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Pianos Need Tender Loving Care Too

By: D Ruplinger, Sat Dec 10th, 2005 12:43:25 AM

Pianos have several thousand parts (8,000-12,000) and many of those parts are moving parts. To keep all the parts in good working order, pianos need regular care.

During the first year of a piano's life it's suggested to have it serviced two to four times. Then talk to your piano technician to decide what frequency to continue service at. Usually twice a year after the first year is recommended, but sometimes once a year is enough. Servicing includes having the piano tuned, regulated as needed, voiced as needed, and eventually having worn parts repaired or replaced as needed (

About the author: D Ruplinger is a featured writer for http://www.pianoscentral.com For more information about pianos, piano tuning, and piano restoration visit http://www.pianoscentral.com.

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