TRUST US WITH YOUR PIANO

Your piano is more than just a musical instrument; it's an investment in your future enjoyment. It has the power to fill your home with beautiful music for years to come, bringing joy to you and your family. However, because pianos are big and intricate, they need to be looked after carefully. That's where our company comes in. We offer piano tuning services in Oakville.

Regular piano tuning, performed by a skilled piano tuner in Oakville, is essential for maintaining your instrument. It helps keep your piano in good shape and prevents costly repairs down the road. The expense associated with piano tuning is quite modest when you consider the potential costs that could arise from neglecting this essential service. Keep your piano sounding its best and avoid unnecessary expenses by scheduling regular tuning sessions with us.

WHY DOES A PIANO GO OUT OF TUNE?

In every piano, the strings are pulled tight and held in place by various parts like the frame, plate, pin block, tuning pins, bridges, and soundboard. If anything intervene with the position of these parts, it messes with the string tension and throws the piano out of tune.

Piano Tune Oakville
Piano Tune Oakville

HUMIDITY CHANGES

Even though the soundboard has a protective layer of varnish or lacquer, moisture from the air can still get into and escape from the wood, mainly through the edges. This is the key reason why a well-tuned piano with secure tuning pins can end up going out of tune.

TEMPERATURE CHANGES

Variations in the room temperature where a piano is placed can lead to changes in its tuning. These temperature shifts can be caused by factors like direct sunlight, heat from different appliances, or the cool air from an air conditioner.

STRETCHING OF THE STRINGS

New music wire has a lot of elasticity, and begins to stretch as soon as you pull it When you put new strings on a piano, they're pretty stretchy. In fact, they start stretching as soon as you tune them to the right pitch. This stretching is most noticeable during the first few years. So, if you have a new piano, you should get it tuned at least three or four times in the first year. After that, the strings stretch less, and the pitch stays steady for longer. But don't forget, you should still get your piano tuned at least twice a year to keep it in good shape. Following this schedule will help you manage the cost of piano tuning.

SLIPPING TUNING PINS

When pianos are exposed to regular changes in humidity, the pins that hold the strings in place can start to slip. When these pins get looser, the string tension can slowly make them turn over several months, causing the pitch to go flat.
 

PLAYING

The more you play your piano, especially if you play loudly and often, the faster it's going to go out of tune. This happens because when you play, the tension along the strings evens out, and that can affect with the tuning.

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Synopsis

All pianos can fall out of tune due to things like changes in humidity and temperature, the strings stretching, or the tuning pins slipping. That's why it's a good idea to get a new piano tuned three or four times in the first year after you buy it, and then twice a year after that.

With more and more parents wanting their kids to take music lessons, piano tuning in Oakville is becoming even more important for anyone who has an upright or grand piano. Let our Oakville piano tuner take care of your beloved piano, so it stays in great shape and plays beautifully.

Stay in tune with Universal Piano Services.

Book Your Appointment

Want to inquire about our piano tuning service? Then contact Universal Piano Services at (416) 230-5560 or fill out the form below. We are open 7 days a week by appointment only.