Best Grand Pianos for Beginner 2025

Perfect grand pianos for beginner - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Classical For Jazz For Professional Performance For Concert Halls For High-End Studios For Luxury Homes

BRANDS: Yamaha Steinway & Sons Kawai Seiler

Steinway & Sons A-188 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Steinway & Sons A-188

by Steinway & Sons

Luxury Homes Professional Performance Concert Halls

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual presence
• Investment value and prestige

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive purchase price
• Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons A-188, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

⭐ 4.9/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 582851

$38,159

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Steinway & Sons B-211 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Steinway & Sons B-211

by Steinway & Sons

Classical Professional Performance Jazz

Key Feature:

• Full dynamic range and expression

✓ PROS

• Full dynamic range and expression
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Requires significant space and proper room
• Extremely expensive purchase price

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano, Year of manufacture: 1960This fully overhauled grand piano, refined by our...

⭐ 4.5/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 549646

$60,489

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⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Steinway & Sons B-211

by Steinway & Sons

Luxury Homes Concert Halls High-End Studios

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Ultimate piano sound and touch
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Climate sensitivity and care requirements
• Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and tuned by our Steinway specialist and master...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 618433

$56,089

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Steinway & Sons M-170 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Steinway & Sons M-170

by Steinway & Sons

High-End Studios Classical Luxury Homes

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual presence

✓ PROS

• Investment value and prestige
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Regular professional tuning and maintenance
• Difficult and expensive to move

Steinway & Sons M-170, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

⭐ 5.0/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 602573

$41,789

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Thomann GP 188 E/P Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann GP 188 E/P Grand Piano

by Thomann

High-End Studios Professional Performance Concert Halls

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Investment value and prestige
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive purchase price
• Requires significant space and proper room

Thomann GP 188 E/P Grand PianoGrand PianoReady to play and tuned upRenner grand piano mechanismRenner...

⭐ 4.4/5 (20 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564705

$9,339

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Seiler 214 Concert Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Seiler 214 Concert Grand Piano

by Seiler

Professional Performance Jazz High-End Studios

Key Feature:

• Ultimate piano sound and touch

✓ PROS

• Investment value and prestige
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive purchase price
• Climate sensitivity and care requirements

Seiler 214 Concert Grand PianoGrand PianoRenner mechanismWeight: 450 kgLength: 214 cmKnee height: 62 cmColour: Black...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608778

$51,689

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Blüthner Model 6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Blüthner Model 6

by Blüthner

High-End Studios Professional Performance Classical

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual presence

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual presence
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Requires significant space and proper room
• Difficult and expensive to move

Blüthner Model 6, Grand piano*Used instrument - checked by our master piano builder*Year of manufacture: 1963Full...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 552349

$26,389

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⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Steinway & Sons M-170

by Steinway & Sons

Jazz Professional Performance Luxury Homes

Key Feature:

• Investment value and prestige

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Investment value and prestige

✗ CONS

• Difficult and expensive to move
• Requires significant space and proper room

Steinway & Sons M-170, Grand Piano*Second-hand instrument - generally overhauled and refined by our Steinway...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 551562

$32,890

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Yamaha C 2 X PEC - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha C 2 X PEC

by Yamaha

Concert Halls Classical Luxury Homes

Key Feature:

• Full dynamic range and expression

✓ PROS

• Professional performance standard
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Requires significant space and proper room
• Climate sensitivity and care requirements

Yamaha C 2 X PECGrand PianoThis grand piano has a clear tone full of purity and sonorityLength: 173 cm...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 543600

$30,789

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Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat

by Steinway & Sons

Professional Performance Concert Halls Jazz

Key Feature:

• Investment value and prestige

✓ PROS

• Ultimate piano sound and touch
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Regular professional tuning and maintenance
• Extremely expensive purchase price

Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 590993

$32,890

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Yamaha GB1 K SC3 PE Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Yamaha GB1 K SC3 PE Grand Piano

by Yamaha

High-End Studios Luxury Homes Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Impressive visual presence

✓ PROS

• Ultimate piano sound and touch
• Impressive visual presence

✗ CONS

• Regular professional tuning and maintenance
• Extremely expensive purchase price

Yamaha GB1 K SC3 PE Grand PianoSilent Grand PianoEquipped with Yamaha's SC3 Silent System with 12 different sounds...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559940

$18,359

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Thomann GP 188 WH/P Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Thomann GP 188 WH/P Grand Piano

by Thomann

Concert Halls High-End Studios Jazz

Key Feature:

• Ultimate piano sound and touch

✓ PROS

• Full dynamic range and expression
• Ultimate piano sound and touch

✗ CONS

• Difficult and expensive to move
• Requires significant space and proper room

Thomann GP 188 WH/P Grand PianoGrand PianoReady to play and tuned upRenner grand piano mechanismRenner...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 564706

$9,889

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#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Steinway & Sons B-211

by Steinway & Sons

Concert Halls Professional Performance Jazz

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Impressive visual presence
• Investment value and prestige

✗ CONS

• Requires significant space and proper room
• Climate sensitivity and care requirements

Steinway & Sons B-211, Grand Piano*Used instrument - refurbished and finished by our Steinway specialist and master...

⭐ 4.9/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 603173

$71,489

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Seiler 242 Concert Grand Piano - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Seiler 242 Concert Grand Piano

by Seiler

Classical Jazz Professional Performance

Key Feature:

• Investment value and prestige

✓ PROS

• Ultimate piano sound and touch
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive purchase price
• Difficult and expensive to move

Seiler 242 Concert Grand PianoGrand PianoRenner actionWeight: 490 kgLength: 242 cmKnee height: 62 cmColour: Black...

⭐ 4.5/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 608779

$65,989

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Steinway & Sons O-180 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Steinway & Sons O-180

by Steinway & Sons

Professional Performance Jazz Classical

Key Feature:

• Professional performance standard

✓ PROS

• Investment value and prestige
• Professional performance standard

✗ CONS

• Extremely expensive purchase price
• Regular professional tuning and maintenance

Steinway & Sons O-180, Grand Piano*Second-hand instrument - generally overhauled and refined by our Steinway...

⭐ 4.5/5 (2 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 564629

$37,939

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How to Choose the Best Grand Pianos

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced grand pianos typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Grand Pianos for Beginner 2025

Steinway & Sons A-188

Steinway & Sons B-211

Steinway & Sons B-211

Steinway & Sons M-170

Thomann GP 188 E/P Grand Piano

Seiler 214 Concert Grand Piano

Blüthner Model 6

Steinway & Sons M-170

Yamaha C 2 X PEC

Steinway & Sons M-170 black mat

Yamaha GB1 K SC3 PE Grand Piano

Thomann GP 188 WH/P Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons B-211

Seiler 242 Concert Grand Piano

Steinway & Sons O-180

How to Choose the Best Grand Pianos

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying grand pianos?

How much should I spend on grand pianos?

Are expensive grand pianos worth the investment?

What are the best brands for grand pianos?

Should I buy grand pianos online or in-store?

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