| Purchasing a Steinway piano is a large investment that | | | | maintenance of your piano. Each of these should be |
| can be appreciated in value over time, if cared for | | | | preformed a few times a year, depending on how |
| properly. With regular maintenance, not only will your | | | | heavily the piano is used and your own judgment. |
| piano last, past your lifetime for future generations to | | | | Professional tuners should be employed about four |
| enjoy, but also, you can capitalize on it by reselling it as | | | | times a year for the casual player. Use, weather, and |
| long as it remains in top condition. | | | | other conditions will all affect how often tuning is |
| Your Steinway should come with a manufacturer's | | | | required, but unless you are a professional pianist, you |
| warranty, which covers malfunctions and defects that | | | | should do it very month. The second necessary |
| are caused by craftsmanship. You may also consider | | | | service is voicing. This process involves perfecting the |
| purchasing the extended warranties or additional | | | | clarity of the tone, adjusting the hammer. Much of this |
| insurance for your piano. | | | | is dependent on the player's individual preferences. |
| Caring for your piano begins on the outside. Steinway | | | | Voicing is usually done two to three times a year. The |
| has a variety of products available that are specially | | | | final service is action regulation. With normal use, your |
| formulated to protect their pianos. It should be kept | | | | piano will require a tune-up, so that it acts in the same |
| clean of dust and any wax buildup. The keys are | | | | manner, as when initially made. A professional should |
| sensitive and you should not use any type of cleanser | | | | perform this service every two to three years. |
| on them. Moisture can make the keys stick. It is better | | | | You might find some other general precautions helpful |
| to keep any unnecessary objects off the surface of | | | | to upkeep your Steinway piano. Keep it stored in a |
| your Steinway. Vases with water, candles, and other | | | | safe place and away from anything that might cause |
| items can cause damage to the finish. You may also | | | | the wood harm. If you have young children, make sure |
| want to occasionally have professional furniture | | | | you set boundaries, about what is acceptable use of |
| cleaner come in to thoroughly go over the entire piano. | | | | the piano and what is not. If you must move it, be sure |
| Unless you are a professional, the inside of your piano | | | | it is well protected and gently lifted, preferably my |
| is too delicate to be cleaned and maintained on your | | | | skilled piano movers who are familiar with the unique |
| own. You should have the assistance of a qualified | | | | problems it poses. |
| piano technician to service and clean the inside. | | | | With regular care, tune-ups, and proper cleaning, your |
| Although, you may keep your piano covered, the inside | | | | Steinway piano will look and play as beautifully |
| will still have to be cleaned every few years to | | | | throughout the years as it did when you first |
| maintain optimal performance. | | | | purchased it. |
| There are three steps involved in the regular working | | | | |