MODERN UPRIGHT PIANOS
Contemporary Upright Pianos for Modern Interiors
Our modern upright pianos are designed for contemporary homes and architectural spaces, combining European craftsmanship with bold, custom finishes.
iDyllic Upright
Square footage should not stand between you and your crystal piano dreams. iDyllic Upright is a compact yet a stunning option for the lover of all things contemporary.
Translucid Upright
Translucid upright piano is a compact semitransparent model for the lover of all things contemporary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Upright Piano Height
Upright pianos come in super compact sizes – console – and larger, more sonorous dimensions of a professional upright. For millions, the upright piano delivers tremendous value as it is an entirely acoustic instrument that saves space and money. Even premium uprights cost substantially less than a grand piano, and today’s technological advances make some designer uprights as dreamy as a high-concept sculpture.
Unlike the grand piano, whose soundboard and frame are horizontal, uprights are vertical. The height of the soundboard is what goes into different categories of the upright. The smaller upright is only 45”/115cm tall – called studio upright, followed by a larger professional or grand upright at as tall as 52”/132cm.
It is worth mentioning that the taller the soundboard (the back ‘wall’ of the upright), the better the sound will be. Such is the law of natural resonance – the larger wooden body will reflect sound waves better, mixing them in real-time, imbuing the piano’s sound with what is known as a unique voice. The length of the strings, which are longer on the taller upright, also adds to the tone quality by providing a deeper, richer overtone resonance, thus giving your piano more color. So if your space and budget allow, always opt for the taller, professional upright if you want your piano sound to be as close (and sometimes indistinguishable as with premium Blüthner Lucid uprights) from the grand piano.
How wide is an upright piano?
The width of the upright piano is pretty much standardized and varies from 58.4”/148cm to 60.6”/154cm, depending on the size and manufacturer’s design. Professional acrylic uprights such as Blüthner Lucid are at 60.6”/154cm, while some traditional wooden designs might come in at a few centimeters less.
All proper uprights have to have 88 keys – a professional standard.
Is it a good choice for beginners?
A good upright piano is perfect for the beginner, so long as it is 45′ tall or more. Spinets, the smallest vertical instruments, have inferior action and a limited dynamic range due to reverse-hammer construction, which affects the beginner’s learning curve and fails to provide the necessary physical muscle memory development. This will result in poor technical ability to play the proper piano and issues with sound production and dynamic control. If space and cost play a deciding role in your selection, it is better to buy a high-end digital keyboard such as these than a spinet. They simulate the weighted action of a grand piano and have fine-tuned dynamic responses comparable to a grand’s while costing the same as a spinet or less.
Can it be equipped with a player system?
Studio and Professional uprights can also be outfitted with the player system – which allows your piano to play itself. A terrific entertainment feature, it is also a valuable learning tool, as the pianist can duet with it and play with the player system simultaneously. Our current state-of-the-art player systems are controlled with any mobile device via a dedicated app and can be programmed in various ways.
Can it be equipped with LED illumination?
Blüthner Lucid uprights are in a league of their own when it comes to the illumination of their acrylic design. Multiple points of concealed attachment make our custom LED Kit turn your piano into a futuristic light installation. Various areas inside the piano and the back of the soundboard are controlled independently, giving you ultimate control as a lighting designer, with different color and pulsation combinations that will make this piano the single most exciting item in your home.
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