Common sustain pedal problems often come from simple issues. The pedal may set the wrong polarity, the cable may be loose, or dirt may be blocking it. These problems sound scary, but they are easy to fix at home without…
Many new piano players press the sustain pedal too soon, hold it too long, or forget to lift it at the right time. This makes the music sound blurry and hard to hear. Even easy songs can sound messy. When…
The right sustain pedal for your keyboard depends on three things: the right type, the correct polarity, and a feel that is comfortable for your foot. When these match your keyboard, your playing sounds smooth and natural. In this guide,…
A sustain pedal is a small pedal you press with your foot while playing a piano or keyboard. It lets the notes keep ringing even after you lift your fingers. This makes your music sound smooth, full, and more alive.…
A sustain pedal can change how your keyboard feels right away. When you press it, notes should flow and ring out smoothly. A poor pedal feels flimsy and makes loud clicks that distract you.
A piano makes sound with four main parts. First is the keyboard, where you press the keys. Next is the action. The action is the set of small parts that move when you press a key. The third parts are…
Tuning a piano at home can be risky if you do not stay careful. You must follow safety tips for tuning a piano to protect yourself and your instrument. Always wear eye protection. Use the right tuning lever. Move slowly…
Store your piano tuning kit in a dry, temperature-controlled space using a padded case or tool roll to protect delicate instruments from rust, damage, and wear. Proper storage can extend your tools’ life by decades and save you hundreds of…
Your piano goes out of tune because thousands of pounds of tension pull on its strings constantly, and wood responds to every humidity and temperature change in your home. This isn’t a flaw in your instrument, it’s basic physics working…
Professional piano tuning can cost between $65 and $225 per session, and most pianos need tuning twice a year. That’s up to $450 annually just to keep your instrument sounding right.