Piano Tuning & Repair

🎹 Piano Tuning: What You Should Know

We love helping people understand the basics of piano care. Here’s a quick guide to answer common questions and help keep your piano in great shape.

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🕒 When to Tune After a Move

Give your piano 7–14 days to adjust to a new environment before tuning — wood reacts to changes in humidity and temperature.

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💵 Tuning Cost

Typical tuning costs $175–$225, depending on location and the condition of your piano.

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📅 How Often Should You Tune?

• Ideally: 4x a year (once per season)

• Realistically: 2x a year (after heating & cooling cycles)

• Minimum: 1x a year to prevent long-term damage

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❓Why So Often?

Pianos hold 20 tons of string tension. Seasonal humidity changes cause the wood to expand and contract, loosening tuning pins over time.
Regular tuning keeps the pin block tight — if it fails, repair can cost thousands, or the piano becomes unplayable.

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⏱ Tuning Appointment Length

1–2 hours, depending on how out-of-tune it is.

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🎼 What Is A-440?

A-440 is the standard pitch — the “A” above middle C vibrates at 440 Hz. This ensures your piano matches other instruments worldwide.

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⚙️ Why Your Piano May Not Be at A-440

• All pianos leave the factory tuned to A-440

• Over time, if not tuned regularly, tension drops, lowering pitch

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⬆️ What If My Piano Is Below Pitch?

If it’s been several years since the last tuning, multiple tunings may be needed to restore full tension safely.

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❌ Can I Just Leave It at a Lower Pitch?

Not recommended. Like a spine, a piano needs proper alignment to stay healthy.
Low pitch:

• Weakens the piano’s structure

• Leads to poor ear training

• Lowers instrument value

• Sounds less pleasant

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Keeping your piano in tune protects your investment, your ear, and your enjoyment of the instrument. Let us know how we can help!

Any more questions? Give us a call, text or email.

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