Piano tuning, repair, regulation, and voicing
in the Sierra Foothills
Grayson Carlile
907-321-1074
Services Offered
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Tuning
Regular tuning is the most essential service a piano needs on a regular basis. Over time, fluctuations in temperature and humidity, along with regular use cause the instruments 200+ strings to slip out of tune. A professional tuning job brings the entire piano back to the correct pitch and restores a harmonious relationship between its 88 keys. We recommend getting your piano tuned every 6-12 months.
Regulation
Between the keys and strings of a piano is a mechanical system known as the “action”. The various parts of this system are responsible for the responsiveness, feel, and dynamic control of the piano. Climate fluctuations and regular use can eventually cause action parts to fall out of alignment with each other, leading to a lack of control, tone issues, and uneven even playing across the keyboard. Regulation restores the alignment and function of action parts for optimal performance.
Repair
Pianos are intricate instruments containing thousands of pieces and parts that are subject to wear and tear. Broken strings and hammers, sticking keys, malfunctioning pedals, and replacement of worn out felts and action components are some of the more common repair jobs I perform.
Voicing
In addition to adjusting pitch through tuning, the quality of the sound generated by a piano can also be adjusted or corrected through a process called voicing. This process involves altering the felt of the hammers in order to achieve a desired tone/timbre – whether that be something brighter and livelier, or something dark and rich. Voicing is often helpful in mellowing the harsh tone that can develop from hammer felt compacting after many years of use.
My service area includes Nevada, Sierra, Yuba, and Placer counties. Please contact me for service rates, scheduling, or with any questions you may have.
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