$175,000 Piano Vs $13,000 Piano
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- Can You Hear The Difference between my 5'3 Hallet & Davis Baby Grand and this 7'4 expensive Bösendorfer? Using my Rode NT4 stereo condenser microphone, I play you two examples and quiz you to see if you can tell the difference between expensive and well...less expensive.
Thanks to Keyboard Concepts of Santa Monica for the opportunity to play this beast! It was so fun.
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Example 2 seemed deeper, richer, warmer and I was sure that example 2 had to be the Bösendorfer. Wow! Impressed and pleasantly surprised with how wrong I was.
i was wrong - and I liked your piano better. oh well.
Attempting to discern the difference of the two piano's tonal quality is made difficult in so many ways because of the mode of recording and play back. Stating the obvious. I got it wrong. The truth is that the art is in the artist. A great artist can make a good instrument sound amazing. You, Aimee, make both pianos sound awesome.
RoathRipper Me too! :o)
Chuck - Agreed completely! :o)
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I got it right. The Bosendorfer was a little deeper in a way. However, the musician makes the music, not the other way around.
I think your $5300 piano is one of the best piano deals of all time.
Al Wild Definitely, I will buy one for my self....someday lol, for now ill stick with my P115.
Agreed.
I strongly agree
th-cam.com/video/cdNr5-_-lFs/w-d-xo.html my son loved this 19,000 Yamaha mini grand.
I just purchased yesterday a 6’ Yamaha G3 for $3,000. I even had a piano technician come inspect it and it passed. The seller just didn’t know what he had.
I can tell the difference almost imediatly and was able to tell the first one was a Bosendorfer. HOWEVER, I will tell you that your piano is absolutely a beautiful sounding piano and can pass as a larger grand piano in the recording.
I definitely could hear the difference, and I suspected that the first one was the Bösendorfer, but I honestly preferred the darker tone of your Baby Grand. Subjectivity...
mk win Same!!
Dublin Aviation I have a Hallet and Davis (looks like a similar model) and I love it! ❤️
same
Really neat video and great performance! In my opinion one of the major differences between the pianos is best heard in how the tone sustains/fades after a note is played. The Bosendorfer really carries each sound over a smooth slope down, with rich tones. That being said, there are beautiful things about the piano you own too! And of course, listening with headphones or proper speakers is crucial here. Thank you again for a cool video :)
that is also because of the environment, and the sound recorder is basically ' autofocusing' the sound, by leveling volume against noise. fading out the notes in a weird way. the mid and upper section of pianos are kinda the same. you shouldnt be able to hear a difference between a 6 and 9 foot grand. except for the texture of the bass notes. shorterpianos are warmer. sometimes its even prefered.
I’m your fan, Nahre.
Wow , I was wrong!! I'm a classical composer and musician and I honestly like the Helmet and Davis better overall. I'm very surprised 😂
dang, I was SO sure that the second example was the Bosendorfer. I was sitting at my desk listening, all smug like "Oh yeah, I know that Bosendorfer sound when I hear it." WRONG!!!! This was great, thanks for sharing.
This is, by far, the best cover of this song. Literally the best arrangement out there ! Congratulations !! You're a great pianist and singer 🖤🖤. Greetings from Mexico !!
I guessed correctly! The Bösendorfer sounded more deeper, richer to me in the recording. I am used to hearing my Yamaha U1 upright at home, so BOTH pianos were amazingly good sounding! I suspect the action of the pianos were noticeably different for you? Nice video, thank you!
Al the Pal th-cam.com/video/cdNr5-_-lFs/w-d-xo.html my son playing on different mini grand Yamaha
Got it right, & I had not doubt about it; the difference is striking. Thanks for the demonstration.
Wow just wow your arrangement of light my fire was so unique 😍. Your voice is incredible, great job!
I had it backwards. Frankly, your piano has more tone as far as I'm concerned.
I was listening for the Bosendorfer signature warm tone and I am now interested in this cheaper piano as it seems to have a slightly more complex tone.
Bösendorfers tend to be more mellow and not as powerful (think Steinway) as other pianos, this by design, they go more for tone color. I learned this from an official Bösendorfer technician.
I suspect we had them backwards for much the same reason. I was listening for resonances from the extra strings, although I suppose my selection could have been sullied by my plebeian, untrained ears.
I can second that. Got it wrong too.
It is cause, the recording enviroment was different and the whole panning is mixed up.
I definitely much preferred the first one. It had a both richer and rounded tone to it. Great idea to compare them like this.
I could immediately tell the Bosendorfer. I was able to play one in a friend's studio. I was so taken with it! It is so amazing.
Thanks for letting us hear the different examples.
Aimee... anything that you put your hand to play is going to sound magical! Your use of sustain is perfect as well. I could tell the difference in the two, but it wasn't easy because TH-cam compresses things to a degree that makes everything sound similar. Thank you for your passion as well by the way!
I totally could hear it ... I could be wrong but you were more comfortable on your baby. :-)
Your own piano sounds absolutely gorgeous
I can't wait to play this on my tenor sax,. Throw in the soulful groove .. thanks again Aimee 😎
I like the 2nd example, the sound is more clear, and you play fantastic!!!
i could pick out the bosendorfer, but that's only because of it's very bell like sound. I have to say, you are getting a lot out of your hallet and davis. It sounds much better than I was expecting. Beautiful playing by the way.
I have always loved the Bosendorfer sound. The best thing Yamaha did was sample the Bosendorfer for their keyboards. I am just re learning the piano as an adult and the Bosendorfer sampling sold me on the digital piano to get (along with weighted action). Having said all that your piano sounds amazing AND you have a RELATIONSHIP with it, that is where the magic occurs in music. Thanks for the video!
How refreshing to hear your version of light my fire. That's so much better than the $175k piano. Truly talented. I'm glad to have stumbled upon you.
I guessed right, which apparently means I thought the Bosendorfer sounded almost magical. Of course, it takes a marvelous player like yourself to bring out that beauty. Perhaps, one day you will find yourself the owner of such a wonder. Best of luck to you and your continued success, I love your channel!
Love your channel and music! Bravo on beautiful playing and teaching.
Had the opportunity to play around 50 pianos over a couple days at a gallery with the same idea in mind. Most were fairly high end: Steinway C/D, Yamaha Hand-built 7', Bösendorfer (several including an Oscar Peterson signature edition that was $230K ! ), and a few Schimmels.
After lengthy time and discussion with the techs and my own tuner/tech, it all came down to voicing. A well voiced and well tuned piano will sound and feel amazing. That tuning and voicing will stay the way you want it longer with a quality construction instrument and your sound board will stand the test of time better.
Honestly, after all the playing, the $24K Schimmel was 99 percent of everything the best (but not most expensive) Bösendorfer was for around 1/10th the cost.
Out of curiosity about voicing and key action regulation, I took my $1,200 Baldwin upright that's almost 40 years old and had my favorite piano tech rework, re-voice and weight the keys. After several visits and around $500 I have a fantastic home practice instrument that rivals just about anything at the showroom.
Now the problem of finding a good tech.......that takes a lot of playing a lot of pianos and searching to find out who maintains the ones you like.
Thanks again for covering this very intriguing subject and doing it with such beautiful playing (and singing!).
Thanks John
If anyone's in or near Santa Cruz or Monterey counties; Fenton Murray is the top expert; fenton@murrayspianotuning.com Also has a beautiful new shop for major rebuilds.
She was lucky, *the $5300 piano is quite OK for the price.*
The expensive Bosendorfer piano is excellent, but they are sold for concert halls and rich folks who use them for decoration or tax deductions in hotels and restaurants.
You’re not only very talented but also gifted, the way you play it!?!, so much sentiment!, I’m a self taught singer and I wish I had a sister like you or even a friend who’d play for me, I could listen to you playing it for days and I’d never get tired of it. May god bless you. Ps: I recognized the sound of your piano...
Aimee - any piano YOU play will sound great (as long as it’s in tune)! It’s your playing that makes the difference...not necessarily the piano. Thank you for posting all of your videos. You are an inspiration!
Yeah, I picked the Bosendorfer first, because second piano just sounded a little smaller in overtones, depth of tone, hard to describe but certainly noticable. I would buy yours though...:) Great find and deal.
I got it right, because I was familiar with your piano sound , having listened to it before. I believe your piano sounds more "live" while the Bosendorfer was a bit more mellow. Both are beautiful, but such a talented musician as you can make almost any piano sing. Gorgeous version of "Light my fire".
Really? You thought that was more mellow? I actually thought the bosendorfer was brighter... But that might be just me.
Admittedly, sound is judged subjectively, and is influenced by the speaker system you are using.
Not even a question, the Bosendorfer is absolutely brighter, but within the realm of the Big Boys (Steinway, Yamaha, etc), Bosendorfer is definitely softer than the others. I was actually kind of surprised that Amy's baby grand was softer than the Bosendorfer.
My answer is correct.
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I could tell which was which, yours is a little flatter and being smaller makes sense. That said, yours sounds fantastic after factoring in the price. You actually helped me pick out my 6'2" Hallet Davis from a few of your videos. Thank you for your videos.
Hi Aimee, I picked correct. As soon as I heard example 2, I could hear compressed and less tonally rich dynamics particularly in the lower notes. Great playing by the way
As a recording engineer and music producer, I’d better be able to hear the difference!! Being frank, though, there’s no substitute for string length; you’re giving up 25 inches to the B! So, to be absolutely fair, this “contest” shall we say, was between apples and oranges, with your apples having to compete with the B’s oranges. Unfair comparison from the beginning.
Having said that, I believe whole heartedly had we put a 7’4” version of your piano up against the B, very very very few people on the planet would have been able to discern between the two.
Bottom line, bang for the buck? Your piano kicks the B’s butt, hands down!
I love the Bosendorfer, and was glad I could tell the difference, but I think the main reason I could tell the difference is because I knew how your piano sounded like...from watching all your other videos..... I need to ask ..How about the feel of each.. Did you like the way one reacted, compared to another? I have a Kawai MP11, although I know it is an electric digital piano, I really love the feel of it, and that is important to me.. I love a piano that has an awesome response, and also a piano that makes me sound better than I am...lol I loved this video.. Thank you... Den
I got it right, but I have a soft spot for the smaller 5'2" grands. I love the sound of yours. I was very lucky and was able to play the Bosendorfer 225 for a weekend when I accompanied a friend's lecture/recital at the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee. You call it a "beast" and I guess in size, it certainly is. The one I had the privilege to play behaved nothing like a beast. It remains the most responsive and intuitive instrument I have ever played. As soon as a thought crossed my mind, the piano "magically' turned that thought into exactly what I wanted. I will never forget that experience. My personal instrument is a Knabe that is around fifty years old. Thanks for your videos.
For what it’s worth, I’d call a Porsche a beast as well. Smooth to handle, responsive as heck and lots of power.
Aimee Nolte very happy new year I wish you a good health and good luck with your format
I was absolutely sure the first sample sounds better and brighter so my answer is right!
Price range between both instruments is crazy for such little difference, I've just acquired a Nord Stage 3 which ticks a lot of boxes for me personally.
I got it right! Fantastic arrangement - you just gave Keyboard Concepts a great plug - hope they know it - haha! By the way, you sounded great on both pianos!
Just bought my son a Hallet Davis 5'7", I don't play piano but have good ear for music and so is my 15 yr old son. We picked the Hallet Davis because the strings and hammers are German made just like the Steinway Grand, also the design of the sound board of the Hallet Davis was copied from the Steinway, they call it German face, the edge is also thicker to produce a deeper bass, this is the reason it was booming and does not sound like a small piano. The similarities of the Hallet to the Steinway sound was the nearest sound compared to other pianos like the Young Chang, Kawai, Yamaha etc. My son tried out a lot of pianos and we even recorded it, and the Hallet was the best sounding piano in the similar price range.
I guessed correctly. My thought was that the Bosendorfer has a richer sound (string length, etc.) and your piano has a brighter sound and a few of the higher keys are a little off. ;-) You made them both sound really good though.
With the lightly-played upper and lower register, it was very difficult to decide which piano was which in your test. The last notes in test number two gave it away. If you could play the entire range of notes on each of the pianos, we would all be able to hear just how wonderful your Hallet & Davis is, as well as hearing the majesty of the Bösendorfer.
I got it right, but primarily because the second one sounded like the playing of someone who was super comfortable. I could definitely hear the "relationship" that you said you have with your piano in the second clip... that told me what I needed to know. Your fingers settled into the keys in the second one which made your phrases absolutely gorgeous.
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I got it right, but I have a friend who has a Bosendorfer and I play it all the time. It sounds just like the one in your video! Bosendorfers are beautiful pianos, but yours is wonderful sounding, too.
I only suspected that your piano was second because there was a couple of keys slightly out of tune, and because often smaller pianos have a warmer tone. But, I love the tone of your piano. Such a great instrument for a steal!
I suspect the accoustics of the room could have made a difference. Bösendorfer sounds slightly brighter/sharper, but Aimee, your piano sounds warm and personal. Thank you so much for the comparison!
Got it right because of the room sound. Your room. Plus a certain difference on the lower register, which was to be expected, but was surprisingly subtle. My favorite recorded piano sound is the fabled Bechstein grand on Queen and Elton John recordings. Holy grail stuff. The sweetest I've ever played, though, is a 1927 baby grand that lives in Studio A at Sonic Ranch, in Texas. I love your channel!
I really enjoyed your treatment of "Light my Fire." Very nice! A few years ago I played a Bösendorfer at a piano store in SanDiego. They were so kind and let me play as long as I wanted. What an amazing instrument. Just improvising, its clear tones inspired me to play things I don't think I would have on another piano.
I could definitely tell there was a difference, and I guessed them correctly, but I guessed. There isn't something that I can point to and say objectively "that made me know that it was one piano vs the other". Not going to lie though, subjectively to my ear, I actually like the sound of yours better, certainly enough to justify not spending 25x as much. :)
I could tell the difference because Example II was more out of tune, sounded more like an upright. All pianos have a little bit of chorusing of slightly out-of-tune strings, but the Bosendorfer (Example I) had much clearer tonality. I suspect that the size makes a difference, in that with longer strings, it is perhaps easier to get into tune and - importantly - stay in tune. That said, a $5300 grand piano is a steal and worth every penny. For a few years, I owned a $750 grand piano - not as nice as yours, kind of beat up - and it was a pleasure while it lasted.
Same thing that I noticed. Her small baby grand sound a bit out of tune with mushed notes and the big grand was more precise and better tune. however, my crummy laptop speakers struggled and distorted more with the Big grand.
Aimee thanks very much for this demo. Yes I could tell a difference in the sound. The Bosendorfer has a brighter sound color to my ear than the Hallet Davis. Honestly, at first I didn't know which was which, I just knew one sounded brighter than the other. That is just my ear. I still would be very proud to own the Hallet Davis! Thanks.
Hi Aimee
Love your channel. Nice to hear you play & sing & I was surprised with your 5'3 piano. I had a harpsichord which was 6ft & thought that to be a minimum for ease of tuning & I figured that would go for pianos as well. Sorry I did get the answer wrong, however I will listen again with some better headphones. Peace.
I got it wrong! I thought example 2 sounded more expensive with mellow and mid range tones. Example 1 sounded brighter.
Frank Spears me too!!
Me too
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I got the example right! Yeah! Your piano of course is smaller and there's a noticeable difference in the sound "clarity" of the strings, especially the lower ones. You can hear the more "dissonant" overtones (compared to the bosendorfer) layering on each other especially while the damper pedal is pressed. That's pretty obvious and it's the reason why the bosendorfer sounds "cleaner", but also "colder", in fact some people might like the "warmer" and resonating character of your piano better - I do!
And let's not forget: you piano beautifully held a hell of a comparison with that monster!! It really sounds great! Besides that, your performance of course is the most important thing ;) Many compliments
Thanks Ben! Here’s a dead giveaway though...at the end of the 2nd example, I land on a high E note that is out of tune! Lol The Bosendorfer will never be out of tune as long as it is in that showroom! Lol
Aimee Nolte Music All pianos are out of tune anyway! (that’s what Jacob would say) 😂
Yes, I love the warmer sound of the 2nd clip. I wouldn't even spend money on a bosendorfer, after hearing this!!
Most of all, lovely playing. I tune & repair for a living. I'm very aware of how inspiring a beautiful instrument can be. There aren't too many of them where I live - -a Steinway D, a B, a Petrof Passat. All very lovely instruments. Personally, I could never justify the extra cash for the great sound over your little grand. Great playing again....really enjoyable.
I was really surprised that I found the tone of yours preferable to the Bosendorfer, which I thought a little tight. Great video. Thanks.
I totally could tell the difference; don't know how to explain, but it sounded like the first piano is still searching for its owner while the second one sounds more happy, warmer and with more character! The Bosendorfer sounds a bit too "precise" and less spontaneous? BTW, great vocals on the song!
I was wrong. BUT. I liked the Tone of the Example #2 better. It sounded mellower than Example #1 to my ears.
I guessed wrong 😆 changed my mind after hearing sample 2 as sounding "wider". Usually very accurate guessing between makes & models. You got a good deal on the new baby grand :)
Got it right (for a few reasons). The Bosendorfer, like all acoustics pianos, have a distinctive sound from their soundboard(s). I like the Bosendorfer soundboard because of the 'woody' sound and the snap to the hammer action. You also sound very comfortable and familiar on your own 'axe', naturally. Very nice recording and great topic - love sound comparisons. European Steinway is my absolute favorite - lots of punch and very powerful overtones. Great job Amy 👍
I thought #2 sounded better. I know you used the same mic setup for both recordings, but it sounded like something was going on in recording #1 where the stereo field didn't have much in the middle. It sounded like right-hand notes were coming from both sides as if there was a reflection. So the Bosen sounded kind of hollow for that reason, to my ear. Either way, your piano at home sounds great and the way you're micing it is working!
I heard something funny in the stereo field too, what sounded like a delay between the left and right channels. Is it possible they may have gotten slightly out of sync somehow?
I was going to comment the same thing. Definitely something strange going on with the stereo imaging in the first example. It would be a better comparison if the piano s were miced from further away.
You guys are saying the same thing but in a different way
I nailed it! The Bosendorfer sounded more "sterile" to my ears. It was wonderfully tuned, and I think it would sound fantastic in a concert hall, but yours had a bit more character, I thought. I wonder how much of that is the acoustics of the room an/or my familiarity having heard you play that piano a hundred times. Or it was a good guess ;)
On a different note, I noticed you changed the gender of the speaker in "Light My Fire". I've had this conversation a few times in the past with my musician friends and it always seems to boil down to two arguments. Either 1) the song tells the story the writer wanted to tell, and you shouldn't change the gender because (to some degree) it changes the meaning of the lyrics, or 2) the song is malleable and up to the performers (and listeners) interpretation, so you can change the gender to tell the story that you, the performer, want to tell. I'd be interested to hear your opinion on the matter. Great video as always!
Sometimes I don’t change gender. That’s a more recent decision of mine. I’ve been singing this one for years so I changed it like ten years ago before I decided it doesn’t really matter. Now it’s just habit.
I agree, especially in a tune like this. I don't think it really makes a difference. I think music., like literature, is up to the listener and performer and authorial intent is far less important. Nice rendition of that tune, by the way. I was pleasantly surprised when I heard you start singing. I certainly wasn't expecting the Doors :)
loved piano number two and the fact that is yours made it even better
Thank you. Am the beneficiary of this lovely demonstration, not solely the pianos in question as much as your wonderful scoring, playing (singing) ability. Thank you immensely. (My forty plus year old Baldwin M still delivers. Some beyond superlative "lesser" pianos out there. Case in point the HS you have......... ) Take care always. Again, thank you.
Nailed the Bosendorfer right away but I know what they sound like. I thought your piano sounded great, if you had the Bosendorfer full time it would really sing - So you better start saving up! Bosendorfer - the very best materials, greate workmanship, incredible durability, it can take incredible punishment from players and still sound great. Most of us just need a great sound and consistent feel and so we can buy something much cheaper plus our families can eat. Great demo though now I have piano envy again.
I think the first sounds a bit softer, and not as harsh in the high end
yeah that was pretty much how I picked it.
Miss Aimee, good morn. The sound is accentuated and made so emotionally caressing at 5:30 - 5:40. It feels like the connected notes are rolling. Just exquisite and lovely. I played back your soundtrack on a desktop PC into a Samsung QLED TV via HDMI. Then out the back side Optical-Digital Audio output through a powered Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) to a Klipsch 2.1 Promedia THX certified powered speaker system. The sound is just exquisite, powerful and precise. Not sure how accurate the reproduced sound is, but I don't care about that. Just know that the music is soooo enjoyable. Especially when you slow roll the notes. I don't know how to play the piano but my ears can tell when someone is playing well or not, and whether the piano itself sounds good or not. The Bosen just has the piano-ness sound that feels extended without sounding tinny or brassy or broken - pinpoint and exact. Like the difference between a cheap car and Jag/Mercedes. It also helps that you used a Rode condenser mike. Just for giggles I also listened to the same track on a separate 9.1 system powered by a Denon Receiver both in straight stereo and Atmos surround - it merely sounded more expanded and detailed. Would love to hear other pieces similarly played. Nice voice too. Thank you and bravo!
Ha, I was wrong. I thought your piano recorded greater depth and resonance! Hey fabulous arrangement of a great 60's classic Aimee!
Pity for me. I decided to be clever. Example one sounded to me too sterile...like a Yamaha....I like my upright Feurich better.... Example 2 sounded way more richer. So...an older less good tuned piano? After both examples I decided to stay with my Feurich. You see I was wrong too! Lucky for me, if I would have decided to buy example 2 it would not cost me a fortune. Thanks!
I guess the correct answers but I think i'll stick with my 600$ Yamaha P115 nevertheless :-)
And I shall stick with my £350 Yamaha P45 until I can play well enough to justify spending more :-)
Marco Oselini me too...
Me too !!
Same!!!! 🙌🏾
Maafa 1619 omg😂 I just got a great deal on an old upright and it's amazing. I'll justify getting a more expensive grand when I get outta highschool and have a "real" job after college
Got it! Only because a baby grand sounds to my upright like the Bosendorfer sounds to your 5'3. It had richer sound, though I don't know how to quantify that.
Both sounded nice. The first had a dryer sound. You certainly did well with your 5k. I really like the movement of the piece you are playing. I have this saved for brush practice.
There was a distinct difference in the brightness of tone in the upper registers on the Bosendorfer as opposed to the Hallet. Yet, there was a very noticeable softness of the Hallet and almost smokey type of sound. Some may say a warmer sound. Personal preference for a musician depends on how he or she accepts the sound quality of the instrument, but at least in this test, both would probably be acceptable if not for the huge price difference. Had it been possible, I would have thrown a Steinway into the mix.
Difference? Yes. A 150000$ difference? lol, nah.
I got it wrong! I listened to it on crappy speakers, though...
I felt your piano has a very nice "singing tone". The background resonance with the melody was really nice.
I've never come across your channel before, but I was able to correctly tell the difference. Both pianos have excellent tonality, however, I could distinctly tell which had longer strings and deeper tone. You've earned my subscription :)
I like your piano better :3
The bösebdorfer is the first and you piano is the second . By the way you should tune your piano
Nicky Lb a little bit off tune piano sounds beautiful and warmer
The Bosendorfer is warmer. Such an awesome video and great playing on your part. Thank you so much.
Thank you, Brian.
I guessed right! I think the Bosendorfer seemed to have a crisper sound to it, where the Hallett Davis reminded me of some Yamahas I have played. I could tell the difference but I still think they both sound great
Could tell the difference, but got it wrong
You got a great deal on your piano.
Thanks, Aimee. That was fun. I guessed correctly. It was tough, though. The room sound was different in each recording, so that complicated the choosing. The bass notes were the giveaway. I have a Yamaha C7D that I shopped and shopped to find. I played a lot of C7's in the process until I found one that has bass notes that sound even better than a lot of 9' grands. I have played a lot of different pianos over the years.
This needs to be on the radio. 📻 Sooooo much better than what’s out now for sure!
Amy, your piano is slightly out of tune, especially in middle registers. This was a dead giveaway. I bought a hybrid Yamaha piano (N2) because I could not stand having my piano being out of tune. With my hybrid I have a sound of the 100k piano with the benefit of it being always in tune since the sound is digital. The action is like on analog piano so it feels like playing regular grand.
Two years after thinking the same... I would sell the AvantGrand and get myself a real piano. Many advantages (no tuning, less space, different voices, settings etc., silent when needed without changes in sound quality), but the sound just ain't there. JMHO.
“It feels” but it is not!
This guy has to be joking.
I am thinking to trade my Essex for a kawai digital baby grand for the same reason. My piano gets out of tune so fast especially in the summer when its hot. And it costs $100 or more to have it tuned.....
And I am a beginner but out of tune piano just kills the " feeling".
@@dlevi67 so what did you do
I preferred your piano.
I guessed correctly but mainly (I think) because I recognized the sound of your piano from your videos and live streams. It’s not just familiarity though. Your piano has a particular tone, timbre and - when combined with your voice - creates a beautiful texture that I think I prefer. A certain voice with a certain instrument can sometimes create a third “voice” that’s more than the sum of its parts (in this case 1 + 1 = 3) and that’s the best way I can think to describe it. You’ve definitely got the right instrument there, as staggeringly beautiful as the Bösendorfer looks and sounds.
Wow I loved the second one even more.. a richer warmer sound!
I really couldn't hear much of a difference. Certainly not one that made one piano better than the other. But I'm a just a dumb bass player who can barely handle one note at time.
The same
Certo: ma noi li ascoltiamo prevalentemente registrati. Quindi tutta quella differenza di costo non ci può stare, mug
I feel very good, thank you
Both very good. But correctly guessed. Listening with inexpensive NOOT earbuds.
I can recognize the sound of Bösendorfer, I love it really much and I use it in my concert! Really lovely piano, especially playing Chopin's pieces. The sound sweet and balance!Hope to get one!
Thanks Aimee for the video. I got it right too. I'm not an expert in piano but to my ears the very clear difference is when Aimee plays a combination of notes (chords, continuos arpeggios or a long run with pedal). The Bosendorfer just gives much more clarity than Aimee's Baby Grand.
Wow I was sure the 2nd example was the Bosendorfer a lot more definition in the sound...Amie keep your piano and go buy a Ferrari!
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Beautiful playing. I guessed the Bosendorfer correctly. Possibly from listening to Tori Amos for years. I really like the sound of your piano as it’s less bright, and gets dark (tonality in a good way).
I got it right, biggest differences are clarity and power in high frequencies.Also i think I am going to love your sound. Amazing performance.
Your concert grand is a powerhouse! Really nice sound - very rich.
I got it right. I do prefer the Bosendorfer but not by $ 162,000....or $169,700 in your case. You certainly made the best deal.
Amazing! Both your singing and your piano!
Great job Aimee, thank you !! I think that this is another prove that a well adjusted instrument might be a better choice than the most expensive... I actually prefered the second one which was your own piano. At the end of the day I believe the best is what we have, that's the best for each one. Mine is Yamaha p115, that's marvellous for me !!! There's a piano Teacher in the neghbor, she has a 1890 Bechstein, and she invited me to try it. I was nervous, but at first chord, it was not tuned... what a frustration,... I go to my always tuned p115.
WOW, your baby grand sounds amazing! And you got a good deal on it 👍