A Pianist’s Guide to Effective Piano Maintenance
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
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