Large grand versus small upright pianos: Factors of timbral difference
Alexander Galembo, Lola L. Cuddy · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 1997
The difference in timbre, especially in the bass range, is one of the important reasons why pianists prefer large grand pianos to small uprights. The work discussed in this presentation addresses acoustical and design factors responsible for this difference. [Work supported by NATO and NSERC.]