Piano Video Lesson: The World’s Largest Piano

Welcome to Living Pianos, I'm Robert Estrin and today we have a truly extraordinary story about the world's largest piano.

Let's start with something familiar. Most contra -grand pianos like Steinway's famous Model D measure around 9 feet long. This is the gold standard for concert halls worldwide. But some piano makers push these limits. The Busendorfer Imperial Grand, for instance, stretches to 9 .5 feet and even has extra keys in the bass range, creating a massive sound. Then there's Steward & Sons from Australia with pianos just under 10 feet. But it doesn't stop there. The Italian maker Fazzioli takes it even further producing a 10 foot, 2 inch contra -grand piano, currently one of the largest concert grand pianos in production today.

But now we're going to be talking about a piano even larger than that. Enter Adrian Mann, a young piano enthusiast from New Zealand who had vision that went way beyond anything we've ever seen. At just 15 years old, Adrian took on the incredible challenge of building the world's largest piano. When I say large, I mean massive. This piano measures a jaw -dropping 5 .7 meters in length, over 18 feet long. It took him 4 years to complete and the result is simply spectacular. What makes this piano truly special isn't just its size, but the sound it produces. The deep, resonant bass and rich tones created by the enormous soundboard are unlike anything you've ever heard before. It's a whole new level of piano performance. With strings so long that the vibrations create a truly immersive experience.

Adrian's creation stands as a testament to the dedication and passion of one individual, pushing the boundaries of piano craftsmanship to new heights. The sheer magnitude of this instrument challenges even the most seasoned pianist. And it all began with the dream of a teenager from New Zealand.

You can hear this piano being played by checking out the link in the description of the video.

So what do you think? Could this giant piano inspire a new direction for piano design in the future? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. I'm Robert Estrin here at LivingPianos.com, your online piano store. Thanks for joining me and I'll see you next time.

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