Piano Tuning Advantages

Pianos are delicate and complex musical instruments, the average of which consists of 230 strings and 88 keys. Whether your piano is being played every day or just serving as a handsome piece of furniture, regularly scheduled tunings will extend its life, both tonally and structurally. For optimum results, we recommend tuning twice a year (once a year at the very least).

Because pianos are constructed primarily of wood, climatic changes in heat, cold, humidity, and aridity contribute to their loss of tune. A well-tuned piano helps to maintain the correct overall balanced string tension (pitch). This, in turn, minimizes structural damage, such as warping, loosening, cracking, splitting, or bulging.

The piano should be tuned to the standard pitch of A-440. To achieve this pitch, the overall balanced string tension must already be evident. Call Precision Piano Service if you have any questions, and we'll get your answers on the next day.

Helpful Tips

There are several ways to keep your piano sounding its best between scheduled tunings. First, locate your piano on an inside wall to avoid direct sunlight and heat coming from a window. Second, move your piano away from doors to protect against drafts.

Call us to learn more. With over 25 years of experience with pianos, you can trust us for all your piano maintenance needs.