One of the things that makes piano tuning such an enigma and an intangible for piano owners is in their understanding the cause and effect mechanism of pianos going in and out of tune. Many think of wood as an inert material that was once alive when it was part of a tree.
That is not the case. All wood is porous and a living material. In this video, I demonstrate (with the help of my daughter Yael) how moisture or lack of moisture causes the expansion and contraction of wood and I show how and why your piano goes in and out of tune.
In “Tuning and Caring for Your Instrument“, I also show how I safeguard my piano against the destructive alternating forces and effects of dryness and humidity.
Why Your Piano Goes Out of Tune | Tuning and Ca…, posted with vodpod
Thanks for your site, Eben! Your information is a great service – clear and well-informed. Keep up the great work.