Pianos and Humidity A piano is made from natural materials – wood, felt, leather, and wool. All of these materials absorb moisture from the air. When the air gets more humid, the materials absorb more moisture. Then they give it … Read More
Wear and Deterioration within a Piano Though pianos are very durable and many attain great age, they are made of natural materials that deteriorate, and the thousands of moving parts are subject to wear. When a piano has had extended … Read More
A Piano’s Unique Sound Each piano has a particular sound or tone that makes it unique. Some pianos sound “warm”, others “bright”. The intrinsic sound of a piano is set by the piano’s design, but it changes over time. As … Read More
Regulation As a piano is played, its mechanical parts wear and shift out of alignment with each other. This deteriorates the piano’s performance making it unpleasant to play and giving it uneven feeling keys and a clumsy sound. Regular tuning … Read More
What is Piano Tuning Piano tuning is more than simply adjusting the tension of the piano’s strings. It takes years of practice to develop a refined ear and a good technique to make all 220 strings of a typical piano … Read More
Piano Care in NW Florida Registered Piano Technician Selecting the right person to care for your piano is very important. But piano technology is an arcane and unregulated field, so how can you tell who the right person is? My … Read More