Why Old Pianos Often Cost More to Tune
I am constantly being faced with old pianos that no longer have any musical value. A young beginner should be playing on a well-tuned, fairly modern instrument that…
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How changing weather affects your piano’s tuning (and what you can do about it)
Cape Town is famous for its unpredictable weather. One moment it’s blazing sunshine, the next it’s a chilly breeze or a sudden mist rolling in. While this keeps…
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Start the New Year on the Right Note: Why a Well-Tuned Piano is Essential for Piano Lessons
As the new year approaches, many parents are planning enriching activities for their children, and piano lessons often top the list. Learning to play the piano offers countless…
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The parts and functions of a piano
The Soundboard: The soundboard is one of the most important and least understood parts of the piano. Its purpose is to convert the vibrations of the strings into…
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A few tips on how to buy a piano
Buying a piano can be a happy and rewarding experience and in the great majority of cases, that’s what it is if you take a little time now…
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PIANO HYGIENE
It always amazes me that pianos which I have to tune often have filthy keys. When I encounter this I usually spend a little time cleaning them before…
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Is your piano under attack from silent insects?
If your piano is not maintained frequently enough, you could incur higher repair costs as a result of insect or rodent damage, for example. There are also string…
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An Assessment of Restoration Potential
The most important aspect of any piano restoration is an accurate assessment of what needs doing and a fairly good idea of how the piano is going to…
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One of the Most Common Problems with Pianos
One of the most common problems with pianos in Cape Town and Durban is the swelling of the lead weights inside the keys. The lead oxidizes and expands…
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Should we be Restoring Cheap, Old Pianos?
This subject is bound to cause controversy. If these old pianos have sentimental attachment to a client and they are happy to pay out more than it is…
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