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Hey Jim...Where should I put my piano in a room to optimize the sound?
The optimal placement of a piano in a room depends on various factors, including the size and acoustics of the room, the type of piano,...
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Jul 27, 20232 min read
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Hey Jim...Do I need to tune my piano even if nobody plays it?
When a piano sits for years without tuning, the strings loosen up and adjust to a new normal. When a piano is tuned after many years...
clesiemo
Jul 14, 20232 min read
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Hey Jim...What should I look for when buying a piano?
Buying a great piano can be a major investment...or you can get a good piano for the cost of moving and tuning it. Look on Facebook...
clesiemo
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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Hey Jim...
Where should I put my piano in a room? When placing a piano in a room, several factors should be considered to achieve the best sound:...
clesiemo
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Best Pianos
Hey Jim...who makes the best pianos in the world? Let's see what ChatGPT says: The question of who makes the best pianos in the world is...
clesiemo
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Piano Keyboard
Hey Jim...what is going on with all those keys and the letters and sharps and flats? The piano keyboard is the heart of the instrument, a...
clesiemo
Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Hey Jim...What did you tune today?
Two extremes...a 1914 Kroeger Upright and a 1997 Kawai RX-1 Grand Piano. Both very interesting pianos. The Kroeger is 109 years old....
clesiemo
Jun 6, 20231 min read
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Hey Jim...why are there black keys and white keys on a piano?
The black keys and white keys on a piano are used to play different notes. The white keys are for the tones of the C major scale, C, D,...
clesiemo
Jun 1, 20231 min read
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Hey Jim, how often should I have my piano tuned?
The frequency at which you should tune your piano depends on various factors, including the climate, usage, and the specific needs of...
clesiemo
May 24, 20232 min read
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Hey Jim...why do some piano keys have 2 or 3 strings?
The number of strings on piano keys varies depending on the pitch range of the keys. Generally, pianos have three strings for each note...
clesiemo
May 15, 20231 min read
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Never Know What You'll Find in a Piano
When you open a piano...usually a lot of dust bunnies. But, I've found all kinds of stuff in there. A spoon, pieces of paper, pens,...
clesiemo
May 5, 20231 min read
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Piano Pedals...what the heck do they do?
Hey Jim...what do those three pedals do on a piano? A piano typically has three pedals located at the base of the instrument. The pedals...
clesiemo
Apr 29, 20231 min read
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Hey Jim, why does my piano go out of tune?
Pianos can go out of tune due to various reasons, such as changes in temperature, humidity, and usage. Here are some of the common causes...
clesiemo
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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How many tuning pins are there in my piano?
The number of tuning pins in a piano depends on the size and type of piano. A typical upright piano has around 200 tuning pins, while a...
clesiemo
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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Piano Tuning, Regulation and Voicing
Piano tuning, regulation, and voicing are all essential aspects of piano maintenance and care. Each of these processes helps to ensure...
clesiemo
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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Piano Sizes
What kind of piano do I have? Pianos come in a wide variety of sizes and types, each with its own unique characteristics and purposes....
clesiemo
Apr 11, 20232 min read
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Tuning pianos in Missouri
Starting up a blog, will be post ing about piano tuning, piano repairs, pitch raises and other piano related stuff!
clesiemo
Apr 10, 20231 min read
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