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    Put your piano in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from direct heat, AC vents, and large windows to prevent damage from fluctuating temperatures and humidity. Cover the keys when not in use to limit dust and other contaminants. Avoid placing liquids on the piano and have it tuned regularly, at least twice per year, by a registered piano technician to keep it in good working order.

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    Put your piano in a stable, climate-controlled environment away from direct heat, AC vents, and large windows to prevent damage from fluctuating temperatures and humidity. Cover the keys when not in use to limit dust and other contaminants. Avoid placing liquids on the piano and have it tuned regularly, at least twice per year, by a registered piano technician to keep it in good working order.

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    MRS SCOTT’s

    HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR


    PIANO

    1
    Put your piano in a suitable place. Pianos are made almost entirely of cast iron for the frame, steel
    wires set at high tension, a lot of wood, felt, and glue. As a result, they are vulnerable to high humidity
    and extreme temperatures. As temperatures and humidity levels fluctuate, parts of your piano swell
    and shrink, and in extreme cases, glue joints fail and soundboards crack. [1] To prevent such damage,
    place your piano in a room with consistent temperatures and humidity levels year-round. An ideal
    temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit; an ideal humidity level about 50 percent.
     Avoid locations near AC vents, heaters, fireplaces, high-traffic doors, and rooms with large windows.
    Temperatures and humidity levels in these locations are less stable.
     To maintain a consistent humidity level, you may have to use a humidifier in the winter when it’s less
    humid, and a dehumidifier in the spring and summer as humidity levels rise.
     Unless your basement is climate-controlled, keep your piano above ground level.
     If possible, put the piano in a room that your pets avoid.

    2
    Cover the keys when not in use. Covering your piano’s keys prevents dust from accumulating
    between the keys and limits exposure to other contaminants such as pet hair. If your piano comes
    with a built-in cover (also known as a fallboard or back-fall), make sure you use it.[2] If your piano
    lacks a key cover, you can buy one online or from a music store. They are easy to find, relatively
    cheap, and worth every penny.
     You can also cover the entire piano with a drop cloth. This will protect the keys and keep dust and
    contaminants out of the inside of your piano.

    3
    Keep liquids at a distance. Spilled liquids can damage your piano’s wood finish and cause
    irreversible internal damage. Never use your piano as a surface for food or drink. You’ll find that the
    temptation to place drinks on your piano is greatest in high-traffic rooms. If your piano makes for a
    convenient surface for you or your guests, consider moving it to a more isolated area.
    4
    Play your piano. Playing your piano regularly keeps moving parts in good working order, makes it
    easier to identify problems, and prevents service lapses. You should try to play your piano at least
    once a week.

    Caring for Your Piano

    Dust. Every couple of weeks, you should clean the piano’s keys with mild soap and a damp cloth. Dry them
    immediately. You can clean your piano’s outer surfaces like any other finished surface, but avoid aerosol
    cleaners that contain chemicals, silicon, or solvents. You should also avoid dusting the inside of your piano.
    Leave that to a professional.

    Find a piano technician. The care of your piano’s inner workings should be left to a registered piano
    technician (RPT). Collegiate Junior School recommends REON BROWN 082-6481730.

    Tune the piano regularly. To tune a piano, a technician adjusts the tension of your piano’s 200+
    strings so that notes play in the proper pitch. How often your piano needs tuning will depend on how
    often you play. But whether you play a lot or a little, you need to budget for tuning – about twice per
    year. Playing an out-of-tune piano will increase the wear on the instrument.
     You may need to have your piano tuned more frequently during the first year of ownership since new
    wire slowly stretches (or “creeps”) during the initial months of playing.
     Your piano may also slip out of tune as it adjusts to the temperature and humidity of your home.
     As parts start to wear, the tone of your piano will naturally change. This is not a sign of damage.

    Ask your piano tuner. The more you play your piano, and the more climatic changes your piano
    undergoes, the more your piano’s parts settle, compact, stretch, and change dimension. Piano tuning
    involves adjusting and replacing these worn or warped parts to optimize your piano’s overall
    performance.
    If your piano’s keys are uneven or stick when you are playing, ask the piano tuner right away.

    IMPORTANT
    Your piano is a delicate instrument that must be handled with care. If you’re moving, consider hiring
    professional piano movers.

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