A piano’s action assembly is integral to the instrument’s ability to deliver clear, harmonic tones. Poor voicing is a common piano problem — the notes play, but are muffled or weak. Repairing a piano’s action involves aligning or replacing the striking mechanism so the tones return to their original strength
A broken, misaligned or damaged piano hammer can have a significant effect on your ability to play. When hammers become worn they begin to flatten out and develop deep string grooves, this creates a harsh and unpleasant tone. If a note is failing to sound altogether it may be that
Your family piano is both a musical joy and an aesthetic beauty. If your grand or upright piano is more than 25 years old, your instrument likely contains delicate veneer work. Piano manufacturers used to cover the outer case and cabinet with layered veneer, often made from mahogany, walnut, maple,
The Importance of a Piano Soundboard The soundboard is the most important structural component of a piano. When the strings vibrate, those vibrations are transferred through the bridges and into the soundboard, which amplifies the sound and radiates it into the air. Without a functioning soundboard, a piano would produce
