Upright pianos are often also referred to as vertical pianos, for obvious reasons, and are very popular pianos for piano players – especially whereplaying space is an issue. An upright piano is more compact than other types of pianos and is good for smaller spaces. It is popularly believed that the original upright piano was designed and created by Johann Schmidt who came from Salzburg, Austria. It is then believed that in 1802 Thomas Loud from London improved Schmidt’s upright piano design by creating the first upright piano to display the diagonally running strings.

Besides the obvious design of an upright piano they also differ on the inside. The frame and strings in an upright piano run vertically, rather than horizontally like in a grand piano. The parts of an upright piano include:

• The Top
• The Upper Panel
• The Music Rack (which holds the sheet music)
• Fall (the part which covers the keys)
• Keyboard
• The Bottom Panel
• And Pedals

Upright grand pianos are different to normal upright pianos in that the frame is considerably longer to accommodate longer strings. The heights of different upright pianos represent different characteristics and therefore different sounds from the piano.

Antique upright pianos are characterized as more than just used second hand pianos, they represent our musical history. A piano will become a part of you and your life, like so many antique upright pianos have in the past, so it is important to find the one that is perfect for you. Think about your available space, what you want from your piano, what level you are at with your piano playing, how many players are in your family and what is your budget? These are all important questions to ask before looking at the large range of pianos for sale.

If you’re looking for upright pianos for sale then you have come to the right place. Our passion for pianos is truly genuine which reflects in our service when you come in to buy an upright piano, upright grand piano, second hand piano or even an antique upright piano. Come and see our vast collection of upright pianos, or call us to discuss a particular type of upright piano you may be after.

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