Piano, Upright
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The Upright Piano is a popular keyboard instrument in which strings struck by hammers produce the sound. It is more widely used than the grand piano because it is cheaper and occupies less floor space : the strings run vertically rather than horizontally. The upright piano is used for playing a wide range of music including popular songs and classical music.
| Family |
| Keyboards |
| Pitch range |
| Variable : this example is seven-and-a-quarter octaves (88 notes). |
| Material |
| Wood, with iron frame, and steel strings. |
| Size |
| About 3 ft 4 in-4 ft (1-1.20 m) tall. |
| Origins |
| The upright piano developed from the grand piano in the early 19th century, when people wanted a cheaper piano that occupied less floor space. |
| Classification |
| Chordophone: an instrument that produces its sound by the vibration of strings. |
| And also... |
| The strings cross over each other to save height. The earliest upright pianos were over 8 ft (2.40 m) tall. |
