Grand piano

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A grand piano is the concert form of a piano. A grand piano has the frame and strings placed horizontally, with the strings extending away from the keyboard. Grand pianos are distinguished from upright pianos, which have their strings and frame arranged vertically.

Grand pianos are typically used for concerts and concert hall performances, although baby grand pianos are available where space is limited. The strings on a Grand Piano are longer, resulting in a louder and 'performing' tone.

Famous manufacturers include Bösendorfer, Bechstein, Broadwood, Fazioli, Schimmel, Steinway & Sons, Yamaha and Kawai.

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Piano
Artcase : all manufacturers of grand pianos realize exceptional grand pianos (artcase) certain are only decorations or spectacular modifications of the existing (working feet, marquetery, painting) the others are radical modifications as Pegasus of Schimmel or the M. Liminal designed by NYT Line and made by Fazioli. It's possible to ear the M. Liminal here.