How Often Should You Tune a Piano?
Twice a year suits most homes, but the honest answer depends on use, age and where the piano sits.
Manufacturers generally specify two tunings a year, and that recommendation exists because piano wire relaxes continuously whether or not the instrument is played.
New pianos are the exception: the first year usually needs three or four tunings while the strings stretch and settle onto the bearing points.
Teaching studios, churches and recording spaces typically move to quarterly service because hours of playing accelerate the drift.
In Colorado the seasonal humidity swing matters more than in most states. Scheduling one tuning in late spring and one in late autumn catches the piano after each major change.
How we can help
If any of this describes your instrument, a service visit is the fastest way to know where you stand. We inspect, explain what we find, and quote before doing anything. Call (303) 425-5672 or request a quote.
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