Piano Tuning

HOW OFTEN SHOULD A PIANO BE TUNED ?

Most instrumentalists can for tuning their instruments. But for the piano, because the piano strings more than 200, and each string are under 200 pounds (90 kg) of tension, coupled with the complex structure of the playing system, so the general user can not by themselves alone or non-professional tunings rotating equipment to complete. The slightest mistake will damage the piano sound system, so you need to ask a professional piano tuner to do the job.
There are many factors that make the piano out of tune, Pianos go out of tune primarily because of seasonal changes in temperature and humidity that cause the soundboard (and other wooden parts) to swell and shrink. The louder and more often you play the piano, the faster it goes out of tune by a small amount. This is due to equalization of tension along the length of the strings.
Piano tuning is to adjust to the correct pitch of each individual string of tension by vibration frequency. Most of the pianos should be tuned at least two to three times a year. It is best to tuning the piano that after relocating or moving, when found pitch or have other problems should ask for piano tuner has a inspection or maintenance.
Standard pitch refers to the standard pitch key tone on the piano keyboard A49. This refers to the standard pitch is vibrating 440 times per second, that is, absolute pitch 440Hz; For the reasons, 440Hz standard pitch is determined by the international conference, which has international standard pitch is called.
Pianos should be tuned to the standard frequency (A-440hz). Once the piano loses the ability to hold pitch at A 440, it should be replaced or restored. Tuning a piano to different frequencies will cause its player(especially children) to adjust his/her ear to improper pitch.
A new piano should be tuned four times the first year. After the first year, acoustic pianos must be tuned a minimum of twice per year. If no one is playing, it should be tuned at least once a year to keep it from damage. Pianos that receive heavy use (in the case of piano teachers, universities, churches and player piano systems) should be tuned a minimum of once every three months.

HOW IS A PIANO TUNED ?

The film introduces the piano tuner is how to tuned a piano, which is not only the integration of the arts, as well as the scientific theory behind as a basis. However, there are two kinds of tuning methods, one is the use of electronic tuning device, and the other is aural tuning, of course, the latter is more professional.

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PRICES FOR BASIC TUNING

Tips: Although basic piano tuning usually only takes 45-90 minutes, but recommend reserving two hours for complete service particularly first visit customers.

Upright Piano
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$650.00 / Per time


Grand Piano
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$980.00 (Start) / Per time