A grand piano is a luxurious addition to any home and if you're planning to buy one, it's important to be informed about their difference in style and size. Based on your musical demands, your budget and the size of your home, you have to pick the one that's right for you.

A grand piano can range from a few thousand dollars to more than $50,000. If you're going to listen to someone play it and not play it yourself everyday, then buy a less expensive one. But if someone will practice on it daily then you need to buy a grand piano which is durable.

There are two types of pianos, grand and upright. A grand piano is horizontal, with the strings extending away from the keyboard and a vertical, piano is just that and can fit into smaller spaces.

According to the National Piano Foundation, grand piano models start under 5 feet in length, then there are baby grands (5 feet to 6-feet-5-inches), semi concert or 6-foot grands, a popular choice for teachers and serious amateurs. The largest grand pianos are 7 to 9 feet, and they are called concerts. There are three stand-out brands of piano– Yamaha, Steinway and Baldwin.