Grand pianos and their designations.

[David Ilvedson]

I agree with under 5 feet but my measurement includes the overhanging lid...

David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, California



----- Original message ----------------------------------------
From: Avery <avery1 at houston.rr.com>
To: "Pianotech List" <pianotech at ptg.org>
Received: 5/27/2006 6:12:47 PM
Subject: Re: Grand pianos and their designations.


>At 08:04 AM 5/27/2006, you wrote:
>>Hi Everyone,
>>    When dealing with customers about grand pianos, I have two questions:
>>When someone  says to me, I have a grand  piano that is 6 foot, 1 
>>inches, etc. where do they measure to get those figures?

>"Traditionally", it's from the back rim to the edge of the keyboard! Lid open.

>>The second question is: is the term "baby grand" just a commercial 
>>product-selling term (like upright grand which has no meaning) with 
>>a specific length, or should we talk to our customers about small 
>>grands, and large grands?

>IMO, I've always considered anything under 5' a "baby" grand. 
>Anything else has a model number which designates the size!
>I've even heard a Steinway B called a baby grand! I wonder what 
>they'd call a 'D'? :-D

>Avery
>University of Houston


>>Thanks for your help.
>>Vinny Samarco