Tuning the piano is the primary reason customers call. They notice the unsettling sound of the intervals on the piano not sounding right anymore. Piano strings change pitch for two primary reasons: the initial stretching and settling of strings when the piano is new, and soundboard movement due to humidity variation. When the soundboard reacts to changes in humidity, strings tighten and loosen as the soundboard reacts to the climate. Sometimes the pitch will rise above the standard A-440, but usually it will drop. This means that each string needs to be tightened considerably to bring it to pitch. But as each string is tightened, it causes the pitch of previously adjusted strings to change as tension increases. A special technique called "pitch raising" can then be done to raise the strings to their correct tension levels. A pitch raise is essentially a special tuning procedure designed to leave the piano approximately in tune.

We tune for all types of occasions - whether in the home, your church, school or concert hall, we’ve got you covered with expert, stable tunings. We can even accommodate historical temperaments if needed. Just enquire with us!