When it comes to pianos, the old maxim "The bigger, the better" is usually true.
Vertical pianos come in various sizes.
The shortest is the spinet, about 35" to 39" tall. Because the action (the mechanism that transmits your keystroke to the hammer) is of a different design, a spinet will usually have a lighter and less responsive touch than a larger piano. And the spinet's smaller soundboard and shorter strings produce a thinner tone.
Consoles, 40" to 44", have a compact action that sits directly on the back of the keys. This design improves both the touch and the tone over the spinet type.
Pianos that are 45" to 48" are called studio pianos, and those 49" and above are called uprights. These larger pianos have the advantages of full-sized actions, so their touch is the most responsive of all vertical designs. With their larger soundboard and longer strings, they are capable of a richer and fuller tone.
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