Good piano technicians know how to tune by ear but may also use a tuning machine for several reasons: (a) the human ear cannot register frequencies at higher/lower pitches (b) the tuning information for an individual piano can be stored and retrieved for subsequent tunings, and (c) the machine reduces the effect of ambient noise on the tuning. Tuning aurally (by ear) means using a tuning fork to get the pitch of one note and then tuning all the other notes in relative relationship to that note. What is tuning by ear? And can you tune by ear?
We are active associate members of the Piano Technicians Guild through which we take advantage of the many continuing education seminars and workshops. The first question a prospective client will ask is “How much does a tuning cost?” That’s important, but the more important question is “What do I get for my money?” Stated differently, “How do I know if you are good at what you do?” If I were to hire a piano tuner for my piano, I would ask: how many years have you been a tuner? how/where were you trained? (in a school or self-taught) are you full-time or part-time? how many clients do you service? and who may I contact for a recommendation? It is also a plus if the piano tuner/technician is affiliated with a professional organization. How do I find a good piano tuner/technician? We are professionally trained, full-time piano technicians. He is concerned with the sound and the mechanics. A piano technician tunes and is capable of repairing and maintaining all aspects of the piano. Many piano tuners refer their clients to a technician for repair and maintenance. Some may be able to repair, but that is not always the case. Step 2: Download this handy PDF document and find the age of your piano based on its manufacturer and serial number.What is the difference between a piano tuner and a piano technician?Ī tuner is concerned with the sound of the piano. Find the name of your piano on the listing.įind where your number falls, and that will give you an idea within 5 years as to when your piano was built.
It is highly unlikely that you will find your exact serial number. There are many brands that are difficult to find. It can also be found stamped into the soundboard under the strings at times. It can also be found on the “beams” of the plate stamped on the side.
Or it may be somewhere else on the plate near the tuning pins. These are usually found on the “Plate” near the tuning pins between the bass and tenor sections as shown below. You are looking for a number like those shown here. It can also be found on the top of the piano when you open the lid on Upright Pianos. Step 1: The serial number is usually found on the plate of the piano between the bass and tenor strings. Once you know the name brand of your piano, you will need to find the serial number.
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