![]() Each note has its own individual mechanism, the combined total of which, in the case of an upright piano, adds up to 14,000 moving parts. These lengths of wire make up the 85 to 88 notes that spread across the musical range. This produces an overall strain on the frame of about 21 tons. of pressure per string and a 15% increase in the bass. It contains approximately 240 different lengths of highly tensioned wire, with approximately 160 lbs. The piano is a highly developed and complicated piece of equipment. It is not out of the norm that more frequent visits may be necessary on some pianos. ![]() It is recommended for a family with a piano in general use that a visit no less than every 6 months is made. If you have a child in school who is learning to play the piano, routine maintenance is important a student may feel off-put if clashing notes or poorly functioning and badly regulated action parts inhibits his or her attempts to learn and play. If you play the piano frequently, for example, 3 to 4 hours a day, and work to a performance standard, it is likely you may need to have your instrument tuned more regularly. Please do follow the advice given regarding your instrument as this will help to maintain the good standard of it and reduce the number of services and damage that could occur”. During a tuning, I will require the environment to be as quiet as possible - please try to avoid using your vacuum cleaner for example. You are not required to remove these parts, it is included in the service. If you keep ornaments on top of your piano, I would ask you to remove these before my visit in preparation of any servicing - I will need to take off the outer case parts to access the action and tuning pins. If you need to change the appointment, please phone me to arrange another date/time. “If you have an appointment with me, I will phone the day before, to remind you of the appointment. I am able to easily travel throughout all areas between the above mentioned. I am willing to travel further for special events and concerts. Rachael has been vetted by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and therefore approved to work in situations with vulnerable adults and children. If there is a job I feel is above my capabilities I will find another technician who is able to do so, in order to take better care your instrument”. I will charge fair prices and always supply you with a receipt upon payment for your records. I will ask your permission to keep your details in a protected and secure database and remove or make them available to you if you ask for this. ![]() I will not share with 3rd party companies. I will use your personal data only to contact you. I will wear an apron so that your none removable case parts and other piano parts don’t suffer scratches and damage from my own clothing. I will take care of your floors and carpets by wearing protective shoe covers over my own shoes. I will respect your home and possessions in it. I will always take care of removable case parts, such as your fall, top door and bottom door. “You can expect a friendly and professional service. Rachael Is a fully qualified tuner, trained at Newark College, part of Lincoln College, and has completed a 3-year diploma in Piano Tuning and Repairs. ![]() Welcome to Rachael Donnelly Piano Tuning and Repairs Services. ![]()
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