Piano Tuning
Why do I need to tune my Piano?
There has never been an acoustic piano made by any company, at any price, that does not require a schedule of regular tunings. It is also a fact that a piano will go out of tune whether it is played or not.
The main reason pianos go out of tune is the changes in humidity from season to season, affecting all pianos, new and old, played or unplayed.... More...
What is Concert Pitch?
Concert pitch (A440 - A above middle C (C4) vibrating at 440 times per second) has been universally accepted as the pitch to which all instruments should be tuned. It ensures that when instruments play together, they will all be in tune with one another. Pianos are designed and built to sound their best when tuned to A440. So when your piano's pitch drops due to lack of tuning, the quality of tone suffers.... More...
How much does it cost to tune a piano?
Piano Tuning (Local)
- Upright: $150.00 or Grand: $175.00
- Half Price Tuning with any Piano Move
Piano Tuning (Over 30 mins Drive from base)
- Upright: $175.00 or Grand: $200.00
- (Multiple pianos preferred in an area where possible)
Piano Tuning (Interstate)
- Upright: $150.00 or Grand: $175.00
- (Only on our regular trips - register now!)
- Sydney, Newcastle, Coffs Harbour, Emerald, Adelaide, Etc.)
Piano Repairs
- from $20.00
NOTE:
All piano tuning more than an hour from base is only available at our convenience.
Please enquire about availability
Payment is to be made when the piano is tuned, or can be prepaid via direct deposit.
Businesses (Schools, Nursing Homes, Churches & Councils) may be sent a 7 day account.
Cash or direct deposit preferred. Cheque accepted.
Contact us to organize your piano tuning.
How Often should I tune my Piano?
Keep in mind that every piano is subject to one or more factors that will make it go out of tune, including:
- Humidity changes
- Temperature changes
- Stretching of strings
- Slipping tuning pins
- Heavy or excessive use
How often you should tune your piano depends on its condition, the environment in which it is located, and the musical demands of the owner.... More...
Can you tune my piano?
We tune any brand of piano, including:
- Yamaha
- Kawai
- Beale
- Alex Steinbach
- Wertheim
- Old or New Pianos
- Upright & Grand pianos
- Pianolas (Player Pianos)
- ...YOUR Piano!