As you may have noticed, our recent weather patterns have been quite unpredictable, with significant fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Unlike homes in some other countries, many of our residences lack the insulation to buffer these environmental changes, which can directly impact our pianos. Temperature and Humidity: Both play a crucial role in your piano’s […]
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Always wanted to play the piano? Why not make it your New Years Resolution? There are many reasons to start learning to play the piano, but it isn’t always easy. Here we have some guidelines to help you on your journey, whether you have a teacher or are learning alone! Set SMART Goals for Success!
Many of us have a much beloved family piano at home that has been passed down through the generations, but have you ever wondered what the real lifespan of the average piano is? The factors that contribute to your piano’s lifespan include: Was it set-up properly? The piano’s first year is absolutely crucial to a
You have likely heard your music teacher despair at students wanting to learn on the keyboard. The keyboard is smaller, cheaper and because it samples a limited amount of piano sounds, is very limited in it’s capabilities to express the player’s dynamics. Therefore, many would assume that the same counts for the digital piano. The
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I’m sure we can all attest to the beauty of a piano. Whether new or antique it is a magnificent instrument. And that’s only the cabinet, the intricacy of the machinery and the music it produces are wonders in their own rights as well. One of the many things that these three elements have in
To say that the history of instrument pitches is long and varied would be an understatement. For ages, people had no means of comparing the pitch of their instruments so across the continent of Europe the pitch of the various Organs, Harpsichords and eventually, pianos varied greatly. Here is a very selective highlight of some
Everyone at The Piano Man was happy to be a part of the fantastic expo that was Kragdag. It was also a pleasure to meet all the people who came to our stall and an even greater pleasure to hear everyone who played our pianos (including our wonderful 1903 Cornish). We were very happy to
Tuning comes down to adjusting the tension of the piano strings until they are in harmony with the notes around them. While on the surface that sounds like a simple task there is much more to it than meets the eye. Most pianos have 88 keys, and so it may seem reasonable to conclude that
The Piano Man would like to take the time to assure our clients that we take the utmost care in ensuring the safety of our staff and our customers.As we currently stand (Level 3) we are back to work and can assist you with ALL your piano needs. We are taking all regulatory health and
The piano is a complex instrument and therefore care should be taken when buying a second-hand piano. On the surface, a piano may seem to be fine, but it could have many hidden flaws. And even if a piano sounds fine to the ear, it could require substantial servicing in the near future. The age
