What marking would indicate a very fast tempo?
Vivace – lively and fast (156–176 bpm) Vivacissimo – very fast and lively (172–176 bpm) Allegrissimo or Allegro vivace – very fast (172–176 bpm) Presto – very, very fast (168–200 bpm)
Which of the following markings is appropriate for describing a slow tempo?
Italian musical terminology makes regular use of the following tempo markings: Larghissimo—very, very slow, almost droning (20 BPM and below) Grave—slow and solemn (20–40 BPM) Lento—slowly (40–60 BPM)
Is FF louder than MF?
More subtle degrees of loudness or softness are indicated by: mp, standing for mezzo-piano, meaning “moderately quiet”. mf, standing for mezzo-forte, meaning “moderately loud”….Dynamic markings.
| Name | Letters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| fortissimo | ff | very loud |
| forte | f | loud |
| mezzo-forte | mf | average |
| mezzo-piano | mp |
Is grand piano louder than upright?
In addition, grand pianos emit sound from above, while upright pianos emit sound from the back end, which is usually placed against a wall. For those reasons, grand pianos can be much louder than uprights.
Which piano is better Steinway or Yamaha?
The sound of a Yamaha is what I would consider being “stable”. It’s much easier to voice a Steinway to sound like a Yamaha than the other way around. The model piano really does make a difference when comparing Steinway and Yamaha. Overall though I think you’ll find Yamaha pianos to be much brighter overall.
What is the best sounding grand piano?
These best piano brands are lauded as Top Tier performance brands, infinitely higher quality than the mass-manufactured pianos with perhaps the more familiar sounding names.
- Bösendorfer.
- FAZIOLI.
- Grotrian.
- Sauter.
- Shigeru Kawai.
- Steinway & Sons (Hamburg)
- Steingraeber & Söhne.
- YAMAHA.
Can a piano be tuned after 50 years?
Unless a piano is moved frequently, it should hold tune well after about the first year or so, depending on the conditions where it is placed of course. So, a piano that was stored in a garage and was never played or tuned will suffer through the years more than one which is properly maintained.
What can you turn an old piano into?
Check out these 15 gorgeous upcycling projects that will preserve at least part of your old piano and help you create a gorgeously musical aspect to your space!
- Piano tool bench.
- Piano mini bar.
- Piano front desk.
- Piano computer desk.
- Standing piano head board.
- Grand piano planter.
- Glass covered piano key coffee table.
How long do upright pianos last?
40 to 50 years
What are the best used upright pianos to buy?
At this price point you should be able to find a console or studio upright that has a good musical sound, and a solid touch to the action. The best examples of pianos in this price range are Yamaha, Kawai, Young Chang, Sammick, and Sohmer. Yamaha would be the best in this category.