
Tuning

In Virginia, we have four distinct seasons. Daily or monthly changes in
temperature and humidity cause the soundboard, felts, and other parts of a
piano to shrink and swell, which affects tone, pitch, and action response. The
severity of these effects can be reduced by positioning your piano near a wall
that is away from windows, doors, heating and air conditioning vents,
fireplaces, and direct sunlight.
Ideally, a piano should be tuned every
six months. To avoid serious problems and costly repairs, never wait longer
than a year between tunings.
As a new piano needs time to adjust to the individual climatic conditions in
your
home, correct tuning is especially important. Piano manufacturers agree that a
new piano should be tuned 2 to 3 times the first year. As your piano adjusts
to its environment, it will improve in performance, as long as it
is tuned properly and at regular intervals.
Call/text Midlothian Piano today to schedule a tuning!
(804)794-5489

Repairs

With thousands of working parts in a piano action, there are many potential
problems that can arise. Midlothian Piano can fix anything, from a sticking
key or broken string to complete regulation service of the action.