A grand piano is made up of over nine thousand parts - wood, metal, fiber and many other materials. Just assembling them into the mere form of a grand piano is, by itself, an immense undertaking. But the process of crafting them into precision instrument capable of translating the subtle expressions of the soul into the language of music - creating an instrument that can truly "sing" - is an art.

Tone is the rich, resonant sound quality the emanates from a well-crafted piano. A fine instrument should be capable of producing exceptional tone through the full range of musical expression – powerful, delicate, short, long, fast or slow. Whatever the dynamic requirement, the piano must respond with a clear and expressive sound that reflects the player's intentions. Superb tone is the first hallmark of every Kawai grand piano.