Understanding Piano Tuning It may be hard to tell if your piano is out of tune, especially if you play it often. Over time, you become accustomed to its sound, even as it drifts out of tune. Fortunately, there are a couple of ways to check if your piano needs tuning. Checking Individual Notes First, try playing individual notes in the middle of the piano. Listen closely. Do you hear any harsh or wobbly sounds? If so, it might be time for a tuning. Playing Octaves Next, play octaves. If they...

Breaking strings on a piano is a common occurrence for old pianos, but it can happen to any piano. Usually, this happens when the piano...

Spinet pianos are the smallest upright pianos available. Spinets were made as cheap, small pianos that don't take up much space. The...