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Piano FAQ

Piano FAQ

Piano FAQ

 

- What is Piano Tuning?
- What is relative humidity?
- Does my piano need voicing?
- How long does a pitch raise take?
- Why does a piano’s pitch change?
- What happens to a piano as it ages?
- How does a technician voice a piano?
- How often should my piano be tuned?
- How will humidity control benefit my piano?
- Won’t tuning restore my piano’s pitch to A-440?
- What does it mean to tune and service a piano?
- Does a piano need to be tuned after it is moved?
- How do I get the most enjoyment from my piano?
- How does humidity level affect my piano’s tuning?
- What are the signs that my piano needs regulation?
- When does a piano need restoration or rebuilding?
- How do I decide if major piano repairs are appropriate?
- What can be done to minimize piano humidity problems?
- If I have my piano tuned regularly, why do I need to have it regulated?
- How far from standard pitch must a piano be before a pitch raise is necessary?
- Why is reconditioning or rebuilding of the mechanical systems sometimes necessary prior to regulation?