Piano Tuning and Maintenance
If your piano is acoustic (as opposed to digital/electronic) then tuning is a vital part of basic maintenance. By "acoustic" I am referring to traditional pianos (upright and grand) which require no electrical connections (eg plugs) to produce a sound. "Digital" pianos are those which do require electrical power. Although digital pianos do not require tuning, they can require maintenance after a few years. Generally speaking, acoustic pianos will last longer (usually decades) if looked after carefully.
Pianos have many moving parts which will wear out in time and therefore, after a while, some parts (eg hammer heads) will need replacing. One pupil's new piano had to have a string replaced after a year, but that is unique. Do NOT try to do that yourself. The tension (especially on a grand) is massive, and if something goes wrong, you could kill yourself with the string recoiling back at you!
Our piano is regularly serviced by Richard Fairhurst. We have no hesitation in recommending him to you.
Pianos have many moving parts which will wear out in time and therefore, after a while, some parts (eg hammer heads) will need replacing. One pupil's new piano had to have a string replaced after a year, but that is unique. Do NOT try to do that yourself. The tension (especially on a grand) is massive, and if something goes wrong, you could kill yourself with the string recoiling back at you!
Our piano is regularly serviced by Richard Fairhurst. We have no hesitation in recommending him to you.
