subject: Finding The Very Best Piano Technician [print this page] There is nothing more beautiful to hear than piano music played by a talented person. Each note has a lovely sound when it hits the ear. However, if the piano is out of tune or something else is wrong then the clarity of the music is lost. Having an expert piano technician periodically check on one's piano is essential if it is to be kept in its best working condition.
Keeping a piano in a-one condition should be a priority with anyone who owns one. The strings and other mechanical parts need to be treated and adjusted on a regular basis. These need to be done by someone who is an expert in the field.
Many people think a technician and a tuner are the same, but they are not. While a technician can tune the instrument, their main job is to make any necessary repairs. They can even rebuild the entire instrument if necessary. A tuner, on the other hand is merely concerned that the strings will give out the correct sound when a key is played.
There are no regulations regarding qualifications for a a person working in this category. However, those who belong to the Piano Technicians Guild must pass rigorous examinations to receive that classification and a certificate to show they are qualified. Any technician with this certification knows everything there is to know about the instrument.
A good person with these credentials has a vast field of knowledge regarding this instrument. This includes tuning by ear, making repairs to the wood, cloth, felt, piano wire and other parts of the piano. One will very easily be able to determine their expertise by the service they render. Many have made careers in this field by taking classes in the subject.
Many people, who see a great pianist in a concert hall do not realize that one of these experts must check the instrument every time before it is used. It would be a terrible thing if, in the middle of a concert, something went wrong. These technicians are in great demand, not only in these halls but in colleges and other places where public presentations are made.
For many people this instrument, in their home is their pride and joy. Whether it is a simple spinet or an expensive grand piano the music can be enjoyed by all. To it in good condition it should be checked out by a piano technician on a periodic basis.
