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Tuning - Regular tunings keep your piano sounding its best! As a musician I thoroughly test the instrument after tuning to be certain all is well. Most piano technicians are not musicians.
Pitch Raising - If you inherited a family heirloom or your childhood piano you may find it sounds "unhappy". This means the piano is not up to pitch. A440 is the universally accepted pitch by which all 232 or so strings are calibrated. Every piano is designed to sound and perform best at this standard. If your piano has not been tuned in a while it could be "below pitch" and will need a "pitch raising". This means the strings need to be stretched more in order to tune the piano correctly. If there is corrosion or rust strings could break during this process.
When I arrive at your home I will tell you if a pitch raising is necessary and will make you aware of any other conditions that need to be addressed. If you need a pitch raising you will be receiving two visits about a week apart, one to pull the piano up to pitch and another to smooth out and fine tune. At this point the instrument is “stable” and should be tuned twice a year thereafter.
Why is it important to keep a piano in tune? The longer the strings are left unadjusted the more they relax. This creates the need to stretch the strings and causes the possible string breakage. Strings that break are not covered in general tuning or in pitch raising.
What effect does an out of tune piano have on a young pianist? An out of tune piano when used for regular practice can cause the young learner to become accustomed to the incorrect pitch which can affect future musical training.
Key Recovering - Give your piano new life and great "curb appeal" with new key tops and sharps.
String Replacement - Individually or complete sets
General repairs to the action and regulating - Broken parts, adjustments, sticking keys, key bushings
Piano Bench Repairs - You'd be surprised at how many wobbly benches there are out there! Your piano's bench is an important part of the instrument and if it's not safe, I can make it like new.
Piano Life Saver Systems Installed - This system regulates humidity to maintain tuning stability.
Pitch Raising - If you inherited a family heirloom or your childhood piano you may find it sounds "unhappy". This means the piano is not up to pitch. A440 is the universally accepted pitch by which all 232 or so strings are calibrated. Every piano is designed to sound and perform best at this standard. If your piano has not been tuned in a while it could be "below pitch" and will need a "pitch raising". This means the strings need to be stretched more in order to tune the piano correctly. If there is corrosion or rust strings could break during this process.
When I arrive at your home I will tell you if a pitch raising is necessary and will make you aware of any other conditions that need to be addressed. If you need a pitch raising you will be receiving two visits about a week apart, one to pull the piano up to pitch and another to smooth out and fine tune. At this point the instrument is “stable” and should be tuned twice a year thereafter.
Why is it important to keep a piano in tune? The longer the strings are left unadjusted the more they relax. This creates the need to stretch the strings and causes the possible string breakage. Strings that break are not covered in general tuning or in pitch raising.
What effect does an out of tune piano have on a young pianist? An out of tune piano when used for regular practice can cause the young learner to become accustomed to the incorrect pitch which can affect future musical training.
Key Recovering - Give your piano new life and great "curb appeal" with new key tops and sharps.
String Replacement - Individually or complete sets
General repairs to the action and regulating - Broken parts, adjustments, sticking keys, key bushings
Piano Bench Repairs - You'd be surprised at how many wobbly benches there are out there! Your piano's bench is an important part of the instrument and if it's not safe, I can make it like new.
Piano Life Saver Systems Installed - This system regulates humidity to maintain tuning stability.