Greetings Music Directors, Piano Keepers and Anyone Having a Piano:
Climate Control Systems
During these unprecedented times certain things need to be followed for the welfare of your piano! Many of you have climate control systems on your instrument. If the
system is at your church unattended and the yellow light goes on....and then in a few days the red light goes one...your piano is critically in need of water!!!If you or any
other person is able to watch the instrument during these critical days....PLEASE PULL THE PLUG ON THE SYSTEM. Once the damp chaser pads dry out and crust all
over the heat bar...it is a huge mess. Normally I have to replace the entire heat rod, water tank and negligence is not part of the Damp Chaser Warranty!!!
Piano Case and Key Cleaning
Advisory: COVID-19 and Consumer Piano Care
The Corona Virus (COVID-19) is having a major impact throughout the world and that includes the world of music teachers and piano owners. I would like to make the following suggestions.
1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has specific tips for preparation, protection and care. You can view this information at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/protect/index.html
2. Special care should be taken when using disinfectant products on a piano. Our thanks to Greg Cheng, RPT, for his invaluable assistance in developing these recommendations.
General Recommendations
• Generally speaking, a soft disposable towel, using warm water and hand/dish soap is safe to use on virtually every finish, key, and case parts. Always follow up with a dry soft disposable towel to dry any standing liquid.
• Cleaning pianos is a gentle process not a scrubbing process. Pressing hard or vigorous scrubbing may lead to scratching or removing the finish. Always proceed with caution and use common sense. Remember to wash your hands after you have thrown away the towels.
If using disinfectant products
• Use alcohol-based disinfectants, do not use bleach-based disinfectants or any product containing citrus.
• If using a spray or liquid bottle, use a disposable towel like WYPALL L30. Put the disinfectant on the towel and not the piano.
• After use, immediately put the towel or disinfectant hand wipe in the trash and wash your hands as the CDC recommends. Do not use reusable towels or cloths.
• Always follow up with a dry towel and never leave any liquids on the piano or keys.
Keys
The keys are the most important part. Generally speaking, most disinfecting wipes or sprays (see General Recommendations) should be safe to use on the keys. Piano Centre recommends cleaning the full length of each key top with a disinfectant wipe, followed by a dry towel to absorb any moisture left behind.
Case Parts
Case parts finishes vary greatly and can be easily damaged by disinfectant wipes and sprays. A soft disposable towel, using warm water and hand/dish soap is safe to use on virtually every finish, key, and case parts. Always follow up with a dry soft disposable towel to dry any standing liquid.
Again, cleaning pianos is a gentle process not a scrubbing process. Pressing hard or vigorous scrubbing may lead to scratching or removing the finish. Always proceed with caution and use common sense. Remember to wash your hands after you have thrown away the towels or wipes.
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Steinway & Sons
February 21 at 11:07 AM ·
Steinway technicians use a small square with a pre-set weight to precisely check the weight and balance of each key. This process guarantees that each key will return to its original position immediately after being activated. Piano sounds are emitted when hammers strike keys. The strings in the low range are heavier, and the weight of the corresponding action is also heavier. Therefore, if there is no corresponding counterweight or balance detection, the pianist’s playing experience will be compromised. The careful and repeated debugging by Steinway technicians working in the balance detection department ensures that this problem never occurs in a finished Steinway. #SteinwayFactoryFriday ➡️https://fal.cn/36G9Q
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Happy Valentine Day!!!
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