When selecting a Steinway piano, it is important to understand that no two Steinways are the same. The company hand crafts each piano to bring out its own unique characteristics. For this reason, when choosing a Steinway piano, you should focus on meeting your own tastes, expectations, personality, and needs. With the proper information, you will have the knowledge to choose the best piano for you.
Sound: The sound of the Steinway piano is an important consideration when choosing the best piano for you. The woods used in making these pianos will cause the sounds to vary for each piano. For instance, sounds can vary from warm, shallow, and deep. As well, there can be a variation of richness, clarity, as well as level of brilliance. Your choice will depend on your personal preference so you should think about how you feel and what you hear.
Style: The piano can be considered a special piece of furniture and the type of style should be contemplated. Consider how well the style of the piano will integrate with the room. You should take into account which style best reflects the design and ambiance of the room. For instance, an ebony piano finish will look good with a room that expresses a professional or tasteful elegance. As well, a classic ebony spade leg looks good in a room with a traditional or timeless look.
Sensation: The sensation or feel of the keys is an important consideration when selecting a Steinway piano. The sensation means how much control you feel you have over the sound (tone). How heavy are the keys when you press them? It is recommended that you choose a piano has a light weight keys as it gives better control over the sound that produces. A quality piano is a piano that does not have a shallow or tinny tone, but a warm and round quality tone that fills the room with vibrations that lasts long.
Size: The size of the piano is another important factor to consider when choosing a your piano. Since every room differs acoustically, it is difficult create a set guideline for choosing the size of the piano. However, if you want a piano for its rich harmonic and tonal quality the largest instrument is the best choice. Also, a room that is at least 4 times the size of the piano is a good general guideline. If you are not sure, a Steinway dealer can provide you a grand piano template to help visualize the various sizes available. As well, the door and window placement also play a part in calculating the size of the piano. You can always bring a drawing of the room and its dimensions to the dealer.
Shopping for a Steinway piano is very different from picking out a furniture piece. You have to understand the quality and characteristics of the handcrafted instrument that makes each piano unique. A Steinway piano makes a great musical investment as it increases in value over the years and it lasts a lifetime.
