How Do the Seasons Affect Your Piano's Tune?
Many of us notice that with seasonal changes, our piano also changes. Maybe we hear that the piano, which had sounded really crisp and...
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carlinpiano
Sep 1, 20235 min read
Piano Tuning: Aural vs. ETD ...
There are many different ways to tune a piano, but the end goal should always be the same: to tune the piano so that it sounds as good...
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carlinpiano
Aug 3, 20233 min read
Piano Tech Convention!
Last week I attended the annual convention of the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG), the world's premier group of piano techs. This year the...
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carlinpiano
Jun 17, 20232 min read
What is the Piano Technicians Guild?
The Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) is a voluntary organization of piano technicians. The PTG was founded in 1958 as a merger of a couple...
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carlinpiano
Apr 12, 20232 min read
The Voice of Your Piano (Hammers!)
When you depress the keys on your piano's keyboard, hammers strike the strings, causing them to vibrate in a certain way that produces...
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carlinpiano
Mar 18, 20233 min read
Lyre Lyre
On grand pianos, the lyre is the structure that holds the pedals in place and connects them to the rods and levers that operate the...
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carlinpiano
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Does Your Piano Have a Firm Foundation?
We tend to think of pianos as stationary objects. Many pianos stay in the exact same spot for decades. But some pianos need to be moved...
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carlinpiano
Jan 5, 20233 min read
How Often Should I Get My Piano Tuned?
The short answer: At least once a year. And now, the details: For many people, getting your piano tuned once a year will meet your...
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carlinpiano
Nov 30, 20223 min read
Humidity Control! How to Help Your Piano Manage the Climate
What does a piano have to do with the climate? Everything! Well, sort of. Your piano is made up of thousands of parts, many of them...
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carlinpiano
Nov 21, 20224 min read
Tune, Tone, & Touch ...
So, maybe your piano sounds like it's in tune, but perhaps you don't like the tone. Maybe all of the keys play, but they feel heavy...
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carlinpiano
Nov 19, 20222 min read
Hello and Welcome!
Welcome to my musings about pianos and piano technology. But first, a little bit about me. My wife and I have lived in Ann Arbor,...
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