The cost of tuning a piano in London is on average we charge between £90 and £160 for our tuning services for grand and upright pianos that are located in London. Sometimes this cost can increase depending on the age, condition and type or brand of piano.Servicing and tuning your Piano on a regular basis with AMH Piano Services London is cost effective and saves you money, for example: Bi-annual piano tuning is £70 and will only take one hour to tune piano.Annual tuning is £80 and will only take one hour to tune the piano.New customers or customers that have a piano which has not received a tuning for more than two years, or if the piano has had its location moved will cost £100. For pianos that have not had a service or tuning for more more than five years will be £150 minimal and will take roughly two hours to tune. Pitch moving a piano costs £150 and will take a two-hour appointment arranged at your convenience.

The best way to book a piano tuning is to  call on  07500 661581 or check www.tuningpianos.co.uk and we will give you an appointment as soon as you would like.

Piano tuning cost  is dependent on where you live in the UK . Generally research  shows  piano tuners charge from £50 to £200 ( these costs are for outside of  London) , depending on the amount of work that needs to be carried out. If your piano has not several years, it would take more time and effort and naturally costs more the piano tuning to be carried out.We published an article about www.tuningpianos.co.uk/blog/the-cost-of-piano-tuning/.

The number of piano tuners in London is not documented but statistically  there are around 8 million people, and out of that of person, every 50 owns a piano. If they tune their piano once a year, considering that a good piano tuner can tune up to 5 pianos per day and can work 230 days per year, there should be around 140 piano tuners in London alone.

A piano is sensitive to climatic change. It will naturally lose its tuning in time- is it beast to have your piano tuned a minimum of pone piano tuning per year. Recommended by manufacturers.

The primary reason the piano goes out of tune is because of a change of pitch which is due to contraction and expansion of the strings. The reason for this is due to temperature variation as a result of atmospheric variations and particularly humidity.When the tension in string changes, the pitch will also change, resulting in a note that is out of tune. Tuning pins can lose tension and slip, thus allowing movement of the strings affecting the tuning of the piano.

There are different factors to why a piano goes out of tune a lot faster than you expected. You could install a lifesaver system to keep it in tune longer. Lifesaver systems are designed to keep the humidity within your soundboard and also a stable temperature which is the best way to keep your piano stable and in tune.

Checking the humidity of a room is best using a digital hygrometer which is designed to measure relative humidity accurately. A digital hygrometer will tell you what the room’s humidity level is and allows you to make changes to suit your piano.

The optimal time to tune your piano is recommended by  most manufactures every six months, to keep your instrument sounding perfectly in tune and on concert pitch.

It is highly recommended not to carry out DIY on your own piano  because of the complexity of the instrument  and the issues that could be created.

It is important to know all pianos cannot be tuned. The reason for this generally is to do with age and quality of the piano and the strings may not be able to tune to pitch correctly .

All musical instruments are set or tuned to a specific standard, for pianos this is known as concert pitch, A440 Hz tuning.

A440 is the international standard pitch and stands for 440hz. When it comes to pianos, it means that the strings of the A note above middle C vibrate at 440 cycles per second which is the recommended and perfect pitch for pianos. It is also known as concert  standard pitch to some.

There is lots of other pitches that pianos can be tuned to depending to the style of music and age of music – for example A432Hz.

It is debatable what is best tuning by ear or app- As a rule if you have learnt to tune by ear than you have constantly studied and practiced all frequencies of sounds on a piano and how to physically adjust the tone by using your senses and physical responses over many many years , which should provide an overall better organic sound to the piano.

It is important to travel all over Greater London to tune pianos- This is due to customers unwilling to bring the pianos to me. Within the M25.

Even if you don’t play your piano, it is always best to keep up with the maintenance and tuning  to ensure it doesn’t get too neglected.

Piano tuning is regarded as an art form; however, this can’t be appreciated until someone plays the piano. There has to be a stable setting with the pins, and you have to build the tempered scale, and you will have to decide on the compromise of stretching the octaves. There are over 200 strings in an acrostic piano and they all need to be tuned in a sequence to each other and this can take a skilled piano tuned many years to learn  and that is why it takes so long to tune a piano correctly

As in any specialist service , there are specials piano tuning tools and these are : the tuning hammer, the tuning fork and  the papps wedge  These are the basic tools for piano tuning.

There are many ways  to become a piano tuner. By joining a course to learn the skills of piano tuning or it is possible to learn to trade through  piano dealers or workshops.

It is not custom to tip a piano tuner, and by no means should you feel obligated to do so.

It is important to realize a piano tuning service will generally not include free repair or parts unless the fault is very minor that causes additional work or costs.

Is it possible to tune my own piano?  It is recommended not to tune your own piano but if you chose to take on  a DIY project , please look at question number 19 about the basic l tools needed to tune the piano .

How do I tune an upright Piano, tuning of an upright piano is the same process, regardless of the size, make and or model of the instrument, there are special tools which are used when tuning a piano, so this needs to be considered when a piano is being tuned. You start by taking the piano apart so you can gain access to the tuning pins.

It is possible to tune your own grand piano but it is not recommended to do so. Should you attempt to tune your own grand piano , you will locate the tuning pins  under the music rail , this would need to be removed to gain access to the tuning pins. Remember to make sure you use the correct piano tuning tools as mentioned in question number 19.

It is very difficult to tune a piano by ear- and you will need lots of practice, dedication and understanding of the sound created by the piano and which tuning pins to tune on your piano. A grand piano has 100s of tuning pins and you need to know which pin to tune to enable you to hear the tone, and pitch of each individual string.

Piano tuning devices , is a way a tuning your piano to a resealable standard , should you wish to tune a piano DIY style. I would not recommend doing this without guidance and training,

It is possible to tune a piano that has been neglected for a long time, it is  important to understand that in a upright piano a concert pitch , there is about 20 tons of pressure baring down on the instrument so if it has been left for many years both the pitch and balance of the tuning will need additional work.

It is necessary to fine tune a piano after a rough tuning has been performed when a piano has been left for many years. This is like doing the finishing touches to make sure pitch and tone of quality has been finely tuned.

This is a process of making minimal adjustments to the piano, so there are no noticeable clashes between strings, and the sound made is as pure as humanly possible,

You’re best of Googling for piano tuners or repairs, depending on the service you need, followed by the area where you live then the search engine will reveal all local providers for that particular service.

It is easy to book a piano repair service by following this link. https://www.tuningpianos.co.uk/contact/

It is important to use a fully qualified piano technician . This will enable  you to get a highly skilled and insured technician who would be a member of a professional; association .

There are many different reasons you may be experiencing sticky keys such as things getting wedged between or under them, tight bushings, swollen keys and more. Sometimes piano s keys can stick due to temperature, humidity and then return to normal the following day.To check if you have a sticky key, push and hold down the right pedal, then whilst holding the pedal down play the key lightly.If the key returns to its original position, then you do not have a sticky key however if the key did not return to its place, hold the key halfway down then push hard on the keys immediately to the left and right.Repeat this action multiple times, then release the original sticky key. Repeat playing the key whilst holding down the pedal. If it returns to its original place, you have fixed the key, otherwise, its time to give our team a call and we can normally fix the issue on the next working day, or sometimes same day if called in the early hours of the morning.

Sometimes some of the keys can feel  different throughout the keyboard- this is time to get your piano regulated.

It is important to find qualified piano technician  because they will be fully trained and generally members of a professional body- for example the Association of Blind Piano Tuners

A professional tuner will be willing to share their qualifications and skills with you. Every qualified tuner will be certified, and their information will be on Association trade websites.You should look for a piano tuner that has had many years of experience with different brands and models of pianos.

When moving sa piano, it is important know if the piano is :

• Upright or grand piano
• When is the piano moving from and to ( home addresses)
• If there is steps at either end to go up or down.

This is the process to book a piano removal in London :

by email / contact form  and / or by telephone

remember the important info mentioned in Q 1 for piano removals.

Moving a piano is a specialist job! I would suggest not moving your piano yourself for many reasons, as the actual size and weight of the instrument needs to be handled with care. Also, the piano has many moving parts which could suffer damage during transit.

If you have an upright versus a grand piano, then it is far easier to move from room to room. For grand pianos we strongly recommend you seek professional help from a piano company as it is remarkably like the piano will need to be partially disassembled to ensure the piano will not be damaged, and it fits through all doorways

If you have an upright versus a grand piano, then it is far easier to move from room to room. For grand pianos we strongly recommend you seek professional help from a piano company as it is remarkably like the piano will need to be partially disassembled to ensure the piano will not be damaged, and it fits through all doorways

Your piano is sensitive to climatic change, so piano care is necessary. If possible, avoid positioning your piano in the path of a radiator. Be aware of air conditioning systems and heating vents. Avoid direct sunlight as this may bleach the case finish and expand the metal strings causing the piano to go out of tune. When moving the piano check the humidity and temperature of the new room or building, wait a couple of weeks for the piano to adjust.

This is not  problem to play your piano immediately after it has been moved, but it is best to wait a couple of weeks before tuning a piano after it has been moved .

If you have a piano that you no longer need and wish to dispose of it, it is important to remember to use a professional piano moving provider.

There are many answers to this question, you could just dispose of your instrument or you could get it restored and working again. Depending on the condition of the piano, the outcome would be different. Should you wish your piano to be assessed , we can help you decide what can or can;t be done.

I really depends on the quality o the instrument . Sometimes by spending a little money on repairs or restoration you can get your piano sounding good again .

We would not recommend moving a piano by yourself due to the size or the instrument. They can damage very easily.

Moving a piano through a doorway generally is quite straightforward. Most doorways are wide enough to enable pianos to move through .Should there be an issue with the width of the doorway or the width of the piano , it can be dismantled.

It is really important to use a piano dolly when moving a piano. A piano dolly is a specialist bit of kit that protects both the piano and the floor when transporting the instrument.

A piano is an extremely heavy instrument and at the same time very fragile. SO if you are not sure what you are doing , moving a piano can be dangerous to one self, or the piano. Always seek professional help for such tasks.

An average upright piano weights somewhere in the region of 150 kg to 250 kg

It is important to remember when moving a piano from a house to another the following  factors .. Removing the piano from the house where it is situated  into a van or truck . You need to make sure you have the proper tools and equipment to protect the floors and to negotiate steps. It is really important to use a  professional piano moving service.

Piano servicing is the process of making adjustments to the action inside of the piano. Regulating the piano keys and action enables the technician to change the touch, consistency and physical performance of your instrument.

It i important to understand servicing of a piano can be very timely due to the complexity of the piano – therefore we offer 2 costs of piano servicing

Half-day Piano Servicing: from  £280
Full-day Piano Servicing: from  £390 fir pianos in London .

Our friendly team can offer you monthly, bi-monthly, tri-annually and annually piano servicing solution. We can set up a regular schedule with yourself to ensure your piano is always playing its best. Contact us today for the very best quote.

Piano Voicing is the process in which the hammers are either made softer or more challenging to create the tone when playing the piano. Smooth hammerheads will help to produce a more mellow tone, and a harder hammerhead will create a brighter sound to your piano. Should you wish the tone to be changed, please check our piano servicing in London.

Pianos are made up of thousands of moving parts that all require regular adjustments to keep it playing. Without regulation, the piano will result in wear and tear more quickly and could cause faults down the line.</p>  What is involved with a piano service?  <p>Our piano servicing checks for tuning, voicing, regulation, keys, pedals, and internal components such as tuning pins, strings, dampers, felts, hammers and more.</p>

There’s no agreed standard when you should clean your piano, but if you have a dusty room, it will require more cleaning, than one that is not so dusty. Investing in an air filter can help your piano dust-free, and improve the quality of air in your home, or building.Avoid placing drinks on the piano, and avoid eating.

Wipe the keys with a clean, damp cloth, and when you are not playing, the keys should always be covered to prevent dust. Clean fingerprints off with a damp clean cloth and dry immediately. 

Alongside tuning, pianos require periodic servicing called piano regulation. Regulation pays attention to the mechanical parts of your piano that cause the strings to sound when the keys are played.

Try using a piece of clean cheesecloth lightly dampened with water to clean the keys. Make sure any excess water is quickly removed to ensure water does not run between the piano keys.