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A professional piano tuning restores the instrument’s pitch, so it sounds its best.
What a tuning includes:
Pitch stabilization: The tuner sets the overall pitch (commonly A = 440 Hz, or another agreed reference) and brings all twelve notes into correct relation so the piano is in tune across the keyboard.
Temperament work: The tuner establishes a temperament — precise tuning relationships in a central register — then stretches octaves and aligns intervals so the whole instrument sounds harmonically consistent.
Action and regulation inspection: While primarily a tuning, the visit includes checking key action, pedals, and basic regulation issues that affect touch and repeatability; minor adjustments are often made to optimize performance.
Structural review: The tuner assesses pinblock, strings, soundboard, bridges, and hardware for signs of wear or damage and reports any concerns or recommended repairs.
Typical timing and frequency
A professional tuning usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Most technicians recommend regular tuning at least once a year. Churches and other venues often choose 2-4 times a year or more.
A professional piano tuning restores the instrument’s pitch, so it sounds its best.
What a tuning includes:
Pitch stabilization: The tuner sets the overall pitch (commonly A = 440 Hz, or another agreed reference) and brings all twelve notes into correct relation so the piano is in tune across the keyboard.
Temperament work: The tuner establishes a temperament — precise tuning relationships in a central register — then stretches octaves and aligns intervals so the whole instrument sounds harmonically consistent.
Action and regulation inspection: While primarily a tuning, the visit includes checking key action, pedals, and basic regulation issues that affect touch and repeatability; minor adjustments are often made to optimize performance.
Structural review: The tuner assesses pinblock, strings, soundboard, bridges, and hardware for signs of wear or damage and reports any concerns or recommended repairs.
Typical timing and frequency
A professional tuning usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Most technicians recommend regular tuning at least once a year. Churches and other venues often choose 2-4 times a year or more.