| Moving or relocating from one home to another | | | | keyboard off of the piano if space constraints are an |
| involves a lot of planning and preparation. If you own a | | | | issue. This method of handling a piano move is bad |
| piano, then your instrument will also need special care. | | | | news for your instrument. Confirm with your movers |
| In most instances you will need to hire a company that | | | | prior to the move that they are not permitted to do this |
| specializes in moving pianos. This will protect your | | | | to your piano. |
| precious instrument from damage caused by | | | | Despite the reputation of the moving company that |
| mishandling. After all, a piano is not just an ordinary | | | | you have chosen, you should still observe the work |
| piece of furniture. | | | | that they do. They should protect the piano with an |
| But even if you rely on the expertise of specialized | | | | ample amount of padded, comforter-like moving |
| piano movers, there are some steps that you can | | | | throws. The outer case of the piano is just as |
| take to ascertain a trouble free move. | | | | important as the instrument inside. As repair costs can |
| Pianos by nature are large, bulky, and awkward. | | | | be pricey, you want to avoid any damage to the |
| Needless to say, they will not fit in every location. The | | | | surface of the piano. |
| first thing you should do is analyze the path from the | | | | On that note, you should also confirm that the piano |
| old home to the new home. Record all the dimensions | | | | movers have enough insurance. While damages are |
| of doors, stairways, and halls. Will the piano fit through | | | | always inconvenient, it is nice to know that if an |
| these constrictions? If not, you may need to choose a | | | | accident were to occur - you won't be stuck paying |
| different room or placement at the destination. Also | | | | the charges. |
| make sure that the path is free of obstacles that may | | | | Taking a few precautionary steps before moving day |
| block or hamper the mover's ability to get the piano | | | | will go a long way towards an easy and stress free |
| into the desired location. | | | | move. |
| Some movers engage in the practice of taking the | | | | |