It is to the advantage of every pianist and teacher to understand certain fundamentals of piano construction and maintenance, so that he can know what to expect from his piano and his piano technician. Piano owners sometimes expect the impossible … Read
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Piano Maintenance
Environmental tips Wood is a natural, live, constantly changing material, which reacts to the environment in which it is kept. Since the piano is mostly made of wood, it is preferable to place it in rooms where temperature and humidity … Read
How to Care for Your Piano
Your Steinway piano is an object of beauty, a source of enjoyment, and a significant investment. For all those reasons, it’s important to take proper care of it. However, caring for your piano is more a matter of conscientious attention … Read
Which Parts and Materials Should be Used in a Rebuild?
There is a great disagreement between piano rebuilders, pianists, technicians, and piano manufacturers over which replacement parts, materials and procedures are appropriate for rebuilding a vintage piano. There are many different companies that make replacement and repair parts for a … Read
Piano Restoration
Piano refinishing is a specialty profession that requires years of experience and professional equipment. The standards are extremely high: in the furniture industry, the best finish you can get (and also the most expensive) is usually called a “piano grade” … Read
Rebuilt or Reconditioned Pianos
Many used or vintage pianos for sale may have been previously rebuilt, refinished, or reconditioned. Other used pianos you may find may need rebuilding or restoration to some degree. There are many piano rebuilders and restoration shops that do excellent … Read
About Piano Construction and Materials
Much in a piano is hidden, and visible only to experienced eyes. For example, black (ebony) finish pianos and also wood grain (clear finish) instruments both present an external appearance or facade. The materials underneath that coat of black paint, … Read
What is Wrong With My Steinway Piano? Regular Periodic Piano Maintenance is Key
According to the experts, to get the most out of your piano, you need to have it serviced about 2 times per year. According to The National Piano Foundation and the Piano Technicians Guild of America, regardless of where you … Read