subject: Piano Tuning New Canaan Ct [print this page] Piano tuning New Canaan CT - Al Oliver & Son Pianos Co offers piano services include all aspects of piano tuning, repair and restoration, cabinet refinishing, key top refinishing or replacement, soundboard repair & replacement, restringing, action restoration and more! We specialize in Steinway, Yamaha, Baldwin, and all other piano manufacturers.
Piano Tuning: A good piano tuning ensures the longevity of your instrument and gives it its beautifully rich tone. We advise that every piano be tuned at least twice a year by a certified piano technician for general maintenance. If you feel your piano is in need of a tuning, please call any of our locations and we will arrange for a qualified technician to visit you soon. Al Oliver & Son Piano co currently offers house call for piano tuning in New Canaan CT.
It isn't the jarring of the piano that puts it out of tune it's the change in environment, humidity and temperature in your New Canaan homes which has an adverse effect, says Al Oliver, at his piano showroom in Norwalk CT. Email oliverpianos@aol.com for more info.
Pianos are designed to produce the highest quality sound when tuned at the proper pitch level. Delaying of piano tuning makes it difficult to bring the overall tension of the wires back to the proper pitch.
Therefore, problems that need attention will be much more noticeable once the piano is finally serviced by a qualified technician. These problems include loose parts, squeaking, sticking keys and rusting, among other factors.
Pianos have approximately 250 wires of varying tension and, when those wires are sounded, they produce a particular pitch, says Joe Kovac. While keys have between 1-3 strings, those of the same note must produce an identical sound, otherwise it will appear to the ear that more than one key at a time is being played.
The age of a piano will often determine the ideal frequency of piano tunings. For example, a piano that is less than about 5 years old, will suffer string-stretching far more rapidly than an older piano, causing it to go out-of-tune quickly. Therefore, it is crucial to have tunings performed about twice a year, during the first 5 years. The same rule applies if there are substantial humidity and temperature fluctuations where the piano is being housed.
A common complaint from New Canaan households is the sticking of keys, says Oliver. Excessive humidity and broken or rubbing action parts are often the cause. Sticking is usually a minor problem, which can be easily corrected by a skilled technician.
Finally, one must keep in mind the style in which a piano is played. Jerry Lee Lewis was probably visited often by his piano tuner. But, whichever manner of playing or type of tunes, a piano is a delicate instrument which requires regular care in order to keep it making beautiful music for years to come.
To schedule a house call to have your piano tuned, call 203-622-8350 or visit our Greenwich piano showrooms at 400 Putnam Ave Cos Cob CT and our Norwalk Piano showroom at 4 Taft St Ste A1b, Norwalk, CT. Visit http://oliverpiano.com/ for more info.
