| So you got a digital piano and you think you're done | | | | dirt, grime, hair, etc. do not mix well with electronics. It's |
| because you don't have to tune it? Not so fast, Billy | | | | a good idea to wipe off the piano with a slightly damp |
| Joel. Even though you don't have to tune a digital, there | | | | cloth when you're done using it. Don't let your pets |
| are some important things to keep in mind to ensure | | | | climb on the piano either. |
| your digital piano lasts for many years. Start with these | | | | 4. Turn the Piano Off When Not in Use |
| five. | | | | Keeping your piano on probably won't really hurt it, but |
| 1. Placement | | | | many piano lifetimes are measured in total hours, and |
| Your digital piano is a very complex piece of electronic | | | | when you leave it on, you're slowly wearing out the |
| equipment and deserves to be treated with respect. | | | | electronics. It's not a big deal, but you should be |
| You don't want to put it in a dark corner of a | | | | covering up the piano, anyway, remember? Besides, |
| rarely-used room, as that will make it easy to neglect, | | | | leaving the piano on wastes electricity. |
| but you don't want people bumping into it or knocking it | | | | 5. Do Not Drink Anywhere Near the Piano |
| over, either. You should also avoid anywhere with | | | | Not surprisingly, digital pianos don't love moisture of any |
| direct sunlight, or wild swings in temperature or humidity, | | | | kind, and the effect of dumping a soda on the |
| such as near a pool, furnace, or fireplace. | | | | keyboard is unlikely to be a good one. While an |
| 2. Power! | | | | acoustic piano would suffer damage as a result of an |
| Don't plug the piano into an outlet with a microwave, | | | | accidental spill, a digital piano will likely be completely |
| washing machine, or other high-power appliance. The | | | | ruined, so tell your friends and family to enjoy their |
| electrical interference can cause a buzz in your audio, | | | | beverage on the other side of the room. |
| or even damage the piano. You should also always | | | | Owning a digital piano is easier than owning an |
| use a quality surge protector to ensure that a storm or | | | | acoustic in many ways, but that doesn't mean there's |
| electrical fault doesn't destroy the delicate electronics | | | | nothing for you to do. By following these tips and being |
| in your digital piano. | | | | disciplined in your care of the piano, you'll be able to |
| 3. Protecting from Dust and Hair | | | | enjoy it for many years. |
| When not using your piano, keep it covered up. Dust, | | | | |