Which is Better, Upright or Grand Pianos?

from http://livingpianos.com/piano-myths/which-is-better-upright-or-grand-pianos/

Grand pianos are generally better than upright pianos. However, there are 2 reasons to consider an upright piano:

• Limited space
• Limited budget

Although an upright piano may be considered because of space restrictions, because of its design, a baby grand may be easier to place. The back of an upright piano is ugly. This is why it is almost always placed on a wall. So you need about 5-feet of wall space to accommodate an upright piano (even a short one).

However, a baby grand piano looks good however you place it. The flexibility allows for placement in a corner or even the middle of a room. So in some instances where space is at a premium, a baby grand may be easier to place than an upright piano. (Continue reading...)