Do you remember the last time you had your piano tuned? If it has been longer than you can remember, it may need a pitch raise.
To understand what a Pitch Raise is, you must first know something about piano tuning. Pianos sound their very best when they are tuned to A-440. This means the A above middle C will vibrate at 440 cycles per second. This is the international pitch standard. When the pitch varies from this, adjustments are required to get it back to standard.
By maintaining your piano at this standard pitch you are creating long-term tuning stability and all the strings and the structure of your piano will be in balance. You can maintain this pitch by tuning it on a regular basis by one of our certified piano technicians at Brigham Larson Pianos in Pleasant Grove, Utah. You can call 801-701-0113 or visit our website at brighamlarsonpianos.com. We also specialize in piano repairs, piano refurbishing, and piano regulations.
If a new or used piano has gone without a tuning for more than a few years, its pitch may have dropped far below A- 440. There are around 220 strings in your piano and they will need to be tightened considerably. This adds tremendous tension to the piano’s structure. This is why it is so important to have regular tunings.
If the pitch of your piano has dropped too low, as each string is tightened, the additional load causes the pitch
of previously adjusted strings to change. It makes is impossible to make a change in pitch and end up with a fine, accurate tuning in one step. That is where a Pitch Raise comes in. In a pitch raise your piano tuner will raise all strings to their correct average tension levels. It is only after this that the piano can be tuned properly. This will get your upright piano or grand piano sounding great again! If you would like more information about piano tunings ot pitch raises, please visit www.brighamlarsonpianos.com or give us a call at 801-701-0113. We can help you with all your piano needs whether you are looking to buy a new piano (we carry Hailun, Kawaii, Yamaha, and many others), rent a piano, trade in or buy a used piano, or tune and repair the piano you already have.
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