Tips From Your Piano Doctor
Buying a Piano
Choosing the right piano can be a difficult process. There are so many types, sizes and price ranges - where does one begin? There is no one solution to everyone's specific need; I will, however, attempt to address a few common situations.The Beginning Student
The beginning piano student generally ranges in age from five to ten. Unfortunately many parents of such students often seem to be focused more on spending as little as possible on a piano than on promoting their child's ability by providing a good instrument.
A first consideration in piano buying should be finding a piano that is tunable. Generally, if the bridges are sound, the pins and pinblock are in good working order and the piano has been regularly serviced (tuned biannually) the piano is tunable.
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Piano Moisture
During my past two years of piano servicing in St. Augustine, I have become increasingly aware of the naivety of our community with regard to proper care for one's valuable asset. A well-built piano, regularly serviced and properly cared for, can last in excess of 100 years and actually increases in value. It is my intention to share with each of you many ways to help you preserve that investment.More...
Piano Tuning: Facts and Myths
The following are questions I have heard many times. While some concerns are valid many people are misinformed. It is my hope to put to ease your questions and fears concerning
the need for tuning your piano and what you can do to keep your piano in-tune longer.I was told my upright piano couldn't be tuned (to A-440, i.e., Concert Pitch). Is that true? Someone told me it is not that important? In most every case a piano can be tuned to A-440. As the last article explained, it is very important for beginning students to hear his/her piano in tune and up to pitch. In addition, band instruments are tuned to Concert Pitch when they are made and are often unchangeable. If your student tries to play an un-tuned piano with one of these instruments the piano will sound awful. To play these instruments with the piano the piano must be in tune and up to pitch.
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