UPRIGHT PIANOS
Spinet
At the shortest end of the scale is Spinet Piano; about 36” - 40” high. Popular in small or difficult to access areas, such as apartments or attics.
Studio
The upright piano most often seen, the studio ranges from 43” to 47” high. Usually used for practise and educational purposes; most studio pianos have direct actions; with only grand pianos besting their efficiency and accuracy.
Console
A little bigger than the spinet; the console is about 40” to 44” high. The console piano is usually characterized by a compact design that mimics furniture; and, if well made, can rival poor grand pianos in sound quality. This makes it a popular piano given its size and tone.
Professional
The tallest of upright pianos usually range from 47” to 52” high. Most comparable to a grand pianos, out of all upright pianos.
GRAND PIANOS
Baby Grand
On the smaller end of the scale lies the baby grand piano; usually usually 5’ - 5’4”. Popular for small spaces, as a first piano, or when a bigger piano isn’t fiscally possible.
Living Room Grand
Around 5’10” to 6’1 in length. Most commonly found proudly displayed in the living room.
Parlor Grand
The smallest concert grand piano comes in at about 6’2” to 6’9”. While still small enough to fit into almost any home, this piano is perfect for those who wish for a full, rich bass. Also found in smaller recital halls or even recording studios that simply don’t have the size for larger models
Concert Grand
Musical Overkill, nine feet in length or more; this is the piano reserved for the best concerts, symphonies, and educational institutions: possessing enough projective power to reach everyone in a 2000+ seat venue, without microphone.
Medium Grand
At about 5’5” to 5’9”, the medium grand can be seen in households, but more commonly in educational or training settings. Popular with those who want more string length and soundboard surface area than a baby grand, yet cannot fit a small concert grand piano.
Parlor Grand
The smallest concert grand piano comes in at about 6’2” to 6’9”. While still small enough to fit into almost any home, this piano is perfect for those who wish for a full, rich bass. Also found in smaller recital halls or even recording studios that simply don’t have the size for larger models
Music Room Grand
In a large range from 6’10” to 7’10” this piano category is what most people see as the main “Grand Piano”. Found in top recording studios and small to medium concerts, even prominent schools of music; this piano is also used in the homes of many of the best musicians. The usual key length of 22 or so inches allows the pianist superb control compared to smaller models.