep these following points in mind when shopping for your personal choice.
Be aware that not all uprights are the same size. Different heights and widths are available to suit the needs of the buyer. Dealers should be well known and offer a wide variety of features and prices. Never make your choice on the first one that you seem to like. Continue to shop around and see what is out there.
One of the greatest features of the upright is its tonal quality. The best sound most likely will come from the older models. Today's manufacturers have a difficult time capturing the essence of the sound that the handmade models could produce. Nothing was more delightful to the ear.
Now that you have a short list of places that are offering what you desire, go back again and take another look. Play the instrument if you can or bring along someone who can. If you have given thought to saving a bit of money by purchasing a used piano, you need to begin looking right away. They last for so many years, older models are not easy to come by. There may be one listed in the classifieds and keeping your eye on auctions may help you locate one. Always have these older upright piano's checked for flaws and defects. If you happen to locate one that is in excellent condition, buy it and never look back.
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