Can You Add a Player to My Current Piano?

If you’ve always wanted a player piano but didn’t want to give up your cherished instrument, we have great news! With the QRS PNOmation system, you can convert your piano into a player piano without losing its unique character and sound. What’s a Player Piano? Which kinds of pianos can be upgraded? At Clare’s Player…

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What is a Player Piano?

Welcome to Clare’s Player Pianos! Today, we’ll discuss an intriguing type of piano: the player piano. The Original Automatic Piano A player piano, also known as a pianola, is an automatic piano that doesn’t require a pianist. It’s designed to read paper rolls with perforations representing musical notes. As the paper roll moves through the…

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What Makes a Piano Go Out of Tune?

As a piano owner, you might have observed that your piano gradually loses its tuning. This happens because pianos are delicate instruments affected by various factors that make the strings expand or shrink. In this article, we’ll discuss the reasons behind your piano going out of tune. How Temperature and Humidity Affects Tuning Firstly, temperature…

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What’s Included in a Grand Piano Tuning?

We specialize in something called “stretch tuning” for grand pianos. Sounds like a workout for your piano, right? Well, it’s not about stretching the piano itself, but rather fine-tuning each note so your piano sounds its best. What is stretch tuning? Here’s a simple explanation. Imagine you’re on a see-saw with a friend. To have…

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