I want to re-open this debate and see what conclusions we can reach since I'm still a bit confused as to what the better solution is supposed to be The bottom line seems a big controversy between those who say that switching to a grand is an important pianist step and those who say that it's not a real need and there are many pianists who never switched to a grand, those who say that since the strings are shorter it's best to have an high upright than a small grand and those who say the hell with the sound it's the action which is important and it's best for technique development on a grand piano even a baby than a good quality upright. maybe not even legal in apartments on buildings as far as the threshold of volume is concerned)

Let's premise that a gran piano 6-7 foot long, is not something everyone can afford and I don't only mean money wise but also for room problems and neighbourhood (a 6-7 foot grand piano has a stronger and more vibrating sound than an upright and it's therefore more annoying. I'm still trying to understand what's better for someone who is studying for a piano diploma at conservatory or university music faculty.

1938 kimball baby grand piano