![]() We're making up for many years of neglect. Note: I say "Fine Tuning" loosly because even though I can tune a piano in this condition to sound musical today, it will only become more stable, and hold its tune better, after regular tunings have been established. A piano 75 - 125 cents flat would need 3 Pre-tunings prior to a "Fine Tuning". A piano that is 25-75 cents flat will need 2 Pre-tunings. Typically, pianos that have been neglected for many years fall into this category. Note: Most new clients who haven't had their piano serviced in the last couple years fall into this category.ģ) Tuning Service for Badly Neglected Pianos:Ģ or 3 Pre-tuning Pitch Corrections $80 - $120įor pianos more than 25 cents flat (almost never sharp by this much), this is the total cost range, assuming that the piano is in tunable condition, no additional repair work is needed prior to tuning, and you are within my normal 30 mile radius service area (see below). This is your total cost, assuming that the piano is in tunable condition, no additional repair work is needed prior to tuning, the piano is between 8 and 25 cents sharp or flat of standard pitch (A=440), and you are within my normal 30 mile radius service area (see below). Most regularly maintained pianos tuned once or twice per year would fall into this category.Ģ) Tuning Service for Occasionally Maintained Pianos:ġ Pre-tuning Pitch Correction $40 + 1 Fine Tuning $135 = $175 This is your total cost, assuming that the piano is in tunable condition, no additional repair work is needed prior to tuning, the piano is no more than 8 cents sharp or flat of standard pitch (A=440) (2 cents or less for concert work), and you are within my normal 30 mile radius service area (see below). This will be covered in the initial consultation when the appointment is made.1) Tuning Service for Regularly Maintained Pianos: Pianos that have not been tuned in a very long time, or have a pitch level significantly below normal, will need a pitch raise. The only way to know that your piano is in tune is to actually play music on it, so upon request, I’ll play you a song □ Additional Services For An Additional Low Cost: I play and “stretch" the octaves after tuning to make sure the the piano has elegant tone and temperament from top to bottom. Springs can wear out, or move out of adjustment after moving. Pianos have many springs inside of the intricate workings of the instrument. Rubbing hammers can cause friction, stuck keys, and cause the hammers to strike inaccurately. When things are not stopping and starting at the right time inside of your piano, this is one of the first things that gets checked in order to ensure good movement.Įvenly spaced keys are pleasing to the eye, and help the player space their fingers consistently. Nothing is more annoying than a wobbly bench. ![]() We’ll take that dirt off for you.Ī shiny piano makes piano owners feel happy, so we throw in a polish to make your instrument lustrous.īusy feet on the piano pedals cause them to wear in, adjusting them gets them moving smoothly so that the only thing the player has to worry about is the music. Part of your service is getting them working correctly again.įingers carry dirt, so imagine where that dirt goes when a piano gets played. It’s part of keeping your instrument maintained. Tuning a piano twice a year is like getting an oil change for your car. Complete Piano Service Package includes 12 services for one price: I have all of the tools and supplies needed to give your piano a great service. Expert Piano Service offers a personalized Complete Piano Service Package.
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