The unique sound of a piano is due to a blending of materials like wood, metal, buckskin and wool. Together they create a sound that no other instrument in the world can duplicate. A piano will bring enjoyment to you and others around you, but it requires periodic servicing to provide outstanding performance year after year.

Tuning is the most important type of general piano maintenance.  It is most important that new pianos be maintained at proper pitch (A-440 in the U.S.) so the string tension and wooden structure can reach a stable equilibrium

Humidity changes are the primary reason pianos go out of tune. The soundboard of a piano is make out of wood and  will react constantly to the weather. Unfortunately, strings don't change pitch equally. Some strings change more than others and leave the piano out-of-tune.

 A piano should be tuned as often as needed. If the piano is used for concerts, long hours of playing, rough playing, it should be tuned more often than a piano that sits in the living room with little use. Most manufacturers recommend two tunings the first two years and annually after that. Minimally, a piano should be tuned once a year.

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