You’ve purchased an amazing acoustic piano, but you’re curious about the various maintenance methods. This article today will serve as a guide to catering for your piano. From the frequency at which you need to turn it to its cost, we’ll have all these covered today.

WHAT IS PIANO TUNING?

Piano tuning simply involves adjusting the string’s tension to ensure the notes have an accurate pitch. With constant use, piano strings loosen, and the pitch drops (goes completely flat). Carefully twisting the tuning pins on the pin block with the aid of a special wrench helps tighten the strings. This act raises the pitch to the accurate frequency.

WHY SHOULD I TUNE MY PIANO?

Effectively tuning your piano ensures it plays its notes at the right frequencies, producing a more amazing sound. Also, the level of humidity fluctuations throughout the year leads to the shrinking or swelling of the wooden components in the piano. This, however, causes the piano to go out of tune.

WHAT’S THE DURATION OF PIANO TUNING?

Most piano tunings generally take between 1 hour to 1-1/2  hours. In situations where your piano repairs need to be carried out first, it may take up to two hours for the tuning task to be completed.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO TUNE MY PIANO?

The frequency at which your piano should be tuned depends on various factors. This includes the age of the piano, as well as its storage area and the frequency at which it is played. Also, for new pianos out of the box, most piano manufacturers recommend you carry out tuning four times a year. 

Talking about the fairly used pianos (I.e., it’s older than a year), you can tune them twice per year. Pianos used in churches, concert halls, and recording studios will require weekly or daily tunings. This is because they are always used, and their absolute accuracy is always required.

HOW WILL I KNOW MY PIANO NEEDS TUNING?

If you notice any change in sound from your piano or it shows any of the following features, there’s a need then to call for the service of a tuner. Your piano needs tuning when: 

• Notes aren’t at the correct pitch (don’t hesitate in tuning. When you notice the pitch isn’t perfect, use a tuning fork or a digital app to check if your piano is completely out of time). 
• Your piano keeps buzzing or twanging whenever the hammer strikes the strings.

GETTING THE PERFECT TUNER

Looking for ways of getting an experienced tuner for your piano? Here are a few tips for finding one; 

Search online: carry out a Google search for “piano tuners close to me,” and you’ll be presented with some results. Check for the reviews of each tuner and visit their profiles or website to know more about them.

Ask for recommendations; piano teachers, universities, music stores, and churches will surely know a local tuner or technician to help you.

Are you in Greater Western Sydney and finding it difficult to locate the perfect piano tuner or technician around? Well, there isn’t any need to go in search of one as we at Jemapianos provide repair services for pianos at home.

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