Piano Services
Torger Baland
Piano Tuning is the art and craft of adjusting the tension on approximately 230 strings to achieve pleasing intervals and harmonic sounds from your piano.
I tune the old fashioned way by ear. I have found that aural piano tuning produces better results with pleasant harmonics and beautiful overtones throughout your piano. I'll occasionally use an electronic tuning device as a tool for pitch adjustments, to evaluate and set the pitch of the piano and to provide a quick approximation for the temperament.
Emergency / Concert Prep / Piano Tuning Please call for a quote and availability.
Pitch Adjustment / Raise is an increase or decrease in string tension to bring the piano back to the standard pitch
I tune the old fashioned way by ear. I have found that aural piano tuning produces better results with pleasant harmonics and beautiful overtones throughout your piano. I'll occasionally use an electronic tuning device as a tool for pitch adjustments, to evaluate and set the pitch of the piano and to provide a quick approximation for the temperament.
Emergency / Concert Prep / Piano Tuning Please call for a quote and availability.
Pitch Adjustment / Raise is an increase or decrease in string tension to bring the piano back to the standard pitch
Repairs and Maintenance
Grand piano action
Repairs common issues: sticky keys, weak notes, no sounds, missing strings, missing hammers, squeaks, thuds, clicks, rattles, pedal issues, ringing notes, loose pins, broken jacks, etc.
Regulation As a piano is played, the felts and leather in the action wear and compact making the action less efficient and less expressive for the player. Regulation involves making a series of adjustments to the piano action to compensate for the wear and obtain peak performance. Common symptoms: when a key is played, hammer blocks against the strings, double hits, no sound, weak sound, keys not level, uneven touch, etc.
Regulation As a piano is played, the felts and leather in the action wear and compact making the action less efficient and less expressive for the player. Regulation involves making a series of adjustments to the piano action to compensate for the wear and obtain peak performance.
Voicing as a piano is played, the hammer felt compacts and becomes harder, over time a piano will sound brighter. Voicing modifies a pianos tone by manipulating the felt on the hammer. Your piano must be tuned and regulated prior to voicing.
Hammer Shaping if your hammers have visible groves, they will not strike the strings correctly. Hammer shaping will improve the tone and extend the life of the hammer.
Piano Evaluation A piano evaluation will tell you the condition the piano is in and what costs would be associated with bringing it up to minimum or maximum standards.
Piano Upgrades New bass strings, replace all strings, action rebuild, key brushing replacement, new hammers, replace damper felt,
Restoration and Rebuilding services are available, please contact me for further information.
Keytop Replacement If your piano has chipped, missing or cracked keys you can have them replaced with new white keytops.
Humidity Control System Installing and maintaining a humidity control system will limit the impact humidity has on your piano. Clients who have the system enjoy long lasting tunings.
Buying Advice Want to buy a new or used piano, looking for advice, I'll help you find a piano that will fit your needs and budget.
Gift Certificates Give a gift for the musician in your life. Gift Certificates for piano service are available.
Schedule your tuning today
Hammer Shaping if your hammers have visible groves, they will not strike the strings correctly. Hammer shaping will improve the tone and extend the life of the hammer.
Piano Evaluation A piano evaluation will tell you the condition the piano is in and what costs would be associated with bringing it up to minimum or maximum standards.
Piano Upgrades New bass strings, replace all strings, action rebuild, key brushing replacement, new hammers, replace damper felt,
Restoration and Rebuilding services are available, please contact me for further information.
Keytop Replacement If your piano has chipped, missing or cracked keys you can have them replaced with new white keytops.
Humidity Control System Installing and maintaining a humidity control system will limit the impact humidity has on your piano. Clients who have the system enjoy long lasting tunings.
Buying Advice Want to buy a new or used piano, looking for advice, I'll help you find a piano that will fit your needs and budget.
Gift Certificates Give a gift for the musician in your life. Gift Certificates for piano service are available.
Schedule your tuning today