Yamaha GB1K - 5' Baby Grand Piano Overview and Demo Playing Examples | Popplers Music

The GB1K, Yamaha's most compact grand, is a popular choice for locations where space is relatively limited, providing a full, resonant tone comparable to that of many substantially larger models.
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[@table_tennis_fever]

sounds amazing. i'm getting this one. I LOVE how the sound baths all around me in person than an upright showering at me.

[@PopplersMusic]

How exciting! We have a few GB1K models in-stock and depending on where you live we may be able to help you get the GB1K! We are currently offering rebates and 0% financing on new GB1K models. If you'd like to get more information please feel welcome to email me at [e-mail] Have a great day and thank you for watching! - Josh

[@thebig12conference73]

Greetings from the USA it sounds amazing and will be my next piano. The GB1K is priced fair and the quality is good, with my teaching discount, I could get it for under $14,000. I know a licensed Yamaha dealer and I can get $7000 for my used U1. It's time for an upgrade in about 3-4 months, I am very excited and thank you for the review, you play great.

[@manishbaj]

That's a great performance on a lovely instrument!

[@PopplersMusic]

Thank you!

[@felsipmikhaylenko677]

I have this same piano and it is great!

[@PopplersMusic]

That is great! I'm glad to hear this Felsip! What do you love most about your GB1K? - Josh

[@KQPianos_music]

The music school where I teach at has one and it's quite satisfying to play.

[@PopplersMusic]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you enjoy the GB1K! - Josh

[@NicoleZelda1998]

Sounds Really Pearl Of This Baby Grand Piano, I Really Wonder Have To Love This Baby Grand Piano, The Piano Actually Sound Pearl!

[@KevinSuetterlin]

Awesome Video, Josh!! 🎹

[@PopplersMusic]

Thanks, Kevin! It sounds even better in homes :)

[@sackerlzement3377]

Great performance!!

[@PopplersMusic]

Thank you so much! I sure appreciate you taking time to watch my video, Richard! Are you a piano player? - Josh

[@sackerlzement3377]

@@PopplersMusic Hi Josh, yes I am a piano player. After 26 years of not playing I started playing again in Nov 2020. I am again a beginner and have to learn a lot. It is really great fun. I want to change my Kawai CA79 to a Yamaha GB1K with silent system. The sound of a (baby) grand piano is much better. - Richard

[@PopplersMusic]

@@sackerlzement3377 Nice job on getting back to piano! It sounds like you are enjoying piano playing after a bit of a break! High-end digital pianos have come a long way in regard to advancing the sound quality and action. But like you said, there is no replacing a true authentic acoustic piano. I do have (1) GB1K Silent in-stock. We work with musicians all around the country. If you would like to learn more about the possibility of getting a GB1K silent, please feel welcome to send me an email or give me a call. [e-mail] | [phone] - Josh

[@sackerlzement3377]

@@PopplersMusic thanks for the offer but I live in Germany. 😎 Shipping could be problem. 🤣

[@PopplersMusic]

@@sackerlzement3377 Germany, wow! That's awesome! We are glad our videos could help you learn about pianos, but yes... We only ship in the lower 48 states of the United States. Yamaha seasons woods and ultimately the piano for the region the piano is going to. This ensures the woods will acclimate to your climate as well. - Josh

[@kunnateebenchawanichkul1601]

GB1K or YUS5? Which one is better? Baby grand piano or high quality upright?

[@PassionPno]

Baby grand is always better than the most expensive upright piano that you can find. This is due to the mechanism of the instrument.

[@lambo88]

I'm deciding between a used White GB1K and the Kawai GL10 - what is your feedback on both? One big reason I'm leaning towards the GB1K is the white colour which is so rare!

[@PopplersMusic]

Thank you for reaching out to us, Lim! When it comes down to making a final decision between a baby grand piano ultimately it matters how YOU like the sound, feel, and decor. Yamaha and Kawai are both fantastic brands and I'm sure either piano will serve you well for many years to come. From my own experience as a musician and a piano teacher and experience with top-tier piano professors and performers the majority of pianists prefer Yamaha's touch and sound, and then of course cabinet finish as the furniture aspect. You must be incredibly excited to be coming down to making a decision! Lim, we work with musicians all around the country with entry-level digital pianos up to premium grand pianos. Depending on where you are located, there is a chance we could be competitive with pricing and service with a brand new GB1K in white. If I can help with any other questions, please feel welcome to reach out to me! Have a GREAT day! If you would like a quote please feel welcome to reach out to me at [e-mail]

[@lambo88]

@@PopplersMusic Thanks for your valuable feedback Josh, much appreciated! I am located in Singapore actually hence I do not think it is within your location. However, if you are able to assist, do let me know and I will contact you directly. Thanks!

[@PopplersMusic]

@@lambo88 Singapore, wow! I'm glad I could help be of help to you from afar 😊 I wish I could help but we do not ship grand pianos internationally at the moment. I did, however, do some looking online for Yamaha pianos in your area and I'm sure if you do a little digging you may be surprised at what you could get for a new GB1K in white in your area. If I can help with anything else, please feel welcome to reach out! - Josh

[@TangweEmmanuel]

Please is there any grand piano or baby grand piano that is functional with the Yamaha Smart pianist app. If there's i need to know 🙏🙏

[@antoniomarques5169]

Thank you for your video, but I’d like to ask two questions: is it really made in Japan? I was told GB1 was made in Indonesia. And, the sounds is beautiful, but seems to have excessive attack, voiding lighter notes -specially noted in Apassionata. Is it a consequence of your playing style, microphones, or real?

[@PopplersMusic]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching! - The piano is made in Indonesia. This is the only baby grand/grand piano that Yamaha makes in Indonesia. - You are asking great and nuanced questions! Would you mind discussing your questions about the GB1K via phone or email? Our store number and my email is 701-746-7471 | [e-mail] Have a great day! - Josh

[@sincerelysaka]

hello. great playing. may i ask the name of the first piece?

[@christianpulsone7021]

it's chopin's waltz in a minor op. posth B.150

[@PopplersMusic]

Christian is correct! My apologies for missing your comment. The piece is very pretty isn't it? - Josh

[@vitorsarkis9950]

Between GB1K and U3, wich one sounds better?

[@PopplersMusic]

I apologize for the late response! Vitor, there is always going to be nuanced differences from grand piano cabinets to upright piano cabinets. Of course the sound produced is going to be very similar due to the materials of the two models being mostly the same. However, the biggest difference is going to be the action. The actions are going to be wildly different as your dealing with vertical (upright) action vs. horizontal action (grands). That being said, I was working with a college professor the other day who is looking for a good practice piano for his kids. He was considering an upright or perhaps the GB1K. He got to playing for quite a while and he is a top-tier pianist so listening to him play the different models is always insightful. We started on the uprights (B series and U series) and then to the GB1K, GC, and CX series. At first, he was thinking the U1 would be perfect, but after spending more time on grands and then going BACK to the U1, it was obvious to us all that the sound does not compare, and the action is just so different. Victor, what are your goals with piano? I sure would appreciate the opportunity to help you settle in on a model. We work with musicians all across the country. - Josh

[@suparnobanerjee3018]

@@PopplersMusic Thanks for such a detailed explanation. Really appreciate

[@PopplersMusic]

You're most welcome! If we can help answer any questions we are always happy to help 😊 - Josh

[@manishbaj]

Is it too bright?

[@PopplersMusic]

Not at all! Check out my most recent video of a Story & Clark and you will hear a bright piano: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6eqaHmagNdgpbs

[@manishbaj]

I got this same piano but it keeps going out of tune almost every day. I tune it and a couple of days later it goes flat again. Is this normal?

[@PopplersMusic]

Manish, thank you for watching our videos, it's great to hear from you again! This is not normal and I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing this. Due to Yamaha's incredible consistency, quality, and impeccable reputation. The first thing that comes to my mind to check is your technician... Even if your technician has years of experience, there is a chance the tech is not tuning the piano properly. This can be a touchy subject so I would recommend you find another technician to tune the instrument and see how that goes. Check with the closest University or College with a music department to see who the piano professor trusts and check with piano teachers in your area. If this doesn't work I can give you more detailed help via email: [e-mail] Have a GREAT day! - Josh

[@manishbaj]

@@PopplersMusic Thank you Josh for your support. I’m hoping it is because of proper tuning methods that I’m not aware of or could it be because of temperature fluctuations in my room? The tech from the shop tuned it but a couple of days later I realized the keys towards the right were gradually tuned flatter to the point that the C8 was almost -100 cents flat. So I retuned every string myself. As I could hear many of the strings were going flatter again, I now realize some of the strings have actually gone sharper. So I really hope there’s flawed with the instrument. Thanks again for your kind reply.

[@manishbaj]

​@@PopplersMusic The tuining of the piano has been eventually very stable now. However a rubber pin on the music rack to hold it at different angels by locking into rubber grooves seems to be missing on one side. It still works with one functional rubber pin on the other side but I wonder how to get it fixed. Will there be a rubber pin available to buy so that I can glue it to the side of the rack or will there be a new music rack replacement?

[@PopplersMusic]

@@manishbaj I'm glad to hear that your piano settled into its environment and holds it's inntonation better now! With that part, I could help you out with that, absolutely. However... I'm curious if you do not have a local store that you bought the piano from that would be able to provide you local service? Can you send me an email about the rubber piece and then I can we can be in touch to make sure you get the part you need! [e-mail] Have a GREAT day! - Josh

[@JD-72191]

@@manishbaj hi. I have this piano as well and have the same problem you did with it going out of tune quickly. I am the second owner. The piano was only 6 years old when I bought it but it probably wasn’t tuned much by the first owner. I have tuned it 3 times in the span of 10 mos and was starting to wonder if there’s some defect in the piano. Can you tell me what you did to get your piano more stable in tuning?

[@marilynhebert7852]

How much???

[@PopplersMusic]

Good afternoon, Marilyn! I could send you more information on the GB1K. Feel welcome to send me an email at [e-mail] and I will get back to you! Have a GREAT day and thank you for watching my video! - Josh

[@TangweEmmanuel]

Please is there any grand piano or baby grand piano that is functional with the Yamaha Smart pianist app. If there's i need to know 🙏🙏