Piano action regulation must be performed at least every two years on any piano to maintain the right touch and prolong the life of the piano action.

Basic Piano Tuning Schedule

In order to keep proper string tension, every piano must be tuned at least twice per year, if moderately used.  For heavy or professional use more frequent service is required.  In concert halls and recording studios, the piano is typically tuned before each performance.  The tuning schedule should coincide with the heating cycle of the room in which the piano is located.  After the beginning of a heating cycle, in the fall, allow the piano to acclimate to the new humidity level for two to three weeks and then have it tuned.  Likewise, after the end of a heating cycle, in the spring, wait two to three weeks after the heat has been turned off and then have it tuned.

Piano Pitch Raise:

If your piano has not been tuned in a long time (more than a couple years), one piano tuning may not bring your piano back into concert pitch.  Also, the piano may not hold the tuning as long as a regularly-maintained piano would.  This is because Piano strings are designed to be kept under a certain amount of pressure and when this pressure is not maintained and suddenly applied, the piano strings will stretch out and go back approximately half way from the original position.   A second and sometimes third and fourth tuning may be required to bring the strings to a stable point, and the piano will eventually hold the tuning.  The consecutive piano tunings may be done in one sitting, or can be spread out over a period of a few weeks to a couple months.  Our experienced piano technicians will be able to advise the best method, depending on the current condition of your piano and the stability of the climate around the piano.

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In a grand piano and any upright piano, string tension is tens of thousands of pounds.  If you let the piano go out of tune for a long time, the string tension fluctuates by thousands of pounds with each passing season, causing major warping and cracking in the hardwoods, soundboard and bridges.

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IS MY PIANO IN TUNE? A=440   Click on the Tuning Fork to hear a perfect A440 pitch and play an "A" on your piano at the same time.  If you hear a pattern of repeating beats, your piano is out of tune!  If the "A" note on your piano sounds like a completely different note, your piano may need a pitch -raise. Please call us at (800)33-TUNER for a free consultation with a piano tuner or technician or to schedule an appointment for a piano tuning

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