Tuning, Maintenance, and Piano Repairs

The piano is a delicate and valuable instrument that requires regular maintenance, whether it is used daily or occasionally. More importantly, it is essential that an accredited technician keeps its acoustic body and mechanics in optimal conditions.

In order for the piano to remain in such conditions and not deteriorate over time, it is necessary to carry out three adjustments periodically: tuning, regulation, and voicing.

Piano tuning

Depending on the use given to the piano, it must be tuned with one frequency or another. In the case of a particular piano, it is enough to perform one or two tunings per year. If, on the other hand, we intend to maintain a piano in auditoriums or concert halls in good condition, tuning will be required before each concert for proper operation.

Price: 80 €

Tuning the piano requires concentration and experience, this is why it should be done in a quiet environment avoiding any type of interference or distraction, especially because the technician performs the tuning by ear.

Tuning a piano sounds simple but achieving a stable and uniform tuning takes years of practice.

Pitch Raise

When a piano remains out of tune for a long time or has been recently transported, a pitch raise is required. This maintenance is carried out in two visits one week apart. On the first visit, the strings are tightened more than usual, so that on the second visit the tuning is maintained for as long as possible. In some cases, three visits will be required: two pitch raises and final tuning.

Price: 140 €( Varies depending on visits )

Maintenance

In addition to tuning the piano, it is important to carry out periodic cleaning, both outside and inside, and a series of regulations and adjustments to its mechanics. This service guarantees perfect operation and prevents possible failures or problems. All these components must be perfectly aligned and match exactly so that the piano's tone is not affected and the touch is optimal.

Thus, the adjustment of the mechanism must be very precise. Due to this, this process cannot be carried out by any user. It is a complex job that requires training and experience.

Price: 120 €( Varies depending on the piano )

Piano voicing

Each piano has its own timbre or “voice”. In many ways, the voice of a piano indicates the way it was built and defines its personality. But over time, the more a piano is played, the more the hammer striking the strings will feel worn and compressed. This hardening can cause the tone to become too harsh or bright, and it will be difficult to produce a high range of expression, no matter how much you try to improve your playing style.

You can correct this wear in several ways to get the exact tone you're looking for. However, keep in mind that a piano has to be regulated and finally tuned before it can be played.

Price: 150 €( Varies depending on the piano )

Another aspect to consider is that the sound of the piano can be modified even if the piano has not been used very much or even if it is new. We must understand that the characteristic sound of a piano is not something rigid but something that can be modified within a certain range.

If a piano has lost some of its sonority or if any of its mechanical functions no longer respond properly, surely that piano needs a repair and tune-up.

On certain occasions, a piano, either due to its use or the passage of time, can suffer deterioration or breakage of one of its components. In such cases, replacing the damaged item with a new one and applying the necessary adjustments will return the instrument to its natural state of efficiency and optimal function. It is crucial that a qualified piano technician carries out this intervention since it is the only guarantee that it is carried out correctly.

Due to the fact that the change or substitution of these components can differ a lot from one piano to another, an assessment and budget will be made on these works at your home without any commitment.

Every piano is a world!
It's no wonder that in most cases, whether new or old, the repairs needed can only be determined after a prior check of the piano's condition.

Therefore, all the prices below serve only as a guide and you can always request a quote without any commitment. The prices below do not include travel expenses. For more information do not hesitate to contact me.

Tuning:80 €
10% discount for music schools, conservatories, and hotels.

Pitch raise:140 €

Regulation:120 €

Voicing:150 €

Repair:depending on the budget.

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Tuning, Maintenance, and Piano Repairs