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How Often Should A Piano Be Tuned?
As often as possible! All joking aside, this is the number one question on any piano owner’s mind. Before asking this question there is something to keep in mind. A piano is an investment.

Piano tuning is much like tuning up a car. For either of them to run at their best, they must be serviced properly. Secondly, keeping up a maintenance schedule will help you keep your instrument sounding beautifully in tune.

As a general rule, through normal use, a piano should be tuned every six months to a year.

If you play your piano quite a bit, you will probably need to have it tuned more frequently. Remember that maintaining your piano regularly will keep it from depreciating too quickly and will save you money.

Many people wonder how to tell if their piano is in need of tuning. A simple test is to just listen to the notes. If they start sounding “off” while playing your favorite tunes than its time to get an adjustment.

Newer pianos may need more tuning for the first few years. The strings in a newly purchased piano are tight and stretch quite a bit. Pianos that have been restrung will also need more frequent tunings until the strings have been “seasoned” again.

What Is This Going To Cost Me?

The type of piano is going to play a role. The condition of the instrument will be a factor in the final cost of the tuning.

If any repairs need to be done such as replacing broken strings or other parts, the price of the tuning will reflect this. Some tuners offer a quote to help you gauge costs. If it has been a while since your last tuning, the piano may need a pitch raise.  On average the cost for a tuning will be between $80 and $100. A pre-tuning inspection is included.

Call 829-8029 to schedule an appointment.