How To Draw a Piano?

Here are the steps.

Step 1 – Sketch the Basic Grand Piano Outline

Start with a long, low rectangular block to represent the main body of the piano, angled slightly to show perspective.
Add a second, slightly raised block on the left side to indicate the keyboard housing area.
On the right side, extend the shape into a rounded, curved form to create the classic grand piano tail.
Lightly draw the top plane lines so the instrument feels three-dimensional, not flat.
Add a simple slanted shape on top to suggest the open lid, keeping it minimal and geometric.
Keep all edges soft and sketchy; this stage is about getting the correct size, tilt, and proportion rather than perfect lines.
Check that the keyboard section is clearly distinct from the larger body, since it helps the viewer immediately recognize the object.

Refine the body by straightening and cleaning the outer contours, keeping the perspective consistent.
Define the front ledge where the keys will be by adding a thin horizontal strip along the keyboard section.
Add the piano’s legs: draw three supporting legs, each slightly tapered, and place them so the piano looks stable.
Sketch small foot shapes at the bottom of each leg to show the piano resting on the ground.
Improve the lid by drawing the raised top surface and the lid prop (a thin support stick) that holds the lid open.
Add the inner planes of the body—subtle lines that indicate thickness and layered wood panels.
Lightly indicate the underside shadows and the ground line so the piano doesn’t look like it’s floating.

Strengthen key features: sharpen the keyboard edge, the front panel, and the lid outline so the piano reads clearly.
Add more definition to the keys area by suggesting key divisions with fine lines (keep them subtle to avoid clutter).
Darken areas under the lid and along the side panels to show depth and the piano’s glossy surfaces.
Use hatching and layered shading to create form on the curved tail, emphasizing its rounded volume.
Shade the legs with darker tones on one side to match a consistent light source and make them look cylindrical.
Deepen shadows beneath the piano and around the feet to anchor it firmly to the surface.
Add highlights by leaving lighter patches on the body, which helps suggest polished wood or lacquer.
Erase leftover construction lines and refine edges where the body overlaps, keeping the final silhouette clean and confident.