upright piano

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During “Southern Man,” Micah Nelson walked over to an old, battered upright piano and admirably acquitted himself in the shading and spirit of Nils Lofgren’s work on the original.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Decked out with a couch, rugs, mood lighting, sound equipment and an upright piano, this garage is designed for making noise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2023

He even saw to it that an upright piano was waiting in the living room.

From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2022

The stage was nearly bare, save the upright piano facing the audience and two bright lamps.

From Washington Post • May 6, 2022

Three days later, while Lori and I were sitting at Grandma’s old upright piano trying to teach each other to play, we heard heavy, uneven footsteps at the front door.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls