The grand piano is in a sense the purest of all piano models available on today’s market, retaining the original shape of the pianoforte.
The action of a grand piano is placed horizontally, meaning that the hammers rely on gravity alone to return to position. This offers more reliable note repetition, whilst also allowing for greater keyboard control and a wider range of musical expression – which is why a grand is frequently the favoured piano of professional players.
With their large soundboards and long strings, the sound of a grand piano is capable of a depth of tone and an array of colours which just isn’t possible with most uprights. With these instruments, it’s possible to access all of the nuances of character that even the most challenging music calls for.
Why choose a grand piano?
Grand pianos are often considered the original and the best. They do inarguably have a larger footprint than an upright piano, but since grand pianos are available in a range of sizes, they can nevertheless be accommodated in smaller settings, particularly where baby grands are concerned. And thanks to competitive rates, they no longer have an exclusive price point – which is why they can now be found away from the concert hall and enjoyed in the homes of professionals and amateurs (and fans of great style) alike.
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Now that the most recent lockdown has ended, we are pleased to announce that Richard Lawson Pianos is fully reopen again! That means that you can once again visit our magnificent showroom and view our vast selection of instruments. We have full social-distancing measures in place for everyone’s safety, and have hand-washing and sanitizing facilities in-store. To find out more information, or to make an appointment with us, please give us a call on 01923 720974.
Colin was highly professional and informative, especially… read more for me and my husband who do not possess a great deal of knowledge about pianos. The delivery was smooth and without any hitches and it was the perfect surprise for my son! All in all a wonderful buying experience which I cannot recommend enough!
My wife and I recently bought a refurbished Yamaha… read more U3 Piano from Richard Lawson Pianos. The team were really informative and we felt very supported when making our decision. We were keen to receive the piano before Christmas and Richard went to every effort to make that happen.
Great experience, Colin in particular was very helpful.… read more Piano delivered and ready to play in a very short time also. Recommend using Richard Lawson as they are real piano experts.
Cannot recommend Richard Lawson Pianos highly enough.… read more I am delighted with my wonderful Bosendorfer piano! I was really impressed by the number of grand pianos available at the showroom to try out and was given as much time as I liked to wander around and have a good look at all the pianos. Colin was delightful and very knowledgeable. The delivery and installation of the piano went so smoothly - having owned a grand piano for many years, I have seldom had such an efficient and easy experience.
Highly recommend Richard Lawson pianos. The amount… read more of pianos they have available to try is impressive and Colin is extremely knowledgeable. I did not feel rushed or pressured into making a decision to purchase and tried well over 30 pianos! They understand that finding the right piano is important and I fell in love with a beautiful Yamaha U3. Delivery was well arranged and efficient.
I simply can't recommend Richard Lawson Pianos… read more highly enough.Firstly, their customer service is second-to-none and are extremely responsive to enquiries, often coming back to me within the hour and always keeping any commitments made.Secondly, Colin is extremely knowledgeable and offers as much advice and expertise as you need. In my case, I was allowed as much time as I felt I needed to select my perfect instrument from a very wide choice of all piano types to suit all budgets. I was left alone to compare and contrast the many instruments on display and at no time was in any way pressured, but with Colin always on hand.One simply should not choose a piano without visiting their modern, expansive showroom. I am absolutely delighted with my purchase and for the excellent service from initial enquiry through to expert delivery. Absolutely delighted.
Recommended by a friend who bought a Kawai K800 from… read more Richard Lawson. We went to the showroom to try on the pianos. Richard spent time with us explaining each piano patiently. Bought a Kawai K300 at the end. Love the experience and the price match. Thanks Richard and Colin
I had very good shopping experience with Colin at Richard… read more Lawson Pianos Ltd. He gave us advice on how to select our first piano. And the delivery was went very smooth. I will recommend to my friends if anyone would think to buy a piano.
I recently bought a Kawai K500 Aures 2 from Richard… read more Lawson Pianos for my study at home, and couldn't have been more impressed with the service. The choice of pianos in their showroom is huge, and the trade-in paperwork was dealt with very quickly and without fuss. Colin's advice was civilised and expert, and he had a good understanding of what I was going to use the piano for. Strong recommend!
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