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So You Want to Be a Piano Tuner
I remember when I wanted to start piano tuning. I already had a background in instrument repair, so I spoke with area tuners looking to apprentice. The replies were all the same....
So You Want to Be a Piano Tuner
I remember when I wanted to start piano tuning. I already had a background in instrument repair, so I spoke with area tuners looking to apprentice. The replies were all the same....
Why Do the High Notes Have More Strings than th...
Pianos only have 88 keys, but inside your instrument, you’ll find over 200 strings. If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that there are more strings on the right...
Why Do the High Notes Have More Strings than th...
Pianos only have 88 keys, but inside your instrument, you’ll find over 200 strings. If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that there are more strings on the right...
How to Select a Piano String (Wire) for Replace...
If you have a broken piano string, you can’t simply select a random piano wire for replacement. Each note has a specific wire that is required. The most important thing...
How to Select a Piano String (Wire) for Replace...
If you have a broken piano string, you can’t simply select a random piano wire for replacement. Each note has a specific wire that is required. The most important thing...
Why does a piano need to be tuned after being m...
Pianos in general do not like to be moved. The more a piano is moved, the greater possible impact on the instrument. A small move on a level surface will have...
Why does a piano need to be tuned after being m...
Pianos in general do not like to be moved. The more a piano is moved, the greater possible impact on the instrument. A small move on a level surface will have...
Does it matter when you tune your piano?
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding how often you have your piano tuned: temperature and humidity changes, whether your instrument is used for performance, how aggressively you...
Does it matter when you tune your piano?
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding how often you have your piano tuned: temperature and humidity changes, whether your instrument is used for performance, how aggressively you...
Where should you place a piano in your home?
Once settled, your piano will probably stay in place for years or even decades. Choosing where to put your piano is partially a design choice, but it can also impact...
Where should you place a piano in your home?
Once settled, your piano will probably stay in place for years or even decades. Choosing where to put your piano is partially a design choice, but it can also impact...