Monthly Archives: June 2019

More good news for the Sheffield Piano Tuner

Your Sheffield Piano Tuner is a delightful mood today, filled with sunny optimism at what new joy summer will bring. June and July used to be a slow time of year for the Sheffield piano tuner, with many of his clientele enjoying their well-earned holidays abroad, but this year more and more work seems to be coming his way – in a large part thanks to the many recommendations from customers and respected artists in the music industry (plus a recommendation from a local MP!). He had the pleasure of tuning a lovely Yamaha U3 and a modern Kemble upright at the Yellow Arch Studios on Monday for piano students taking their graded exams. He also undertook piano tuning and repair work at the Crucible Theatre for Doc Fest and the grand piano at Wortley Hall (a beautiful stately home located north of Sheffield and south of Barnsley) for a wedding. While the Sheffield piano tuner always enjoys working on home pianos, the opportunity to see new places is always welcomed and seen as a perk of the job!

Is there anything more beautiful than the sound of a piano gently flowing out of the patio doors on a hot summers day? Make sure you don’t embarrass yourself by letting your piano go out of tune – what would your neighbours think? Book a piano tuning today to ensure those major thirds are beating like a well-tuned snare drum.

Can I tune my own piano?

Straight from the horses mouth… some wise words here:

It isn’t a job for the layperson I’m afraid – the art of setting the pins must be performed with masterly finesse if the piano is going to stay reasonably in tune for another six months. It took the Sheffield piano tuner many years of practice to become adroit at this and there’s still room for improvement – I’m sure there always will be.

He is right about electronic piano tuning apps as well, in the last ten years they have improved dramatically, although developing a good sense of equal temperament is also a must. When it comes to piano tuning, regulation and servicing – leave it to the professionals! The Sheffield Piano Tuner is always happy to help.