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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
The Voice of Your Piano
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
- 3 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 2 min
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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