The goal of any piano lamp is to provide the best possible lighting so that the pianist can flawlessly read the music without difficulty in order to avoid eye strain. Because pianos differ in style and height there are piano lights designed specifically for certain types of pianos. In order to choose the right one for your furniture, you must first know exactly what type and size of piano you have.
Upright pianos have vertical strings and come in many different heights. Spinet, Large Spinet, Console and Full Upright are all types of Uprights. Spinets come in heights ranging from 36-38″. Large Spinets are from 40-42″, Consoles are usually 45-46″ and Full Uprights are the tallest and range from 50″-56″ in height.
In a Grand Piano the strings are horizontal. There are three types of Grand Pianos classified by size. The Baby Grand is the smallest in size and measures anywhere from 4′ – 5′. These are typically found where space is a concern or in studios as practice pianos. The Standard Grand Piano ranges in size from 5′ -7′. This is the size most people think of then they use the term “Grand”. The longest in length is the Concert Grand Piano. It measures between 7′ and 9′. Concert Grands are used for what the name implies… concerts and large settings and are the #1 choice for performing artists around the world. The longer the piano means the bigger the sound board and thus the bigger the sound resonator. So if you are choosing a grand piano lamp, be sure of your instrument’s measurements. Continue Reading…
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A piano cover is a must for any person who has a piano that is not used on a daily basis. Many older pianos are placed in back rooms and not cared for as part of the regular upkeep of the household and suffer from deterioration at much earlier ages as a result. A piano cover can protect a piano from early aging by protecting it from the dust, mildew, sunlight and dampness of unvisited rooms.
A growing number of piano owners today are purchasing piano covers in order to protect the piano from grandchildren and pets. While grandchildren are always welcome to play the piano and enjoy the lovely sounds as they plunk away at the keyboard, it is best to keep the piano covered and protected when the grandchildren are not playing it. A number of household pets can quickly learn to call the piano home, at least for a long afternoon nap. I have seen many homes where the cat will use the strings of a grand piano as a wonderful resting place. While it is very relaxing for the cat, it is not great for the piano and can cause harm to the inner box and will likely cause the piano to lose its tune more quickly. Keeping the piano covered with a well constructed piano cover will allow the pet to find a better location for the afternoon snooze and the owner of the piano to more fully enjoy the musical instrument.
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Any good tradesman knows that he will indeed end up blaming his tools if he does not have the correct equipment. This is the place to start, but also the place to end for many people, since the cost of obtaining the right tools will outweigh the cost of hiring a professional mover for ‘one off’ moves.
1) A piano trolley with good sized wheels. Often professionals use pneumatic wheels which cope with uneven surfaces better. Furniture skates designed for indoor use can be useless, even disastrous for outside use, since their small wheels catch on and exaggerate any deformity on the ground. For example, they might sink into a gravel drive, hit a raised pavement slab, and most likely, make a mountain out of the smallest step.
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