* Has a horizontal soundboard
* Strings are parallel to the floor
* Typically larger and more expensive than upright pianos
* Square piano
* Has a square-shaped soundboard
* Strings are arranged diagonally
* Typically smaller and less expensive than grand pianos
* Console piano
* Has a vertical soundboard
* Strings are arranged vertically
* Typically smaller and less expensive than upright pianos
* Studio piano
* Has a vertical soundboard
* Strings are arranged vertically
* Typically larger and more expensive than console pianos
* Spinet piano
* Has a vertical soundboard
* Strings are arranged vertically
* Typically the smallest and least expensive type of piano