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How to Care For Your Piano

You might be wondering, “Why should I tune my piano? I haven’t moved it.” Alternatively, you might think that since it isn’t played very often, there’s no need to tune it. Or perhaps you believe that moving it just a few feet has caused it to go out of tune. These are common concerns we hear countless times every year. This article aims to educate you on how to properly maintain your piano.

A piano consists of thousands of parts, ranging from simple small felts and leathers to steel strings. The component that amplifies the string vibrations is called a soundboard.

Humidity: A Piano’s Worst Enemy Humidity is the piano’s greatest foe. When moisture reaches the soundboard, it can contract and expand as it absorbs and releases moisture. We all know that wood can shrink and expand, and so does steel in large bridges. As the soundboard expands and contracts, stress is exerted on the strings that run across the bridges connected to the soundboard.

Tuning Frequency The more frequently a piano is played, the more it should be tuned. A safe tuning schedule is to ensure that it is tuned twice a year. Since the piano’s pitch …

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Choosing the Right Piano for You

Having a piano can be a great first step towards building an awesome career in music. With some skill and a well-chosen piano, you can boost yourself onto the stage, playing gigs and even gaining real fans. But how do you choose the right piano for you?

Firstly, you need to decide whether you want an acoustic or digital piano. Acoustic pianos are highly valued and can produce a superior sound to digital pianos. However, they are also very expensive and require a whole room to accommodate them. For beginners, a digital piano is often the best option. Even though professional piano players don’t enjoy them as much, they are sufficient for you if they have all 88 keys and 3 pedals. Remember to trade up as you progress and improve.

Secondly, when you’re in a musical instrument store, you should listen to multiple pianos. They don’t all sound the same. Some have high-pitched notes, while others are warmer and offer lower-pitched notes. That’s why you need to listen and select the one that you like the most. Additionally, you should always try to play it or ask someone to play it for you so that you …

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Piano Prices

If you are planning to invest your money in purchasing a piano, it is important to carefully analyze your budget for the instrument.

In this article, I will guide you in evaluating piano prices so that you can budget your money wisely before buying the right piano. I will present piano prices in ascending order, starting from $500 to $10,000 and up.

First, pianos under $500 require luck in finding an instrument that is in good condition and usable. You need to conduct careful research before considering purchasing these inexpensive grand pianos. If you wish, you can ask a piano technician to evaluate the product before deciding whether to buy the piano. This is important so that quality is not compromised by purchasing a junk but cheap product.

Piano prices under $1,500 may allow you to see a reconditioned instrument from a dealer, meaning it has been overhauled inside and made over. Just make sure you make a deal with a reliable dealer. Be certain that the piano case is polished perfectly and you are provided enough guarantee for the product. Same with my other advice, it is best to be guided by a piano technician in ensuring that the …

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