Moving a Piano Around Your Home

Pianos are large, heavy instruments. When moving it,three strong men; one at each leg of the piano. If you
you must take care to protect the instrument, theneed to move a grand piano into another room
house, and those helping to move it. Utah pianothrough a doorway, you must first remove the legs
movers can be a great help.and pedals so you can tilt it on it's side. As this is a
You first need to decide where you want it to end up.more complicated procedure than what this article
An upright piano should be placed against an inside wallcovers, Utah piano movers will be glad to assist you.
where there is less fluctuation in temperature andMost have small wheels under their frame which are
humidity. Changes in temperature and humidity affecthelpful for moving it a short distance. If you are rolling
the piano's pitch.on carpet, you should lift the weight off the small
When deciding on a location, remember to measure towheels so it rolls more easily. Be especially careful not
make sure it will fit. You don't want to move it twice!to break off the front legs, it could be disastrous!
Also measure any doorways or other obstacles youTo move it more than a few feet, a piano dolly will be
will need to get it through to make sure you can get ita great help. Lift it so you can position the dolly under
to that location.the center of the piano. While steadying the piano at
When moving an upright piano, you need at least twoboth ends, roll it to it's new location.
strong men. Experienced Utah piano movers will alsoOne person can push the piano from one end while
recommend the use of a heavy duty dolly. There is athe other guides the other end. Never push the piano
handle on each end of the back, so the mover cansideways or you could tilt it off the dolly. Be mindful of
grab the handle in one hand and place his other handbumps and uneven places in the floor. When your
under the keyboard to lift it.piano is in the desired location, lift the piano off the dolly
If you will be moving a grand piano, you need at leastand position it in it's final location.