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Piano Maintenance
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.
Many people know that a piano needs to be tuned after moving, but not so many people know why or when.
When a piano hammer becomes compacted and grooved, a trained piano technician can reshape the hammer to restore the proper strike point and improve the tone of the piano.
The quality of sound produced by a piano and the enjoyment one receives from playing it are greatly enhanced through proper voicing.
