Care
and maintenance of pianos.
Temperature
and humidity.
In positioning
your piano, you should strive for evenness of humidity
and temperature. Since a piano is made mostly of wood,
it is greatly affected by seasonal change. If there
is lots of variation in humidity and temperature,
your piano will easily go out of tune. Humidity fluctuations
can also cause cracking of the wooden soundboard and
damage to the finish.
For
these reasons you should never put a piano next to
a frequently opened outside door or in front of a
picture window. Never put it near heating ducts, hot
air registers, or radiators. Protect the piano against
direct sunlight, humidity and sudden changes in temperature.
You need to ensure a temperature of about 72 degrees
Fahrenheit and a humidity of about 40 percent.
If you
can't control the environment of the house, if you
can't find a suitable location, consider installing
a climate control system in the instrument itself.
This will take care of climate-related problems.
Tuning
If you
prize your piano, you will tune it regularly. Domestic
pianos should be tuned roughly once every four to
six months. For those playing in concert halls the
piano is tuned just before every performance. It is
important to tune the piano regularly. The longer
a piano remains out of tune, the more time and effort
a technician will need to restore correct pitch. When
moving the piano to a new environment wait a few weeks
for it to become acclimated. Only then should you
tune it.
Appearance
Your
piano should be cleaned and polished carefully so
as to avoid introduction of any fluids into its interior.
To avoid the abrasive effect of dust consider using
a feather duster rather than a cloth. When a cloth
is used it should be soft. You should clean the keys
with a sponge dampened with water or a very mild soap.
The piano lid should be closed only when necessary.
While the lid provides protection when the piano is
not in use, it can also lead to yellowing of the white
keys.
Piano's
inside
Take
proper care of the inside of your piano. Bug sprays
and mothballs should not be used. Don't try to oil
it yourself. Don't place drinks and other liquids
like cosmetics, any kind of Aerosol, insecticides,
paint thinner or petroleum-based products on top of
the piano. They can spill inside and cause metal parts
to rust and wood parts to stick. A professional should
clean the inside once every three years.
Many
problems can be prevented by playing your piano frequently.
These include the accumulation of dust and rust.
Mantius
Cazaubon offers a guide to help you choose a musical
keyboard that meets your needs on his site www.Yamaha-Keyboard-Guide.com
Visit Yamaha Keyboard Guide.com for Yamaha and other
music keyboard reviews.
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