Due to the coronavirus pandemic, our customers are asking how to disinfect the piano correctly to remove bacteria and viruses without damaging the surface. Our specialists have developed detailed instructions on how to disinfect pianos and what products are safe to use: GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Use alcohol-based disinfectants. Do not use Read more…
Are you wondering how long pianos are? How much could such an instrument weight? You can find the answers in the article below. GRAND PIANOS Grand pianos are usually 1.5 – 3 meters long and weigh from 300 to 600 kilograms. In the case of grand pianos, the longer the Read more…
It is necessary to give the instrument the right amount of attention and care to preserve its value. One of the rules is not to put objects on the piano. They can cause damping, vibrations, or surface damage.Another rule is to tune the instrument regularly. Newly bought pianos need to be tuned two or Read more…
How to choose the right place for a piano in your apartment? The right place to set your instrument is a spot without irregular temperature changes. That is why you should avoid placing the piano near open windows, heat sources, and inner, cold walls.We also recommend that you do not expose Read more…
There are three essential aspects, you need to focus on which are Stability, Quality, and Functionality. Look for a bench with adjustable height. The right posture is crucial for the feet’ stability and control of the pedals. Grand piano benches with spindle mechanics have the legs fixed to its structure and are Read more…
Here are 3 factors you need to consider when choosing your piano: 1) THE ROOM YOU WANT TO PLACE THE PIANO IN The first issue is the size of your room and especially the height of the ceiling.Small rooms can only fit an upright piano not higher than 122 cm. Read more…
Buying a piano is a long-term investment. Quality maintenance is crucial to preserve the value and extend the life of the instrument. The three basic factors that influence the acoustic and functional quality of the piano are tuning, voicing, and action.This article focuses on the difference between those operations and advises how Read more…
Acoustic or digital, that is the question. The first question to find the most suitable piano is, who’s going to play the instrument. The digital piano is the right choice for everyone who wants to play the instrument from time to time and manipulate the instrument easily. However, if you are serious about playing, Read more…
The ANT. PETROF 275 is one of just a handful of great concert grands. It is also the latest piano physically modelled by French software house Modartt. Their efforts are available as a new instrument pack for the Pianoteq host software. The news of this software emulation, the first of Read more…
Antonín Petrof built his first grand piano in 1864. 155 years later the company bearing his name celebrates this event by unveiling three new limited edition instruments. The Stingray piano at Petrof’s anniversary event Petrof is still based in its original hometown of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic (Czechia). Read more…