Another words – if one is used to playing on any other brand of the piano one has to spend some time re-adjusting to Fazioli in order to truly appreciate what it can do in terms of the level of softness of the sound and the dynamic range. The reality is that they are very responsive to the touch and if the touch is not calibrated with understanding how sensitive the action is the velocity of playing is simply too much. I know that some pianists frequently voice an issue about all Fazioli pianos: that they are too loud. The touch is very responsive and light, which is typical for Fazioli. The action is super even across the entire keyboard with the brightness of the top balanced with the powerful base. Like with most Fazioli pianos this baby grand is an Italian supercar under the hood despite its modest size. In my personal opinion Fazioli F156 is the best baby grand out there. However the nature of the personal relationship between a pianist and a piano is subjective and therefore I will begin with the one I consider to be my dream baby grand. Objectively these instruments are all superbly made and are perfect contenders to land anywhere on that top 10 list. I will list them in my order of preference as it is such a personal subject matter to me. In this article I intend to highlight the top 10 baby grand pianos I think are the best.

Time and again I discovered certain qualities that make a great baby grand piano stand out: the voluminous, rich sound, evenness of resonance across all registers and responsive, nuanced action capable of sophisticated touch and control. Whether at smaller performance venues, in conservatory classroom or a rehearsal studio baby grand piano is a ubiquitous companion of mine and I had the pleasure of clocking in hundreds of hours playing this essential musical instrument. By 1893 at the World’s Columbian Exposition, at which Kimball received the “Worlds Columbian Exposition Award”, Kimball was known for high quality and efficiency in manufacture.Having been an active concert pianist for 30 years I have had the privilege to play some of the best pianos in the world. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik, and these men initiated improvements to the piano line. Kimball hired veterans from Steinway & Sons and C. In 1887, Kimball began building a five-story factory for making its own pianos, and the next year produced 500 instruments of excellent quality. The Great Chicago Fire destroyed all of Kimball’s commercial assets in 1871, but he continued selling from his home, and rebuilt his dealership business. Kimball also sold less expensive reed organs. Founded by William Wallace Kimball (1828–1904), in 1864, Kimball moved from its earliest location in the corner of a jewelry store to sales rooms in the Crosby Opera House where Kimball sold pianos made by East Coast piano makers Chickering and Sons, the J & C Fischer Piano Company, Hallet & Davis, F.C. The Kimball Piano and Organ Company is a classic American brand which started as a piano dealership in Chicago in 1857. This is an excellent opportunity to own a piano which still has decades of useful life at a fraction of the cost of most used pianos.īaby grand size means it will fit in any space, and its contemporary high polish walnut finish is a deeper wood color that compliments most modern decors. This is the perfect instrument for someone who has always longed to own a baby grand, but has been waiting for the right piano to come along for the right price. This piano has a heart of gold, with a wonderful warm sound and inviting feel, and is fully backed by our unprecedented used piano warranty. The piano has been thoroughly checked by our certified technicians, and passed its S.T.A.R. This wonderful used Kimball baby grand needs a home!

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