This is the fourth in a series of blog articles with advice from your Piano Tuner Wilmington DE regarding the importance of choosing a quality piano when you purchase your instrument.  This article...

As your Wilmington DE Piano Tuner, I am frequently asked why a piano must be tuned, even if it is not being used.  A full explanation requires a little background on the design of pianos. Even...

As your Piano Tuner Wilmington DE, I am frequently asked where is the optimum location for a piano in the home.  A full explanation requires a little background on the design of pianos. A piano is...

As your Piano Tuner Wilmington DE, I am frequently asked why there are different types of strings on a piano, and why there are different numbers of piano strings on different piano notes.  The...

As your Piano Tuner Wilmington DE, I prepare the pianos for many teachers in the area.  September is typically the time for piano lessons to resume.  While most piano teachers have their studio...

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...

As your piano tuner Wilmington DE and the surrounding areas, I would like to share some information with you about piano string design. The layout of strings in a piano has changed over time.  If...

As your piano tuner DE and Philadelphia, E Shore MD, and So. NJ areas, we are often asked how the left hand piano pedal, or “soft pedal” works. Generally, there are two different ways the...

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...

Pianos have literally thousands of individual parts. After many years of use, the parts will wear out and some breakage may occur. However, most of the parts that are found in the piano action seldom...