| Tuning
is the most common service that pianos receive.
It is a procedure of changing the tension of the
piano strings so that they are in pitch to a given
reference frequency to 440 Hz and adjusting the
remaining notes on the piano. This is called tuning
to concert pitch.
Your piano should be tuned at least 3 times during
the first year after purchase. Some tuning instability
should be anticipated during the first year because
of the elasticity of the piano wire, combined
with the pianos normal adjustment to the humidity
changes in your home.
Tuning your piano twice a year is ideal. A regular
tuning schedule will help the technician keep
the piano sounding (see voicing) and playing (see
regulation) in peak condition. Without regular
tuning, pianos drop in pitch and require greater
effort to keep them on pitch. A piano that is
below concert pitch, may be tuned to itself, but
tends to sound lifeless with dull tone color and
lack of ambiance. |
