Piano SOS: DIY Hacks for Keeping Your Instrument in Tune (Literally)
Is your piano sounding more like a clunker than a concert grand? Don't panic! This DIY guide will teach you how to troubleshoot common issues and keep your instrument singing.
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Climate Control and Your Piano: A Guide to Protecting Your Instrument
Discover how temperature and humidity impact your piano's sound and longevity. Learn expert tips from a concert pianist to create the perfect climate for your instrument.
Piano Tuning: When and Why It's Needed
The secrets of piano tuning and why it's essential for optimal sound and longevity, explained by an accomplished concert pianist.
How to Clean and Maintain Your Piano: A Concert Pianist's Guide to a Lifetime of Sound
Learn the essential steps to clean, protect, and prolong the life of your piano, from a professional concert pianist who treats her instrument like family.
Are Piano Keys Still Made of Ivory?
Pianos, like any other thing made by humans, have evolved over time.
The very first piano was invented by Bartolomeo Cristofori of Padua, Italy in 1700. It had wooden keys and its mechanism was similar to a harpsichord in that it had a plectrum that plucked a string. The difference
How The Piano Works: A Keypress Translated into Sound
Have you ever wondered how pianos work?
How does pushing a key translate into sound, and why do different pianos sound so different from each other?
It's easy to see inside of a grand piano, and probably most of us have looked inside once or twice. But you
How to Tune a Piano: A Simple Guide
Why learn how to tune a piano?
We are all looking for ways to save a little money. Tuning your own piano could save you anywhere from a couple of hundred dollars (if you tune once or twice per year) to much more.
If you just plain love all things