Designed specifically to save on space, an upright piano takes up far less room than a traditional grand piano. It achieves this by having the strings and soundboard running vertically as opposed to being horizontal.
Why choose an upright piano?
Are you short on space? Are finances a little tight? Then an upright piano could offer the perfect solution.
If you’re looking for exceptional quality sound on a smaller budget, or you would love to own a piano but struggle for space, then an upright is ideal. Perfect for homes, schools, village halls, anywhere in fact, as thanks to their neat vertical design they can fit snuggly against a wall or be slotted easily into any available space.
Which upright pianos are best?
Well, that depends entirely on your playing requirements. And thanks to our extensive collection of upright pianos, we can help you to find the perfect choice.
Take Yamaha upright pianos for example – they offer something for everyone, regardless of where you’re at in your musical journey.
Yamaha pianos are renowned for quality craftsmanship and superb sound, but often the convenience of technology can be a real boon, which is why we also stock a range of upright digital pianos – ideal if you’re looking for connectivity, recording, or even silent playing options. These, alongside many other makes and models of upright acoustic pianos, mean there’s a perfect piano for everyone.
Need a hand deciding? Then why not book an appointment to visit the showroom or call 01923 720 974 to speak with a member of the team?
How do upright pianos compare to grand pianos?
There’s no denying a grand piano holds real appeal. Often regarded as the pinnacle of the piano world, they boast style and status, but that doesn’t mean upright pianos can’t compete – they do! And for many people, an upright acoustic piano, or an equivalent digital piano, can make a much better choice.
More compact, more affordable, and easier to house whilst still every bit as enjoyable to play – just some of the many reasons upright pianos are a household favourite.
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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.
Colin was a delight to deal with. We purchased our… read more first piano (an electric one) from Richard Lawson a few years ago when the children started learning. We now have bought an upright acoustic one. All the way from the guidance and to delivery, they have been great! We will be back I’m sure! I highly recommend them! Thank you Colin :-)
This week I was thrilled to have upgraded my Yamaha… read more G5 ( previously bought from Richard Lawson Pianos years ago!)…to a Yamaha C3X model. Was able to try out a wide selection of comparable pianos before choosing the C3X. The sales manager was very knowledgeable and helpful me understand some of the technical differences between pianos within my price range. I was left alone to try the pianos in my own time. Delivery and set up went smoothly within 2 days of purchase.
Purchased a U1 through Richard Lawson pianos and Colin… read more was fantastic and allowed us time to find our perfect instrument. Delivery was swift and smooth and we are very happy with our purchased. Would definitely recommend this place
The advice we received from Colin was thorough and… read more he quickly understood our requirements and helped steer us in the right direction for our new piano. Delivery was quick and well organised. We thoroughly recommend Richard Lawson pianos to assist finding the right instrument. Thank you!
Good selection of pianos. Colin was professional and… read more honest with his recommendations whilst selecting the piano . All our enquiries were answered promptly .The service right from selecting to delievery of the piano was excellent and hassle free.
Colin was extremely knowledgeable and patient, helping… read more us to find the perfect Yamaha for our home. He answered our millions of questions, and got everything sorted very quickly once we’d chosen the piano - even on a Sunday! We were thrilled with the whole service and would definitely recommend this showroom
We recently bought a Kawai GL10 ATX4 Silent Grand Piano… read more from Richard Lawson Pianos. From our first visit to the showroom to delivery, everything went incredibly smoothly and we had our piano in less than a week. Colin is exceptionally knowledgeable and really helped us make the decision about which piano would most suit us. It was also the best price we could find. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
We were delighted with the very professional service… read more we received yesterday when the team moved a piano for us. They were smart, friendly, on time and very efficient and it was a pleasure to deal with them.
Great selection of pianos. Knowledgeable, friendly… read more and professional staff. Had the opportunity to play many pianos to help make my decision, with no pressure. Piano was delivered within a week by skilled piano movers.
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