12/2/2023 0 Comments Piano tuning rates![]() ![]() As seen on the chalkboard, there are 88 keys on the piano. And then for the top 2/3rds of the piano, a set of 3 strings (tri-chord) are struck simultaneously by one hammer. The double stringed notes are called bi-chord where the hammer strikes two notes simultaneously. The largest bass notes are called mono-chords and only have one string per note. Depending on the zone (high or low), there are different types of strings. When you depress a key on the piano, it activates a hammer that strikes the strings. Pictured above are the 3 types of strings on any piano. Before we do, we need to examine how and why pianos go out of tune and when you understand why they go out of tune, there is greater understanding with regards to getting them in shape and maintaining tuning stability. Today I’d like to take a brief look at a bit more of a structural and mathematical concept of tuning and pitch. Pianos can go out of shape mechanically in the way that they play but can also get out of shape in the strings which determines intonation or pitch. You wouldn’t think it, but pianos can be in shape or out of shape. In essence, we train in order to raise the bar for a new level of expectation. But when our bodies are used to a certain routine over time, it becomes the new normal. It was an arduous journey trying to get ready for my first event. And I must go on record by saying that maintaining fitness is much easier than trying to get in shape to begin with. Over the last few years, I decided to run a few ultra-marathons (marathons run on trails in the forest). ![]()
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