Piano
tuning
Tuning
is the most common service that pianos receive. It is a procedure of changing
the tension of the piano strings so that they are in pitch to a given reference
frequency to 440 Hz and adjusting the remaining notes on the piano.
Your
piano should be tuned at least 3 times during the first year after purchase.
Some tuning instability should be anticipated during the first year because of
the elasticity of the piano wire, combined with the pianos normal adjustment to
the humidity changes in your home.
Tuning
your piano twice a year is ideal. A regular tuning
schedule will help the
technician keep the piano sounding (see voicing) and playing (see regulation) in
peak condition. Without regular tuning, pianos drop in pitch and require greater
effort to keep them on pitch. A piano that is below concert pitch, may be tuned
to itself, but tends to sound lifeless with dull tone color and lack of ambiance.