The 123 year old QRS Music is one of the oldest companies in the world of reproducing piano systems and content. It all started with the production of content in the form of Player Piano Rolls. Which, by the way, it still produces today! Of course, this is not the…
Tuning an upright piano is the process of giving each sound the appropriate frequency for it. In addition, the tuner’s task is to correctly select the pitch of the sounds. So that the chords played over the span of the entire keyboard sound consistent and harmonious. If your upright or grand…
Soft and hard tuning are terms mainly used to refer to the tuning of a piano. They depend on the strength of the string tension. In the case of soft tuning, the tuner pulls the strings weaker, making the instrument’s sounds more muffled and quiet. On the other hand, in…
Piano tempering is, in short, the procedure of tuning a piano in the right way. So as to ensure an even spacing of notes on the musical scale. It is the most practical solution, allowing the piano to be used universally and versatile in a variety of musical styles. Tempering…
Why do pianos go out of tune? The simple answer is the change in humidity from season to season. The piano, being primarily made of wood and felt. And especially the soundboard will swell with moisture in the more humid seasons and contract in the drier seasons. When these changes…
Self-playing piano with a factory system or… ? A system installed by a third party company that will transform your instrument into something extraordinary. There are young systems such as the Spirio from Steinway & Sons – 2015, but also those with more seniority such as the PianoDisc 1988 or…
If you dream of owning a piano. But don’t have a piano shop in your area or are not keen on the classic form of shopping. Buying a piano online may be the perfect solution for you. In this guide, we will discuss how to buy a piano online and…
Let’s start with the fact that the sale of ivory products is banned and illegal. This ban was introduced in 1990, and was further tightened in December 2021. However, what if you own a piano made before these dates and it has an ivory keys? Can I sell a piano…
One of the more recognisable companies producing upright and grand pianos of the highest quality is C. Bechstein. This company is well established in the market and can boast many achievements. Grand and upright concert pianos are appreciated by professional musicians all over the world. What are the characteristics of…
Is there a unique piano in your home that has not been used for years? Or have you inherited a grand piano from your grandmother and would like to sell it? Or are you a student of a music academy and would like to replace your current piano with a…
