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A grand piano will have a horizontal Harp, meaning they are laid out in a larger circumference, area above the ground below it.The grand piano tends to have a rounded kidney / triangular shape, with 3 legs at key points for stability. They will range in many sizes , based mostly on the length fronm the keydeck to the opposite end , or the bow. They commonly range from a petite baby grand (under 5ft Length) to Concert grands, which can range from 7'1 to 14 ft (only a few in the world this large).  

What i would use to qulaify a piano , for moving purposes at least, is a baby grand is 6 ft or shorter, semi concert grand from 6'1 to 7' and concert grand from 7'1 to 9 ft. The reason we ask are for purpose of proper equipment needed, to pricing , to the degree of difficulty the move will entail. 

This is the most common description of classic cabinet grand piano , but they do differ even further with special model pianos , to the inventors trying different ideas for pianos, please remember piano s are still technically in its infancy , only really making a standard ideology for pianos in the last 100 years or so . 

For moving a grand piano we will use a piano skidboard/ stretcher to safely place the piano on its flat side and to remove the remaining legs. For a 5 ft piano we will use a 5ft or 6 ft board. over 6ft to 7ft we use a 7ft skid board.  And for over 7ft we will use the 9ft skid board. There are few other practiced methods, which apply differently for circumstances. ie : when doing a C&A , where we would travel with an artist on tour, we likely use a chariot which is similar , with wheels attached to the board, and works out being this is the only piano the crew will being moving for the day, while touring with an artist. 

With a piano , a major point to remember is that the piano is made of wood. Wood, unfortunately, does not last forever. The wood , which comprises roughly 90 % of the piano, will dry up and have basic issues of any wood item. Understanding that there is a certain level of attachment to this item that accompanies us , throughout our musical journey. However there is also the economical vs sentimental balance.

The sound board , which is where the sound will bounce off when the string is struck, is seemed together, and will look like a new floor with no cracks. However over time , and season changes of the climate,  the seems expand and contract, and eventually will start to form small cracks over time. hen the pin block which is where the strings attach to pins are fastened by wood , so to tighten or loosen , per the tuning, will dry up. Once they dry up they will not be able to hold a tune, the strings apply thousands pounds of pressure to make certain pitches. 

When deciding on to refinish the piano , have replacement of working parts of the piano and discarding, would want to speak with a piano re finisher, regarding what would need to go into bring the piano back good condition. 

The sound boasrd , which is where the sound will bounce off when the string is struck, is seemed together, and will look like a new floor with no cracks. However over time , and season changes of the climate,  the seems expand and contract, and eventually will start to form small cracks over time. hen the pin block which is where the strings attach to pins are fastened by wood , so to tighten or loosen , per the tuning, will dry up. Once they dry up they will not be able to hold a tune, the strings apply thousands pounds of pressure to make certain pitches. 

It is similar to a move being that piano moving would require a pick up , with safety to the home and personal and then to bring to be disposed off at a separate location. 

Before choosing this i would highly advise to talk wit your piano tech tuner and see if it can be donated , sold or would need to be disposed. The tech is the person who will know your piano being they have worked one the piano regularly and will know the routes that would be best for this situation