🎹 The World's Best Piano Brands 🎹

🛒 See More Steinway & Sons Pianos HERE ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/product-...
🛒 See More Yamaha Pianos HERE ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/product-...
🛒 See More C. Bechstein Pianos HERE ▸ https://geni.us/Bechstein
🛒 See More Kawai Pianos HERE ▸ https://geni.us/kawai-pianos
🛒 See More Schimmel Pianos HERE ▸ https://geni.us/schimmel
🛒 See More Pearl River Pianos HERE ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/product-...
💕 Subscribe to Merriam Pianos HERE ▸ http://bit.ly/SubscribeMerriam
🔔 Click the 🔔 bell to be notified of all videos! ▸ http://bit.ly/SubscribeMerriam

#WorldsBestPianoBrands #PianoBrands #BestPianos

0:00 - Video Introduction on the World’s Best Piano Brands
0:21 - Steinway and Sons
1:24 - Yamaha
2:18 - C. Bechstein
3:22 - Bösendorfer
4:16 - Blüthner
4:57 - Kawai
5:54 - Fazioli
6:36 - Schimmel
7:11 - Pearl River
8:01 - Final Thoughts

Hi everyone and welcome back to another piano video here on the Merriam Pianos Youtube channel.

1. Steinway & Sons
Established in 1853, Steinway & Sons is arguably the most recognized name in the piano world. Known for their early innovations, longevity and broad tonality, they make a range of pianos that are loved by both professionals and hobbyists alike.

2. Yamaha
Yamaha is one of two major Japanese brands that has become a household name in music. They may produce dozens of different types of instruments, but it all began with their pianos back in the early 1900's. Being the first Asian-made piano to successfully marry the efficiencies of large-scale production with European and American piano design, they've built a loyal fan base who consistently rely on their solid musical performance at affordable price points.

3. Bechstein
Bechstein, nicknamed "the king of pianos", is the largest premium piano producer in Europe, and like Steinway in America, was an important innovator and icon of luxury throughout the later 1800's and various periods of the last 100 years. They have undertaken a complete overhaul of their entire lineup and production over the last 10 years, and with substantial new investment from its German ownership, appears well positioned to extend their European prominence into North America and Asia. Bechstein-branded pianos are built in Germany, with their more affordable W. Hoffmann line built in the Czech. Bechstein's are known for their exacting construction, colourful tonality and precise actions.

4. Bösendorfer
Based in Vienna, Bösendorfer has been making high-quality pianos since 1828. Their pianos have a distinctive tone that usually delivers a warm, brassy bass and singing, lyrical treble. Following their purchase by Yamaha, the tone and construction of the pianos have moved towards a typically modern concert sound with their VC line, although they have maintained some of their models in the traditional spruce rim format. The instruments are highly prized, although they remain more popular in home settings

5. Blüthner
Like Bechstein and Steinway and Bosendorfer, Bluthner was considered one of the "big 4" European producers, and it remains a unique and respected builder. Based in Leipzig, Germany, Blüthner has been crafting pianos since 1853, and include several distinct features such as their alloquot scale that deliver a distinct, golden tone.

6. Kawai
Along with Yamaha, Kawai is the other highly-respected Japanese builders. Kawai pianos are known for their innovative technology, such as the use of ABS-Carbon for their actions, and their even scale designs and rich, warm sound. Their Shigeru Kawai hand-made pianos were amongst the first Asian-made instruments to be considered on par with a European standard, and remain highly prized for their exacting hand-made construction and versatility. Kawai also has a large digital offering, and along with Yamaha has one of the widest product ranges of any piano builders on earth.

7. Fazioli
An Italian brand established in 1981, Fazioli has quickly gained a reputation for their superior quality and expressive grand pianos.

8. Schimmel
Founded in 1885 in Germany, Schimmel pianos are recognized for their superior craftsmanship and resonant sound. They remain built in Germany, and have a distinctive touch and sonic playing experience, with a highly shimmery treble and exquisite sustain.

9. Pearl River
Pearl River remains a great alternative to used instruments and increasingly a reliable and trusted option for mid and high-level students as well.

Connect with Merriam Music:
● Website ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/
● Contact Us ▸ https://www.merriammusic.com/contact/
● Instagram ▸   / merriammusic  
● Facebook ▸   / merriammusic  
● Twitter ▸   / merriammusicinc