TUNING
Whether it is your child or yourself playing or learning to play the piano, a key ingredient of success is an instrument that is in tune. If the sound of the piano is no longer pleasing to the ear of the one playing it, the enjoyment factor deteriorates. This can lead to lesser time spent practicing and ultimately the possibility of thinking about talking up the saxophone. Another issue to consider is that not only are the hands being trained to play this instrument but so are the ears. Ear training is the ability to recognize notes, chords, intervals between notes just by hearing them. An instrument that is not perfectly in tune hinders this crucial training.
Pianos should be tuned a minimum of twice per year. This is determined by the usage of piano and weather fluctuations. Pianos are most affected by changes in temperature and humidity.
Having a device called a Damp Chaser installed in your piano will keep your piano at an ideal and constant humidity level, which is 42%. The benefits are as follows:
- Protects your investment in your instrument.
- It insures that your piano will always play to its highest performance capability.
- Will help extend the life of your piano.
- Over a long period of time, will likely lesson your maintenance costs.
Professionally trained technicians, with several generations of experience, will provide the utmost care and attention in adjusting pitch, tone, and touch when tuning your piano. Our maintenance program is designed to keep your instrument at its peak playing condition. Piano manufacturers recommend tuning new pianos two to three times per year. All pianos should be tuned at least once per year to keep them in top condition. Call for a tuning and automatically be placed in our maintenance program. We'll send you a tuning reminder card when it's time to have your piano tuned. Protect your investment and leave the remembering to us!
A "Piano Service Record" will be given to you by our technician to record the relative humidity level, temperature, date of appointment, technician's name and any tunings or work that has been done. Please keep this card accessible for each appointment. We suggest placing it in your piano bench for easy access and reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I have always had my piano tuned, why does it now need 'regulating?'
A: While tuning adjusts the pitch or sound of your piano, regulating corrects the 'feel' and responsiveness, allowing you a full range of expression. Regular maintenance also minimizes wear of individual parts.
