The upright piano has been around for more than two hundred years. It is used extensively by professional pianists in all styles of music. Its rival, the grand piano, still has the edge as the instrument of choice for the classical virtuoso, but, because of its size and cost, it is beyond the reach of most people. When purchasing an upright there a few features that you need to consider. This article will explain some of these and help you in your decision when you come to buy a piano.
There are two main types of upright piano, the acoustic and the digital. The main difference between the two is that the sound of the acoustic is achieved by a mechanical system of hammers hitting strings to produce the notes. On a digital the notes are produced electronically. Two other major factors might influence your choice of whether to buy an acoustic or a digital. These are weight and price. The acoustic's construction produces a bulkier and much heavier instrument. Something that you need to consider carefully if the room in which you intend to play has restricted access. Digitals are generally smaller and very much lighter and easy to move around. Although the best digital pianos can be as expensive as mid-priced acoustics, the cheapest ones are relatively cheap.
When choosing a piano the sound that it produces is paramount among its features. This is an area where the electronic version has lagged behind its acoustic counterpart. There have been major improvements along this front in recent years, however, and the best digital pianos rival all but the very top acoustic models in terms of sound quality.
One aspect of playing that is very important to any player is the feel of the keys. The way in which acoustic instruments are made gives their keys a weighted feel, which means that the softness or loudness of the note played depends on how hard the key is pressed. Many digital pianos at the cheaper end of the price range don't have this feature. If they do it is often a bit crude compared to playing a traditional acoustic.
Another advantage that a digital instrument has over the acoustic upright happens to be the lack of maintenance that is required. The acoustic needs to be tuned and the various mechanisms checked and serviced on a regular basis. Digitals, on the other hand, need no maintenance whatsoever. However they do tend to lose their overall tune after a few years of use.
Not so long ago most people would have said that the digital instruments would never be able to compete on equal terms with the acoustics. The development that the electronic instrument has had over the years, however, has produced digital pianos that produce sounds that are difficult to tell from those of the acoustic. There are other factors that will influence the choice between them, of course, including price and weight. The information in the preceding paragraphs should equip you to be more confident in deciding which type to buy.
There are two main types of upright piano, the acoustic and the digital. The main difference between the two is that the sound of the acoustic is achieved by a mechanical system of hammers hitting strings to produce the notes. On a digital the notes are produced electronically. Two other major factors might influence your choice of whether to buy an acoustic or a digital. These are weight and price. The acoustic's construction produces a bulkier and much heavier instrument. Something that you need to consider carefully if the room in which you intend to play has restricted access. Digitals are generally smaller and very much lighter and easy to move around. Although the best digital pianos can be as expensive as mid-priced acoustics, the cheapest ones are relatively cheap.
When choosing a piano the sound that it produces is paramount among its features. This is an area where the electronic version has lagged behind its acoustic counterpart. There have been major improvements along this front in recent years, however, and the best digital pianos rival all but the very top acoustic models in terms of sound quality.
One aspect of playing that is very important to any player is the feel of the keys. The way in which acoustic instruments are made gives their keys a weighted feel, which means that the softness or loudness of the note played depends on how hard the key is pressed. Many digital pianos at the cheaper end of the price range don't have this feature. If they do it is often a bit crude compared to playing a traditional acoustic.
Another advantage that a digital instrument has over the acoustic upright happens to be the lack of maintenance that is required. The acoustic needs to be tuned and the various mechanisms checked and serviced on a regular basis. Digitals, on the other hand, need no maintenance whatsoever. However they do tend to lose their overall tune after a few years of use.
Not so long ago most people would have said that the digital instruments would never be able to compete on equal terms with the acoustics. The development that the electronic instrument has had over the years, however, has produced digital pianos that produce sounds that are difficult to tell from those of the acoustic. There are other factors that will influence the choice between them, of course, including price and weight. The information in the preceding paragraphs should equip you to be more confident in deciding which type to buy.
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