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Yes, it is completely impossible to tune a piano perfectly. This has, luckily, not been a huge problem for me, but there are some tuners out there that have suffered from time to time from angry clients who weren’t satisfied with the job. Such clients would hear the “wolf” tones when playing whatever chords or octaves they would play and immediately think that got a bad deal. In truth, as anyone can see from my previous blogs, there are a variety of different ways to tune the

I would like to start this one by pointing out that my intentions with these blogs isn't to overwhelm those who read them with a bunch of piano technobabble. It's the opposite actually... I hope to be able to try and translate much of what we do into a more easily understood language... not just to inform piano owners, but to attempt to attract new people to the field. So when I tell you that doing this with the meantone tuning blog was quite difficult, please realize that th

Many moons ago, long before the dinosaurs, when the earth was without form and darkness was over the face of the deep, I was an apprentice to another tuner. The apprenticeship didn't really last long as I had already been fairly experienced in the field (8 years at that point). I only went down that road because I felt stunted in my growth as a tuner (only tuning 4 or 5 pianos per year) and wanted to learn more of the technician work. He taught me how to regulate and clean ke

Dare I? Do I actually dare to go into the deep and complex world of meantone tuning? Kind of... yeah. And I only say kind of because I am NOT going to try and explain the math of it. It gets too messy and as a musician, I don't completely understand it myself. However, of the various ways to tune a piano, some of the least common are through meantone tunings. Your meantone (the middle tone) is going to be pure with the root. When this refers the middle tone, it doesn't mean t

There are a variety of ways to tune a piano. The most common is in equal temperament. This simply means the frequency of the notes is equally divided amongst the twelve notes in an octave with the octave have a pure tone (no beats when play two keys of the same note). A stretched tuning is taking those frequencies and "stretching" them higher as you go up the piano. Unlike equal temperament and meantone tunings, stretched tuning is the one kind of tuning that an ETD (electron

Owning a piano is a rewarding experience that brings music and joy into your home. However, to keep your instrument sounding its best, regular maintenance is essential. One of the most important aspects of piano care is tuning. Many piano owners underestimate the value of consistent tuning, but it plays a crucial role in preserving the instrument’s sound quality and longevity. This article explores why regular piano tuning matters and how local piano tuning services can help

Why tuning is important.

Pianos are the heart of many homes, unleashing creativity and joy. However, over time, they can go out of tune due to environmental...

The Case for Digital Pianos A piano technician acquaintance of mine posted some very helpful insights regarding the purchase of digital pianos versus acoustic ones. He graciously allowed me to share his thoughts and promote his website. In the world of piano technology, community and collaboration thrive, even though some competition exists. I have been known to share information about other technicians with clients when I encounter jobs that I cannot handle. Thus, I am more

One of the most common things I hear when telling people what I do for the dollar is "Really? Such a niche job!" And they are right. No...

A piano technician is a tuner's best friend. Technicians will and do tune pianos, but the vast majority of them make so much more money...

Oh, the dreaded strings! Of every part and mechanism that makes a piano, the strings are that which brings a tuner the most tension......

Not all pianos are tunable. In fact, the older the piano along with the length of time it's been since it's last tuning contributes...

Are you a piano enthusiast looking to perfect your piano tuning skills? Look no further, as we unveil expert tips and techniques to help...

Are you looking to elevate the sound of your piano and take your music to the next level? Look no further than a professional piano...