Before getting that “Free” piano
It seems like a deal. The outside of the piano looks great. You can’t wait to get it home and begin playing. Except when you do, all the notes won’t play and it sounds horrible. It’s a scenario members of … Continued
It’s too hard to press the keys, and the tone is too bright.
It’s too hard to press the keys, and the tone is too bright. A common complaint I get is that the action feels too heavy. Sometimes this can be remedied by regulating the action. When the parts of the action … Continued
ETD tuning vs. aurally.
Using an ETD to tune your piano vs tuning a piano aurally. The first Electronic Tuning Device, (ETD), called the Conn Strobotuner, was invented in the 1932. This machine gave an accurate visual indication of the frequency of a sound … Continued
What does “setting a temperament” mean?
What does “setting a temperament” mean? Before the advent of the Electronic Tuning Device, (ETD), the only way a piano tuner could tune a piano was to first “set the temperament”. But what does setting the temperament mean, and why … Continued
Why does a string break?
Why does a string break? The main reason a string will break is because it is defective. When a string is made at the foundry, a block of steel is pulled through a smaller and smaller hole. During that … Continued
The difference between an acoustic piano and an electronic keyboard.
What is the difference between an acoustic piano and an electronic keyboard? That’s a good question. So this month’s focus is on the pros and cons of owning an electronic keyboard. Instead of trying to defend either side, here are … Continued
Why does a piano go out of tune.
Why does a piano go out of tune? There are actually three different reasons why a piano goes out of tune: environmental, structural, and technical. The environmental reason A piano is made out of wood, steel and cast … Continued
What is the Piano Technicians Guild?
What is the Piano Technicians Guild? You have seen the mention of the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) in all of my correspondence. But what exactly is the PTG? The PTG is a professional organization of piano tuner/technicians. According to our … Continued
Protecting your investment
Protecting your investment As a Steinway factory trained voicing and regulating specialist, Willem has the knowledge to voice and regulate any piano. Tuning the piano is like adding gas and oil to the car. Regulating and voicing are like changing … Continued