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What’s the difference between a piano tuner and a piano technician?

Piano technicians are qualified to perform all aspects of piano repair, including tuning. On the other hand, piano tuners may only be trained to tune pianos and may not be equipped to handle other repairs. This means that if you have a problem with your piano that goes beyond just needing to be tuned, you may need to call a piano technician to handle the repair.

Pianos are complex instruments with over 12,000 adjustable parts that can impact how they sound. It's important to find a technician who can not only tune your piano, but also keep it in good working order. Proper maintenance can help extend the life of your piano and improve your overall playing experience.

Tuning

If your piano has been recently tuned, it likely just needs a regular tuning to maintain its pitch. This is when the piano hasn't drifted too far from its intended pitch. Factors like temperature and humidity changes can cause a piano's pitch to change over time.

If it's been over a year since your piano was last tuned, it may require a pitch raise before a regular tuning. A pitch raise is a "rough" tuning that brings the piano to a stable pitch before a regular (or "fine") tuning is performed. Depending on how far the piano is from its correct pitch, the regular tuning may need to be scheduled a few days after the pitch raise to allow the piano to settle.

Piano Key Restoration

Have your ivory keys turned yellow over the years, do you have chipped ivories or even missing ivories? A piano key restoration can greatly enhance the look of your piano. Chips can be filled, missing key tops replaced and any yellowing minimized. Contact us at ian@daltonpiano.com for more details.