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. 

Why choose Fine Tuning to tune and service your piano? That was a question I asked myself before I started my business and it is what has driven me to improve the way I do business and try to set a new standard for piano technicians. 

If you never plan to have your piano in a concert, why would it need to be at concert pitch? The answer is quite simple. That is the way your piano was designed to be tuned. 

When a technician brings a piano up to pitch during a pitch raise, the first strings that are tuned will gradually go slightly back out of tune as the technician increases and equalizes the tension throughout the piano. 

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.

As parts in a piano wear, they no longer make proper contact with one another, compromising the action and its uniformity and predictability. To regulate a piano is to adjust all of the parts so that they operate uniformly and efficiently.

Over time, piano keys become out of level with each other, unevenly spaced, and tilted from side to side (out of square). This can cause the pianist some problems when trying to achieve uniformity of sound because the uniformity of touch is not present. It also looks bad from an aesthetic perspective. 

Piano hammers are a critical factor in the tone of your piano. If your piano sounds harsh or too soft, it can often be remedied by giving some attention to the hammers. 

Why choose Fine Tuning to tune and service your piano? That was a question I asked myself before I started my business and it is what has driven me to improve the way I do business and try to set a new standard for piano technicians. 

Pianos new and old are susceptible to the occasional "click" now and then. They are very annoying and can drive a person mad in minutes. So what could it be?