Answers to Your Questions
Get answers to common questions about pianos.
What Causes Sticky Keys?
Pianos are incredible musical instruments that can touch our hearts and souls. However, even the best pianos can run into problems, and one of the most common issues is sticky keys. Today we’ll help you understand why this happens and how to make your piano play smoothly again. Why Keys Get Sticky Sticky keys can…
Black Friday Player Installation Deal
Available in November 2024 only: 20% off our player piano conversion + bonus library with 7000 songs If you’ve wanted to turn your regular piano into a player piano, there’s no better time than now! During the month of November, we are offering a 20% discount on our installation of the Certified QRS PNOmation system. …
What’s so Special About the QRS PNOmation Player System?
Have you ever wished that your piano could play music by itself? With the QRS PNOmation player system, that dream can become a reality. This system includes everything you need to have your piano play itself, including the PNOmation Playback Engine, Controller and Processor, and a speaker for background music. Piano WiFi Interface One of…
5 Common Piano Problems
Five common piano problems are tuning instability, sticky keys, noisy action parts, aging parts, and environmental factors. Pianos are delicate instruments that need consistent maintenance and care to stay in prime condition. Despite your best efforts, pianos can develop issues over time due to various factors. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some common piano…
Differences Between Modern and Antique Player Pianos
Player pianos have existed since the late 1800s and have advanced with technology over time. Today, there are two main kinds of player pianos: modern electric ones and antique pneumatic ones. Modern electric player pianos use electronic sensors and solenoids to manage the keys and pedals, while antique pneumatic ones use a complex air pressure…
What Are Common Player Piano Problems?
Here at Clare’s Player Pianos, we’ve seen all sorts of issues with player pianos over the years. In this article, we’ll talk about common issues with player pianos and the repairs they require. Common player piano problems include damaged or dirty piano rolls, air leaks, malfunctioning valves, loose or broken wires, and poorly maintained mechanisms.…
What’s Included in a Spinet Piano Tuning?
We specialize in a process known as “stretch tuning” for spinet pianos. It sounds like an exercise regimen for your piano, doesn’t it? Nevertheless, it’s not about literally stretching the piano, but instead precisely adjusting each note so your piano delivers its optimal sound. What is Stretch Tuning? To give you a simple analogy, imagine…
What’s Included in a Player Piano Tuning?
We specialize in something known as “stretch tuning” for player pianos. Sounds like a fitness routine for your piano, doesn’t it? However, it’s not about literally stretching the piano, but instead meticulously adjusting each note so your piano delivers the optimal sound. What is a Stretch Tuning? To explain it simply, think of being on…
What’s Included in an Upright Piano Tuning?
We specialize in something known as “stretch tuning” for upright pianos. Sounds like a fitness regimen for your piano, doesn’t it? However, it’s not about literally stretching the piano, but instead finely adjusting each note so your piano delivers the best sound. What is Stretch Tuning? To put it simply, imagine being on a seesaw…