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 Open Again
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.
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!
Personal, 1 to 1 service. Informative and factual about… read more products.Very impressive showroom.Quick turnaround on orders and excellent communication.
I went to the showroom with a view to replacing an… read more old piano on the recomendation of my piano tuner. The team were very helpful, listening to what I was looking for and suggesting piano's to look at. I narrowed it down to one piano, but then changed my mind. I had a second visit to look at more instruments and found the one. My new piano was delivered promptly and I am enjoying playing it.
Great experience. Bought a Hoffman baby grand piano… read more which is absolutely stunning. Customer service was great with speedy delivery that they managed to alter on the day to accommodate me.
As a middle-of-the-road amateur, both musically and… read more financially, I was initially very nervous about embarking on this bucket-list quest for a midlife diversion. But we soon found ourselves unexpectedly at home as Mick and Richard welcomed us in to the showroom. Before we knew it, we were enraptured by the diverse makes and models in this pianistic treasure trove, hammering away in some sort of speed-dating frenzy (with the pianos) -- I can still feel the butterflies in my stomach as I came to think of it.Richard gave us ample time and space to explore and indulge ourselves, checking in here and there just to answer any questions we had and made us feel very comfortable through the matchmaking journey. At the end, we didn't only purchase our ideal piano but, as a bonus, received an unforgettably blissful experience in this showroom.It's been a week since the arrival of our piano, and every day has become so surreal now that we are able to summon such acoustic pleasures from our living room -- literally music to our ears. Thank you, Richard.
Really delighted to meet Colin at the showroom. Such… read more a lovely person with a wealth of knowledge. The showroom itself was also amazing, I didn't want to leave! Very, very pleased with the Yamaha CLP745 but next time I'm hoping I'll be able to buy one of those beautiful grand pianos
Absolutely delighted with our Yamha U3H silent piano.… read more From beginning to end the customer service has been impeccable and very personable. Would highly recommend Richard Lawson Pianos.
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