COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PIANOS

Through the years, I have heard my customers make certain comments about pianos that are not necessarily true. In an effort to quell fears, answer questions, and prevent mistakes, I have put together a brochure called "COMMON MYTHS ABOUT PIANOS" Here is the first of eight myths. You can read the rest at the webpage:
www.angelfire.com/biz6/afinetune/myths.html

1. PIANOS SHOULD BE TUNED EVERY SIX MONTHS.

Not all pianos are the same. Generally, new pianos need more frequent tunings - 3 or 4 times a year for the first couple of years. But some brands do better than others. Older pianos in good condition are often more stable and need less frequent tunings - maybe once every year or two. I have seen some brands hold their tuning for several years, while others go extremely out of tune in just 3 or 4 months.

Your piano technician can judge which is best for your piano based on a knowledge of how much the piano is used, the environmental conditions, and how much the pitch varies between tunings. If you are not comfortable with his assessment, you can always solicit the opinions of other piano technicians.

Read more on the web page: www.angelfire.com/biz6/afinetune/myths.html