1. Staying consistent with regular 6 month tunings is best.
keeps steady pressure on the soundboard
keeps the pitch where it’s designed to be tuned, right around A440
lets your tuner have a fresh set of eyes on all areas of the instrument to keep it working
helps sustain the piano’s value
2. Consistent humidity in or surrounded the piano at 42%RH is huge.
Stable humidity in your piano means parts last longer, keys and action work more reliably, and it stays in tune longer. The easiest way to control humidity is to have me install a Piano LifeSaver System inside your piano. Keep your piano between 35% and 55% relative humidity.
How do you know what the humidity is in your room? I use the Govee hygrometer, like this one on Amazon. Cheap, yet effective.
3. Keep it clean.
Internally clean pianos work better, greatly help prolong the life of the parts, reduces chance for rodent dwellings, & reduces chance for corrosion.
Utilize my Platinum Tuning service 1x per year or when the piano shows signs of needing it. I also use piano-safe-cleaners, like Cory Piano Care Products.
4. Regulate & voice when needed.
Regulation
1x in the first 5 years of its life, then at 8 to 10 year intervals thereafter.
The 5,000 parts inside a piano that make the keys produce sound are set and adjusted at the factory before shipping. After the piano’s breaking-in period (usually the first five years), it often needs minor or full regulation to restore the parts to the original performance and sound quality.
Voicing
Voicing is the tone or sound quality of your piano. If it sounds dull or flat, it needs voicing. I offer three levels: Light, Moderate, and Complete.