How to Tune a Piano

How t o Tune a Piano Set the Temperament: Tune C4 to C5 Purchase proper tools * Tuning lever * Piano tuning mutes * Electronic tuner Tune one string in a note to the electronic tuner Use mutes to isolate strings Tune other strings in that note to the first string by ear No cheating with stuff around the house. Buy good tools! "Tuning the unisons" Tune nearest octaves Tune remaining octaves by ear, comparing to closest tuned octave on either side of the temperament by ear, comparing to the temperament Always start with one string. | then match the others to that first string Visit piano.detwiler.us for more details (c) ScottDetwiler.com How t o Tune a Piano Set the Temperament: Tune C4 to C5 Purchase proper tools * Tuning lever * Piano tuning mutes * Electronic tuner Tune one string in a note to the electronic tuner Use mutes to isolate strings Tune other strings in that note to the first string by ear No cheating with stuff around the house. Buy good tools! "Tuning the unisons" Tune nearest octaves Tune remaining octaves by ear, comparing to closest tuned octave on either side of the temperament by ear, comparing to the temperament Always start with one string. | then match the others to that first string Visit piano.detwiler.us for more details (c) ScottDetwiler.com