Service your action today! | Piano Regulation New York

One of the most often performed and most necessary things one can do to a piano is to have the action serviced. The benefits, compared to the cost, result in great value and a noticeable improvement in the performance of your piano.

Action Servicing involves three procedures: Cleaning the action, tightening all screws, and lubricating action centers. The procedure takes about an hour.

Cleaning is the first step. The action is removed from the Piano , dust and debris are blown out with compressed air (outside of course), and the action is wiped down with cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth.

Next, we tighten all the screws. In an upright piano action, that’s well over 200 screws! We tighten hammer butt screws, whippen screws, action frame screws, and damper screws. In a grand action there are fewer screws: Action frame screws, Hammer flange screws, and whippen screws.

Finally, we lubricate the moving parts. Most pivot points in piano actions are comprised of pins that ride inside cloth bushings. The lubricant that we use clears out dust and debris, lubricates the pivot point, and protects it from future damage. In an upright Piano Repair, we lubricate hammer butt flanges, damper flanges, whippen flanges and jack flanges, as well as balance rail pins. In a grand piano we lubricate hammer flanges, whippen flanges, jack flanges, and balance rail pins.

Action servicing should be done every three to five years, depending on usage and environmental conditions. In addition to making the piano play more efficiently and with less extraneous noise, servicing the action also affords the technician an opportunity to examine each of the many moving parts, and correct minor problems before they become major and costly ones. Make an appointment today!

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Why It’s Important to Tune Your Piano | Grand Piano Regulation

There are around 230 strings on the average piano. Each string on the piano has a unique pitch and frequency that must be tuned to the other strings. The sound quality of your piano is determined by these strings, so they must be maintained properly. Due to stress, these strings can stretch over time, causing the piano to become out of tune. Seasonal Changes in humidity also cause the piano to become out of tune.

When pianos are tuned regularly, they are easier to tune, stay in good condition, and maintain their value. Piano tuning regularly also avoids damage caused by overstretched strings. It will be more expensive and time-consuming to get a piano back into tune if it hasn't been tuned in a long time.

If a piano hasn't been tuned in a long time, a piano tuner may attempt to correct the problem by raising the piano's pitch. This involves pulling all of the strings, resulting in a sharp pitch. When the strings naturally stretch over time, causing the pitch to go flat, this overcompensation should keep the piano in tune.

You should have your piano checked every six months to a year to ensure that the strings last as long as possible. If the strings are damaged too much or the keys are not properly working, you should take a piano repair service. 

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Rebuilding vs. Restoration | Piano Regulation And Voicing

Every week, I speak with at least a couple of people who are interested in not giving up on their older piano, but rather bringing it back to a playable condition. There are two ways to do this: Rebuilding and Restoration. Both attempt to restore the piano to its former glory, but the philosophy behind them differs.

Rebuilding can involve anything from an action overhaul to replacement of soundboard, strings, and pin block. Where possible, new parts are used. I say where possible because while the industry became standardized around the 1920s, pianos prior to that often have parts for which it is impossible to find replacements.

For example, we are doing a rebuild right now for a client in Albany, a piano from 1909. The hammer butts and hammer assemblies are able to be replaced, but the whippens (the mechanism which transfers the energy from the key to the hammer assembly) are non-standard and must be reconditioned by cleaning and by replacing leather and felt where possible. 

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PianoDisc Player System Installation and Repair | PianoDisc Repair

In the realm of musical innovation, where tradition meets technology, the PianoDisc player system emerges as a transformative addition to the world of pianos. Offering the enchantment of live performances at the touch of a button, this sophisticated system breathes new life into classical instruments. However, like any mechanical marvel, maintenance and repair are essential to ensure its continued harmony. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of PianoDisc player system installation and repair, exploring how it elevates the piano-playing experience.

1. The Symphony of PianoDisc: A Harmonious Fusion

a. Bridging Tradition and Technology:

Introduce readers to the PianoDisc player system, highlighting its role in seamlessly blending the timeless elegance of acoustic pianos with modern digital capabilities.

b. Musical Versatility:

Explore the versatility of the PianoDisc system, from classical compositions to contemporary tunes. Emphasize its ability to cater to diverse musical preferences with its vast library of performances.

2. PianoDisc Installation: Crafting Musical Magic

a. Precision Engineering:

Discuss the meticulous process of installing a PianoDisc player system. Cover the integration of sensors, solenoids, and control units, ensuring flawless synchronization between the piano and the digital components.

b. Customization Options:

Highlight the customizable features available during installation, such as playback modes, volume control, and compatibility with external devices. Illustrate how these options cater to the preferences of both pianists and listeners.

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Basics of Piano Care

 FIRST POST! Thanks for checking out this blog page. We will be adding content every week or so, as long as we keep coming up with interesting and informative things to say.

I’d like to start by talking about basic piano care… The aspect of piano care that everyone is familiar with is tuning. Pianos go out of tune due to changes in humidity, which swells and shrinks the wood of the soundboard, bridges, and action parts. This happens regardless of how much or how little the piano is played. We STRONGLY recommend having your piano tuned twice a year. This is in line with all manufacturer’s recommendations. If you put it in terms of car maintenance (the other big, complicated machine in your life), tunings are the oil changes of piano care. It’s important to note that your piano may be out of tune and still sound relatively ok, but not be at the correct pitch. More on this in a future post. Is your piano out of tune? Find out how to determine this here.

A piano is a very complex instrument, with up to 10,000 parts — many of which move and are subject to wear over time. This causes the piano to function at a sub-optimal level, lessening your enjoyment and making playing and learning more difficult. The good news is this is a relatively easy condition to combat. Every 3 years or so, the action should be serviced. To do this, we remove the action, clean it with compressed air, lubricate all action centers, and tighten all screws (over 200 in uprights!). This serves three purposes: it makes the piano play better, avoids problems due to contaminant buildup, and allows for the detection of small issues before they become big ones. If it were a car, this would be the inspection and basic tune up.

As the piano ages, the parts deteriorate. Felt gets compressed, screws loosen, and gravity acts on the hammers. The result is poor performance — lack of dynamic range, the inability to play softly, and unevenness of touch. The solution to this is regulation. Regulation is the adjusting of numerous measurements and tolerances for each note, bringing the piano back to a level of playability it enjoyed when leaving the factory (or better). This takes several hours, but it is a normal and necessary part of caring for your instrument. In car terms, it’s like having the transmission serviced, and alignment done, and a thorough tune up — like a 50,000 mile service. This should be done every 5 years or so, but can also be done piecemeal at your six month appointments to spread out the expense. Vertical Regulation is explained in greater detail here, and Grand Regulation can be found here.

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Basics of Piano Care | Grand Piano Regulation

FIRST POST! Thanks for checking out this blog page. We will be adding content every week or so, as long as we keep coming up with interesting and informative things to say.

I’d like to start by talking about basic piano care… The aspect of piano care that everyone is familiar with is tuning. Pianos go out of tune due to changes in humidity, which swells and shrinks the wood of the soundboard, bridges, and action parts. This happens regardless of how much or how little the piano is played. We STRONGLY recommend having your piano tuned twice a year. This is in line with all manufacturer’s recommendations. If you put it in terms of car maintenance (the other big, complicated machine in your life), tunings are the oil changes of piano care. It’s important to note that your piano may be out of tune and still sound relatively ok, but not be at the correct pitch. More on this in a future post. Is your piano out of tune? Find out how to determine this here.

A piano is a very complex instrument, with up to 10,000 parts - many of which move and are subject to wear over time. This causes the piano to function at a sub-optimal level, lessening your enjoyment and making playing and learning more difficult. The good news is this is a relatively easy condition to combat. Every 3 years or so, the action should be serviced. To do this, we remove the action, clean it with compressed air, lubricate all action centers, and tighten all screws (over 200 in uprights!). This serves three purposes: it makes the piano play better, avoids problems due to contaminant buildup, and allows for the detection of small issues before they become big ones. If it were a car, this would be the inspection and basic tune up.

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Why Tune My Piano?

It may surprise you to learn this, but most of the time you can’t tell if your piano is in tune or not! While most people can hear the gross inharmony of a badly out unison, the piano usually goes out of tune in a more subtle way. 

Pianos fluctuate in pitch with changes in humidity (and extreme changes in temperature). This is why all piano manufacturers recommend that your piano be tuned AT LEAST twice a year. It is normal for your piano to go out of tune with these seasonal changes. Here is a brief description of what happens:

In winter, the air is drier, and this is compounded by indoor heat, which further dries out the air. This causes the wood in the piano - and there is a LOT of wood - to release its moisture and shrink. This causes the piano to go flat, sometimes to a surprising degree. The reverse happens in the warmer months: the soundboard, ribs, and wooden action parts all swell with the increased humidity, which (among other things) increases the pressure of the bridge on the strings, forcing the piano sharp.

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Why It’s Important to Tune Your Piano

There are around 230 strings on the average piano. Each string on the piano has a unique pitch and frequency that must be tuned to the other strings. The sound quality of your piano is determined by these strings, so they must be maintained properly. Due to stress, these strings can stretch over time, causing the piano to become out of tune. Seasonal Changes in humidity also cause the piano to become out of tune.

When pianos are tuned regularly, they are easier to tune, stay in good condition, and maintain their value. Piano tuning regularly also avoids damage caused by overstretched strings. It will be more expensive and time-consuming to get a piano back into tune if it hasn't been tuned in a long time.

If a piano hasn't been tuned in a long time, a piano tuner may attempt to correct the problem by raising the piano's pitch. This involves pulling all of the strings, resulting in a sharp pitch. When the strings naturally stretch over time, causing the pitch to go flat, this overcompensation should keep the piano in tune.

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Free Pianos Aren’t Free - Al Tervenski | Piano Restoration

Many of us have been in this situation before. A friend, family member, or acquaintance has a free piano. Free piano! All you have to do is move it, they say. Or maybe you’ve recently moved into a new home that “includes” a piano. If these situations seem too good to be true, it’s because they often are. 

Pianos are like anything else in the marketplace. Some are worth thousands upon thousands of dollars, and some are absolutely worthless. If you moved into a house with a piano sitting sadly in the living room, the previous owners figured it wasn’t worth the $400 to move it. Why should you be stuck with it? Free pianos are often not worth taking. After moving it for $300-$400, and then pitch-raising and tuning it ($300), you’re in for $700 already! Now factor in regulation and repairs, and you’re well over $1000 invested into a piano that won’t last and won’t sound good. A piano your son or daughter won’t want to play, and

one that will just sit and collect dust.

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PianoDisc Player System Installation and Repair | Piano Restoration

 New PianoDisc Prodigy Grand Player System

PianoDisc Prodigy is the culmination of everything PianoDisc strives for—the absolute best piano player system, powered by cutting-edge technology, with a simple, streamlined experience just for you. All in an invisible package on your piano. Enjoy listening to your most popular artists, playing your piano, hearing their band, hearing the real artists sing the song, while also watching the video of the performance. In addition, live streaming entertainment is available 24/7 to play right on your piano in your home without streaming subscriptions. Prodigy combines PianoDisc’s innovative SilentDrive HD technology and iQ’s High Resolution software with over 1,024 levels of expression into one box. 

No wires, no fuss. With Bluetooth, Analog, TOSLINK, MIDI 5-pin DIN, USB and Bluetooth MIDI, Prodigy gives you more ways to connect to your piano than ever before. The Android and iOS iQ Player App makes available thousands of songs in every genre, and gives you more precise control of playback and better performance than ever before. Create unlimited playlists to play whatever artists in whatever order you wish to listen. All of your PianoDisc music is stored on your device, this means instant music with no streaming or download delays. You can also have music on multiple devices to please everyone’s taste. And since all of your music is available from PianoDisc’s online delivery service, if you ever change iOS devices, a PianoDisc customer service representative will be happy to assist you in downloading your existing music to the new device. After Prodigy is installed it is completely invisible—no distracting boxes, wires, or cables that take away from the beauty of your piano. It’s just you and your enjoyment of the entertainment.

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Piano Restoration | Piano Regulation And Voicing

Piano restoration involves the careful rejuvenation of an instrument, addressing issues such as worn-out parts, damaged soundboards, and deteriorated finishes. This meticulous process requires a blend of craftsmanship, technical expertise, and a deep appreciation for the instrument's history.

Initial Assessment:

The restoration journey begins with a thorough assessment of the piano's condition. A skilled technician evaluates the structural integrity, examines the soundboard, inspects the action mechanism, and assesses the overall wear and tear. This step is crucial in determining the scope of the restoration project.

Structural Repairs:

a. Soundboard Restoration: The soundboard is a vital component that influences the piano's tonal quality. Restoration may involve repairing cracks, reinforcing the soundboard, or even replacing it if necessary.

b. Action Overhaul: The action mechanism, comprising keys, hammers, and other intricate parts, is meticulously inspected. Worn-out components are replaced, and adjustments are made to ensure a responsive and consistent touch.

c. String Replacement: Over time, piano strings can lose their vibrancy and tone. Restorers carefully replace old strings with new ones to enhance the instrument's sound quality.

Cosmetic Refinishing:

a. Cabinet Restoration: The piano's external appearance is just as important as its internal components. Skilled craftsmen work to restore the cabinet, addressing scratches, dents, and worn finishes. This step can involve traditional refinishing techniques or maintaining the instrument's vintage aesthetic.

b. Keytop Replacement: Ivory keytops, once a standard feature, may need replacement due to wear or damage. Restorers use high-quality materials to replicate the original look and feel.

Voicing and Tuning:

Voicing involves shaping the hammers to achieve the desired tone, while tuning ensures that the piano is in perfect pitch. These final adjustments are crucial for bringing the instrument to its full melodic potential.

Preserving History:

Piano restoration is not just about fixing wear and tear; it's about preserving the instrument's history and legacy. Restorers often take care to maintain the unique characteristics that make each piano a piece of living history.

Piano restoration is a labor of love that transforms aging instruments into timeless masterpieces. Whether it's a family heirloom or a vintage find, the restoration process not only revives the piano's original beauty but also ensures that its harmonious melodies continue to resonate for generations to come.

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Piano Master Technician

Piano technicians are often the unsung heroes of the music world, working behind the scenes to ensure that every note produced by a piano is perfect. Their expertise can make the difference between an instrument that sounds out of tune and one that produces harmonious melodies. In this blog post, we have the privilege of speaking with a true master of the craft, a Piano Master Technician, to learn about their experiences, insights, and the art of keeping pianos in pristine condition.

Meet the Master Technician:

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The Art of Piano Maintenance:

The Journey to Mastery: Discuss the technician's journey from a novice to a master in the field. What motivated them to become a piano technician, and how did they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge?

Piano Anatomy: Explain the different components of a piano and how they work together to create beautiful music. Include visuals or diagrams to help readers understand the intricate design.

Tuning and Voicing: Delve into the technician's process of tuning a piano, adjusting its pitch and tone. What tools and techniques do they use, and what challenges do they face when tuning a piano to perfection?

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Humidity Control for your Piano | Piano Humidity Control

Many people are not aware that humidity can have a profound effect on the tuning and performance of your piano. Humidity is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air, relative to the maximum amount of water vapor it can hold (that’s why it’s called relative humidity!).  Your piano is subject to wide swings in humidity. This is particularly true in the Hudson Valley, where the majority of our clients live. In the summer, humidity levels can go as high as 100%, while in the winter, your heating system can drop the relative humidity in your home into the single digits.

What does this mean for your piano? When the humidity is high, the soundboard and bridges absorb moisture and swell, increasing the tension of the strings and forcing the piano sharp. When the humidity is low, the opposite happens - the soundboard and bridges release moisture and shrink, reducing the downward pressure of the strings and forcing the piano flat. This is why almost all piano manufacturers - and your piano technician - recommend that your piano is tuned twice a year. In addition to forcing your piano out of tune, increased humidity affects the action parts, swelling the wood and increasing friction, which can make your action respond sluggishly (a major cause of “sticking” keys).

How can you mitigate the effects of humidity on your piano? There are several options. The absolute best solution is to have your whole house humidity controlled. This involves either attaching a humidifier to your HVAC system or installing a separate humidifier/dehumidifier system in your home. While this is the best solution, it can be very expensive to install and maintain, and is usually cost prohibitive.

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Wessell, Nickel, and Gross Actions | Polyester Piano finish repair

Scott is a trained Action Rebuilder specializing in the composite actions from Wessell, Nickel, and Gross. These are the same actions that are in every new Mason and Hamlin piano. Call to learn about the benefits of rebuilding your action with these state-of-the-art parts! 

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Piano Humidity Control | Humidity Control

Your piano is affected by the large swings in humidity that we have in the area. A Dampp-Chaser system from Piano Life Saver will keep your piano at a relative humidity of 45% +- 5% all year round. This will protect your soundboard from cracks and compression ridges, and stabilize your piano so it stays better in tune between appointments. All of us at New York Piano Works are Certified Installers.

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Humidity Control for your Piano | Piano Humidity Control

Many people are not aware that humidity can have a profound effect on the tuning and performance of your piano. Humidity is a measure of how much water vapor is in the air, relative to the maximum amount of water vapor it can hold (that’s why it’s called relative humidity!).  Your piano is subject to wide swings in humidity. This is particularly true in the Hudson Valley, where the majority of our clients live. In the summer, humidity levels can go as high as 100%, while in the winter, your heating system can drop the relative humidity in your home into the single digits.

What does this mean for your piano? When the humidity is high, the soundboard and bridges absorb moisture and swell, increasing the tension of the strings and forcing the piano sharp. When the humidity is low, the opposite happens - the soundboard and bridges release moisture and shrink, reducing the downward pressure of the strings and forcing the piano flat. This is why almost all piano manufacturers - and your piano technician - recommend that your piano is tuned twice a year. In addition to forcing your piano out of tune, increased humidity affects the action parts, swelling the wood and increasing friction, which can make your action respond sluggishly (a major cause of “sticking” keys).

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— Nicholas Cameron

“It was obvious to me that Scott was highly experienced. He’s incredibly knowledgeable. He responded quickly and scheduling was simple! I couldn’t be happier with his attention to detail. He took the time to explain everything and offered options and suggestions that fit my needs.”

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How does the humidity level affect my piano's tuning?

 The swelling and shrinking of the piano's soundboard is the most immediate and noticeable effect of humidity change. The soundboard, a sheet of wood approximately 3/8” thick, is made with a slightly crowned shape. The strings pass over the soundboard and are connected to it by a wooden piece called a bridge. The upward crown of the soundboard presses the bridge tightly against the strings.

As the moisture level in the soundboard increases during periods of high relative humidity, the crown expands and pushes the bridge harder against the strings. The strings are stretched tighter and the piano's pitch rises. Because this increase in crown is greater in the center of the soundboard than at the edges, the pitch rises more in the middle octaves than in the bass or treble registers. 

Relative humidity (RH) is the amount of moisture contained in the air, compared to the maximum amount of moisture that the air is capable of holding. During periods of low relative humidity the soundboard shrinks, reducing the crown and decreasing pressure against the strings. The pitch drops, again with the greatest effect noticeable in the center of the keyboard. When relative humidity returns to its previous level, the average pitch of all the strings will return to normal, although the exact pitch of individual strings will be slightly changed from their original settings. Thus, a piano only will stay in tune as long as the relative humidity level in the air surrounding the soundboard remains constant. Extreme humidity changes require making greater changes in string tension to bring the piano into tune. This upsets the equilibrium between the string tension and the piano frame, and the piano never becomes stable.

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What is Humidity Control? | Piano Humidity Control

 Your piano is made primarily of wood, a versatile and beautiful material ideal for piano construction. However, being made of wood, your piano is greatly affected by humidity. Seasonal and even daily changes in humidity cause wood parts to swell and shrink, affecting tuning stability and touch. Extreme swings in humidity can eventually cause wood to crack and glue joints to fail.

Other materials in your piano also are affected by changes in moisture content in the air. The many felt and leather parts in your piano's action can change dimension, affecting regulation and friction, or stiffness of the touch. Very high humidity can even create condensation on metal parts such as strings, tuning pins, and hardware, eventually causing them to rust.

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