A question many people have been asking recently is “when should I have my piano tuned?” Is it best to wait until winter? Summer? Some other time? The primary reason pianos go out of tune is the temperature and humidity. If you try to wait until the temperature is perfectly stable outside, your piano will never be tuned. The more stable you can keep the temperature and humidity around your piano, the more stable your piano will be. Stability is not always an option, however. Here are a few factors to think about when deciding to have your piano tuned:
Is the amount your piano is used going to change greatly? Many times pianos aren’t played as much during the summer or Christmas breaks. With the start of school in the fall or winter and piano lessons begin again, piano playing tends to increase. This is a great time to have your piano tuned.
Is the inside of your house having larger than normal changes in temperature and/or humidity? Some people like to leave windows open throughout the fall or spring. If this causes large temperature/humidity changes where the piano is, it may be best to wait.
Is your piano likely to be moved soon? Moves are hard on pianos, especially if they involve going up/down stairs or into different buildings. If you know that your piano will be moved, plan to have it tuned between 2 weeks and a month after the move.
Will your piano be used for a special event? Do you have musical family members coming for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Do you have a group from church coming over? These are great times to have your piano tuned.
Do you have any additional questions? Call Felber Piano Tuning at (701) 491-8851 for additional information.