Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
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Tip #2: Piano Storage Wrap Tucking a piano in a corner with no protection can be harmful to the instrument. For ultimate piano storage, make sure to cover it with non-slip blankets and a layer of plastic film, which will protect the piano against dust and grime.
Keep your wrists and hands in a horizontal position. Keep your fingers curled and play on your fingertips. Jul 19, 2019
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Read More »It’s no secret that a piano is an expensive instrument. Failing to store your piano correctly can result in damages you don’t want to deal with. And this is exactly why proper piano storage is crucial for protection. So what’ the best way to store these expensive pianos? To help you better understand the process, we’ve listed some handy tips on how to store a piano.
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Read More »These options may seem obvious because they are both spacious and accessible. However, space and accessibility shouldn’t be your main concern here. As we’ve already mentioned, temperature is perhaps the most crucial factor in piano storage. And storing the instrument outdoors or in your garage exposes it to weather changes that damage piano parts. Instead, store your piano in an indoor facility where your piano can sit harmlessly for months on end. Tip #5: Store Your Piano Next to an Inside Wall When it comes to how to store a piano, we get a lot of questions about the location. When storing a piano inside your home, there are a few things to consider for optimal storage. Here’s our two cents: keep the instrument away from direct sunlight, and avoid storing it near windows and outside walls. Your safest bet is positioning the piano against an inside wall and away from air vents. Tip #6: Clean Your Piano Before putting a piano in storage, we highly suggest giving it a thorough cleaning. Purchase some cleaning supplies specifically for pianos to give it a good wipe down before storage. Tip #7: Continue to Care for Your Piano After Storage Eventually, the time will come for your piano to return to your home. So when you decide to take your piano out of storage, give it a quick checkup. Tune the instrument and wipe away any dust from the storage. Then you may have yourself a grand piano homecoming! There you have them; our top 7 tips on how to store a piano correctly and efficiently. These tips are perfect both for long and short-term piano storage. So take the proper precautions to protect your beloved instrument from harm.
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