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Piano Tuning
Pianos have been around for hundreds of years now. Their basic design has remained unchanged for much of that time as well. So what does that mean for the piano service industry? Is it stagnant? Is there any innovation in the way pianos are maintained and serviced? The answer is a resounding: YES!
This article explains some of the factors of proper piano tuning that are beyond tuning notes to the correct pitch.
Like all stringed instruments, pianos fall out of tune very quickly after being tuned. This article explains why they fall out of tune and how often a piano should be tuned.
This survey completed in November 2017 reveals the current ETD usage trend in concert piano tuning worldwide..
Just as an author must master their language, a piano technician must master the theory of piano tuning. The technician must know what makes a proper tuning and how it is achieved, by ear and by machine. Once the technician has done so, they can achieve equally beautiful and correct tunings by both methods.
