One of the most frequent questions I receive as your piano tuning Wilmington DE technician, is “Why are there no dampers on the very highest strings on a piano?” For background, the...

Your piano tuner Wilmington DE of Kenneth Keith Piano Services, often gets asked about the origin of the name “Piano.”  Here is my explanation: The piano got its name due to the fact...

Many piano owners have never even seen the inside of their piano. The next time your piano is being tuned, you might want to ask for a quick tour. Most people find it very interesting. Whether you...

Before scheduling a piano tuning in Delaware or in the Philadelphia area, your piano tuner will talk with you over-the-phone prior to your piano tuning to find out how long it’s been since your...

This is the third in a series of articles about the structural piano parts that must be in good condition in order for a piano to hold a tuning. Those structures are the piano pin block, the piano...

Before selecting a piano for your home or organization, there are various things to consider. One main consideration is the size of the room where you piano will be placed. Keep in mind, too, that...

There are two major reasons for the importance of regular piano tuning: 1) For the benefit of a student who is learning to play 2) To preserve the life span of your piano This article will discuss...

A piano has over 200 strings at 150 lbs. tension each, totaling 30,000 lbs. of tension. A wooden structure, even when reinforced by cast iron, cannot maintain that level of tension indefinitely. When...