Size and Sound

[Don]

Hi,

It depends on the particular piano but I would lean towards the seven
footer--you can't fight with nice long bass strings (all other things being
equal)

At 08:31 AM 9/5/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello,
>As a lurker on the list I have enjoyed learning more about the technical
>side of the piano. I have two questions and I hope some members might
>respond either on the list or privately.
>
>First, How do you judge the appropriate size piano for a given room. My
>room is long (29 feet) and relatively narrow (12-14) with fairly high
>ceilings. I am torn between the 7 foot piano of my dreams(which I fear may
>be too much piano for the room), the 6'1 that practicality urges and the
>6'4 compromise.
>
>Also, the brands I am considering are Yamaha (C-3) and Boston in carious
>sizes from 5"10- 7'2 (which I'm told plays "bigger" than its size because
>it is wider than a conventional grand.).
>
>It's become more of a technical issue than a price or preference one, so I
>am hoping some of you can shed some light on how I should make my decision.
>
>
>
>
Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.
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REGINA, SK
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