3D Printed Piano
The piano of the future? Still, the “Celestial Harmony Spacewalk” made by Pearl River looks amazing… I am curious as to how it sounds and plays.
Category Archives: Piano Tuning
A Well Maintained Piano
Here is an interesting article to get you going on how to take care of your piano. The life of your piano is a “well maintained piano.” Justin Elliot, piano technician, in this article gives some good advice: Regular Tuning — it is like putting gas in your car Hammer Filing, hammer voicing and regulation […]
So You Are Taking Piano Lessons
Applause! Applause! Good for you. Piano lessons are good for you no matter what your age or where you are in life. If you want to get the most from your money, here is good advice in the article, 5 Things Your Piano Teacher May Not Be Telling You. You’re Not Practicing Enough You Need […]
You Can Store Your Steinway at My House Anytime
This guy sells used Steinway pianos. But instead of displaying them in a showroom, he finds volunteers to house the instruments in their homes or offices while he looks for a buyer. Check out the short interview.
Beethoven Portrait and an Old Piano
Another use for that old piano — Art! We took some tools like axes, hammers and saws, and invited a pianist to play one last song with that piano. During the pianist’s play, we took a piano apart. After five minutes it was impossible to play, because piano fell down. It was a little bit […]
When You Wish Upon A PIano
Look real close at what is holding the two halves together. Yeap. It’s a wishbone! What to do with those old worn out pianos? Maskull Lasserre created a work of art. The process is interesting and you can read about below. An Antique Piano Cut In Half I was inspired by some of the […]
Quarter-tone Piano
I tuned a piano a few days ago that sounded like this Quarter-tone piano before I tuned it. Just kidding sort of. Definitely fewer strings. Wow! What would that be like tuning a 24 Equal Temperment instead the normal 12? Want to hear what a Quarter-tone piano sounds like. Example Quarter-tone piano composition Here is […]
Is there a piano student in your home? Is your piano in need of tuning?
If you have a student in your home taking piano lessons it is important to keep the instrument in the best shape possible. This means regular tunings and regular regulation work which keeps the piano playing well. Do the keys stick? Is there a note that doesn’t play? Do the pedals work properly? Three good reasons […]
Taking Care of Your Piano — Scheduled Tunings
June continues to be a busy month at Matlock’s Piano Service. I continue to educate customers on the care of their piano which begins with scheduled tunings that fit the piano and its level of use. The bottom line is a piano should be tuned at least twice a year but by all means every […]
The Family Piano
Last week, I received this Facebook message with the following and a picture from a client following repairing sticking keys and tuning — priceless. “A family affair now! Thanks so much for using your talents to fix our piano!”
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