{"id":1578,"date":"2017-01-10T09:40:18","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T09:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2020-08-01T01:04:56","modified_gmt":"2020-08-01T01:04:56","slug":"how-to-make-upright-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/how-to-make-upright-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"How an upright piano is made"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\">\n<p>Upright pianos are pianos that have all the mechanics placed in the vertical plane. They are relatively cheaper models than a grand piano and are intended for houses with less physical space.<\/p>\n<p>The sonority of vertical pianos is somewhat lower than that of grand pianos but there are several qualities. And also various prices. But you can find grand pianos from 2000 or 3000 \u20ac, prices much more affordable than the 15,000 \u20ac that usually costs a grand piano.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Elements of an upright piano<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_custom_html_shortcode\">\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m sure you&#8217;ll be interested in&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/best-digital-pianos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ranking with the best digital pianos in quality-price ratio<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/buy-cheap-digital-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The cheapest musical keyboards for beginners<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/learn-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn piano by yourself and for free<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<p>An upright piano has the same elements as a grand piano because the philosophy is the same. The main difference is that the pieces are placed in the vertical rather than the horizontal plane. The main elements of an upright piano are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_bullets_shortcode thrv_text_element\">\n<ul class=\"tve_ul tve_ul6 tve_red\">\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">The keyboard: Formed by weighted keys of synthetic plastic that simulate the touch of ivory.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">The hammers: Connected with the keys, when a key is pressed a hammer connected to it falls and hits one of the strings that generates the musical note with its vibration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">The pegbox: This is the end closest to the keyboard and where the ends of the strings are &#8220;rolled up&#8221;. The pegbox is the system that tensions them at different pressures perfectly calibrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">Bridges: From the pegbox, the strings go tense up to the bridges, where the other end is inserted, so that they can vibrate freely. These bridges are glued to the harmonic board.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">Harmonic Table: It is a metal table, which collects the vibrations that reach the bridges through the strings and are amplified with the vibration transmitted to the harmonic table. It&#8217;s a sound amplifier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"\"><span class=\"bold_text\">Pedals: serve to regulate the vibration of the strings. The most important is the sharp one that blocks the system in charge of stopping the vibration of the strings. So that the rope continues to vibrate even if the corresponding key is released.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<h2 class=\"\">The manufacturing process of an upright piano<\/h2>\n<p>The first thing is to create the main frame. Woods are used such as maple among others.<\/p>\n<p>Then, the harmonic board and the bridges are placed, as well as a metal plate that helps to fix them. Putting these pieces together is a process that has to be done with absolute precision.<\/p>\n<p>In this point the lateral woods are placed and the piano already begins to have the majority of its profiled structure.<\/p>\n<p>The keyboard, hammers and pegbox are then placed. The pegs will give tension to the strings (similar to a guitar system). Each pin withstands an enormous strain so industrial robots are used for placing the strings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 527px;\" data-css=\"tve-u-15eb1d5ae3a\">\n<p><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-1583\" style=\"width: 527px;\" title=\"clavijero\" src=\"\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pins being placed with industrial robot in upright piano\" width=\"527\" height=\"314\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"803305339\" data-id=\"1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1.jpg 527w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1-38x23.jpg 38w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1-250x149.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/clavijero-1-168x100.jpg 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"thrv-inline-text wp-caption-text\">Pins being placed with industrial robot in upright piano<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<p>After placing the pegs and inserting the other end of the strings into the bridge, the tuning begins by means of specialized operators. In addition, all the other mechanisms must be regulated, such as the clubs, so that the force with which the strings hit is adequate.<\/p>\n<p>The hammer system and the keyboard are almost the last elements to be put on and regulated. The masses system requires calibration and each part has to be perfectly positioned.<\/p>\n<p>So that the keys have a weight and return to their place inside they carry metallic weights. This is what is called the Hammer Action system and it is what gives the special touch when playing the piano. This sensation is what a digital piano has to simulate perfectly in order to be used as a studio or professional piano.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 442px;\" data-css=\"tve-u-15eb1d5fa86\">\n<p><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-1584\" style=\"width: 442px;\" title=\"sistema-de-macillos\" src=\"\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos.jpg\" alt=\"Calibration of the hammer system\" width=\"531\" height=\"314\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"536823443\" data-id=\"1584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos.jpg 531w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos-150x89.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos-38x22.jpg 38w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos-250x148.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sistema-de-macillos-169x100.jpg 169w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"thrv-inline-text wp-caption-text\">Calibration of the hammer system<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-caption thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 442px;\" data-css=\"tve-u-15eb1d64dce\">\n<p><span class=\"tve_image_frame\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"tve_image wp-image-1585\" style=\"width: 442px;\" title=\"Adjustment of the keys and the Hammer Action\" src=\"\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas.jpg\" alt=\"Adjustment of the keys and the Hammer Action\" width=\"524\" height=\"270\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3264788747\" data-id=\"1585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas.jpg 524w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas-38x20.jpg 38w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas-250x129.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.buscarinstrumentos.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/puesta-a-punto-de-las-teclas-194x100.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"thrv-inline-text wp-caption-text\">Adjustment of the keys and the Hammer Action<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<p>With the previous steps the manufacture of a piano is finished, now only remains to polish the details such as painting and the like. Here you have the complete video of the manufacture of a upright piano. In the video we can see the rigorous controls needed to produce one of these wonderful musical instruments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_responsive_video thrv_wrapper\" data-overlay=\"0\" data-type=\"youtube\" data-embed_type=\"inline\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=19QJF1MIYmI\" data-embeded-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1tJoYWwkxW4\" data-autoplay=\"0\">\n<div class=\"tve_responsive_video_container\">\n<div class=\"video_overlay\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/19QJF1MIYmI\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/19QJF1MIYmI<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element tve_empty_dropzone\">\n<p>If you find this article curious and instructive, help us spread it by sharing it on your social networks. 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