Piano Tuning

Many factors play into why a piano goes out of tune. How frequently a piano is tuned, length of time between tunings, moving the piano, age of the piano, pin tightness and environment are some of the major reasons a piano requires tuning. We utilize various tuning techniques depending on your particular needs. Clients find that Mr. Griffiths’ tuning done by “ear” brings out the best overall sound for each piano. A well tuned piano is just the first step in bringing out the very best in each piano.

 

CONSISTENCY - Pianos like the status quo to be never changing. Environment, Temperature and Humidity are some of the major external forces working to “untune” your piano. Talk with the piano technician about your specific needs.

 

  • Keeping your piano in a constant place is always the best. Ideally in a temperature controlled, out of the elements, out of direct sunlight and never needing to be moved location. Keeping the piano as far away from any heating/cooling source and as far away from windows as possible.

    For many pianos fulfilling all of the “needs” is not possible due to space restrictions and use. Speaking with a piano technician will give you all the tools needed to help insure that your instrument will be the best if can be for many years.

  • Pianos like consistency. Keeping the piano between 65-72 degrees is optimal. Raising the temperature in the winter may feel good on a cold day to you but unless the piano or it’s environment is equipped with a humidity control unit the heat will dry out your piano and could cause cracking in the wood. In the summer months when the temperature rises in our area far to often the humidy levels rise with it. This can present problems with sluggish or sticking keys. This minor problem can cause many frustrating moments while playing. Don’t delay, call us today for this easily corrected problem.

  • Humidity plays with the wood in the piano. Wood never knows it’s been cut from the tree. Keeping the humidity level between 40 - 50 % will help keep the wood at an optimal level. To much may cause sticking keys, sluggish actions and squeaky pedals. To little will cause the wood to crack which could lead to costly repair bills. Speak with the piano technician at your next appointment for the best method to help control the humidity in your piano.