5 things to keep in mind to keep using your piano for a long time

The piano is a great instrument. Once purchased, the piano will become a part of your family's life for decades. But the pianoThere are a few precautions to maintain the conditionis. This time, we will introduce some things you should be careful about when working with a piano.  

①Children

The piano is a tool to entertain children. However, to handle piano, children need to follow a few rules. Conversely, children who don't know the rules tend to hurt the piano without knowing it, so you need to be careful in advance.  

toy

The first one is a hard toy that contains plastic. Play and smash these on the pianoThe piano paint peels offThere is a risk. Painting pianos is not just for the purpose of giving them a glossy finish. It has the role of protecting the wood inside. If this peels off, it will likely damage the wood, and ultimately affect the piano sound. Also, exposed wood can cause corrosion and shorten the lifespan of the piano. The second is a small toy that looks like a coin. When children are old enough to put things on the piano roof, they become interested in strings and hammers on the roof. If a small toy such as a coin is inside it, it will not be easy to take out and it will be difficult to notice. But this is the heart of the piano, of courseIt has a big impact on sound. Be careful not to put anything inside the roof.  

food and drinks

Do not place food or drinks around the piano. If you place drinks on or near the piano, they increase the humidity inside the pianoDamage to strings and soundboardsIt may be. Also, when food or drink spills, depending on the ingredients, it can in itself cause the piano to hurt. If it spills, wipe it off immediately. If you feel any discomfort with the sound or touch, you will need to immediately take care of it, including tuning.  

Other hazards

Do not let them draw on the piano. Just like with toys, this can cause the paint to peel off. Don't let the piano itself become a toy. As with the surrounding frames, if you turn the keys into a toy, everything from the keyboard to the hammer to the strings can cause malfunction.  

②Temperature/humidity

The piano is storedTake care about the temperature and humidity. Depending on the manufacturer and individual differences, the temperature isAround 22℃, the humidity is40～50％The piano is an environment where it lasts for a long time. How long you can maintain this will change the lifespan of a piano. Temperature and humidity vary greatly depending on the season, so you need to take appropriate measures. For example, in winter, you should use a humidifier as much as possible, and during the rainy season, a dehumidifier should be used. It may be difficult to completely eliminate the effects of these seasons. However, the seasons aren't the only thing to be careful about. For example, if you place it near the kitchen, the humidity around the piano will be excessively high, regardless of the season. Also, unless it is in the latest heat-resistant environment, if you leave it in the window, it will cause temperatures to be too high in the summer and too low in the winter. Just like storing food, make sure to be careful about the temperature and humidity of the piano. Please check with the manufacturer to determine the appropriate temperature and humidity for your piano.  

③Move

A piano dolly is essential for running a piano. Most pianos have casters installed on the bottom, but this should only be used to fine-tune the position of the piano. If you use casters to travel long distances, it will lead to damage to the casters. The damage to the casters itself has no major effect, but when it is actually moving or fixed, and the piano is slammed against the ground, the frame is stupid, and even inside.It will cause a lot of damage. If you are moving, or moving your piano to another room, use piano jacks, lifters, auxiliary casters, etc.  

④Care

Gently wipe the piano with a soft cloth regularly. Dust only changes its appearance so there's no need to worry too much, but the only thing you should be aware of is your fingerprint. Fingerprints contain a variety of ingredients, including oil. These can also cause damage to the paint. This applies not only to the frame but also to the keyboard. If your piano frame or keyboard is dirty with fingerprints, dissolve neutral soap in water and wipe it off using a soft cloth. Then wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth. The trick to wiping the keys is not to wipe them left or right, but to wipe them back and forth, ensuring that each key is cleaned.    

⑤Tuning

To keep your piano in top condition, have a proper tuner adjust it, if possible twice a year, or even once a year. If the temperature and humidity of the area is controlled properly, once a year is fine, but we recommend that you usually do this twice a year. Tuning is like an inspection of a car. Even if you don't do it, it usually starts moving, but at some point it suddenly stops. Not only does it adjust the piano sound, but it also includes the meaning of overhaul.Seeing a tuner is the secret to making your piano last longeris. Sometimes, you should also have the parts replaced at the same time. However, tuners are also a job. Instead of accepting anything that has been proposed, try to look at it with your own eyes and make your own judgment. There is no need to force replacing clean parts.