How to record an upright piano (Mono & Stereo techniques)

Not the ideal enviroment/piano to capture the best sound but fine for demonstration purposes.
Don't hesitate to try the back of the piano too, it may give you the sound that you are looking for.

If you want to record a grand, watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQSCvJEnHEo

The pianist is the talented Harry Nicholson, check out his work here:
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The music is by the talented Martin Kern, check out his work here:
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Please no jokes about the video noise and color. There is a reason why I work in sound and not video :)

More recording tutorials:
Drum Overheads: https://youtu.be/9kcTPr4J5_s
Horror Library Recording: https://youtu.be/yJBdCGSiWoI
Saxophone(s): https://youtu.be/3m0W8lBp04I
Acoustic Guitar: https://youtu.be/qBxXzDIGFms

00:00 Intro
1:31 XY 20cm away from strings
2:09 XY Above Musician (90cm)

2:43 ORTF 20cm away from strings
3:16 ORTF Above Musician (90cm)
3:53 ORTF Back of the piano (90cm)
4:33 AB 30cm away from strings
5:09 AB 50cm away from strings
5:38 AB Bottom of the piano (30cm)
6:31 AB Bottom of the piano (45cm)
7:03 AB Back of the piano (25cm)
7:37 Back of the piano Random
8:32 Mono above musician
9:06 Mono close

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