What is the console piano?

Console piano is a specific category of upright or vertical pianos. The vertical piano differs from a large piano in that the sound plate runs vertically than horizontally, with strings stretching down. The console piano is one of the five categories of vertical pianos, with four more spinet, consoiette, studio and professional.

The main difference in five categories is the total height of the piano. The actual piano of the console ranges from 40 inches (101.6 cm) to 44 inches (111.8 cm) and is in the middle of the height ranges for vertical pianos, the piano is the shortest and the professional is the highest. Almost all vertical pianos on average 24 inches (61 cm) from floor to the bottom of the keyboard and deeper from just 21 inches (53.3 cm) to 26 inches (66 cm).

The console piano gained popularity at the beginning of the 19th century as a piano that integrated the design style of furniture with furniture and high -quality middle class tone. It was originally a 40-inch (101.6 cm) piano, but inThe versatile versions began to appear, with a standard of 42 inches (106.7 cm). The console and other upright pianos are usually cheaper than a large piano and take up significantly less floor space. This and their design similar to furniture make them an extremely popular choice for many houses today. Their appearance ranges from wooden surfaces with complex inserts to modern, lacquered finishes and elegant lines.

Although the piano is an optimal piano in terms of sound quality, the console piano satisfies the musical hobby of most fans and domestic enthusiasts. Vertical chains and compact size can change the tone and resonation of music, but the piano of a quality design can create a sound very close to a larger large. This type is by far the most popular of all pianos sold, undoubtedly because of its practicality combined with performance.