A grand piano isn't just a musical instrument - it's a piece of art. This means it's delicate and can easily be affected by its surroundings. Factors like air conditioning, humidity, and heat can mess with the piano's sound and playability. To keep your performances sounding their best, here are tips to care for your piano:
Changes
Keep the room with your piano at a steady temperature and humidity level as major changes can make the wood expand or contract. This will mess with the tuning and how the piano plays. Climate control your space between 20-22°C (68-72°F) and the humidity around 40-50%. Using small humidifiers may be an affordable way to help manage this.
Positions
To prevent damage from UV rays and temperature fluctuations, keep your piano out of direct sunlight and away from temperature sources like radiators or air vents. Additionally, avoid placing the piano near doors to minimize the impact of humidity changes caused by people entering and exiting.
Play On Playa
The best medicine for a piano is playing it. This keeps the parts moving and stops dust from settling. For professional piano players who play genres ranging from jazz, classical or pop hits, contact us for a free consultation on how we can elevate your entertainment program.
Tune-Up
Find a piano tuner who has experience with high-end pianos, like the ones you’d find in concert halls. Ask around for recommendations from piano stores, fellow hoteliers or entertainment agencies like us.
So Fresh, So Clean
Have your housekeeping team dust the piano and clean the keys with a soft, lint-free cloth every couple of weeks. But skip the cleaning products—they can damage the finish or keys.
Lean On Me
The BVE difference is seen with our Venue Guidelines. As an entertainment agency, we provide artists with pertinent information about the venue and how to care for the equipment on site. We ensure there is no food or drinks on or near the piano and that people don’t crowd around it to avoid spills. This helps keep the piano in great shape and ensures it stays playable.
Fix You
Get a professional piano technician to check things out regularly. They can spot potential problems before they become big issues, adjust the action, and make sure the strings and hammers are in good shape.