Piano Tuning
Concert-standard tuning, anywhere in Cyprus
A piano holds roughly 220 strings under about 18 tonnes of combined tension. That tension never stops moving — every change in temperature and humidity pulls the soundboard and the strings with it. This is why a piano drifts out of tune even when nobody plays it.
A tuning restores the instrument to concert pitch and, just as importantly, rebuilds the relationships between the notes so that chords sit cleanly against each other across the whole compass. Whether your piano was last tuned three months or twenty years ago, it can be brought back.
Every tuning includes a check of the action and the tone while the instrument is open. If something needs attention — a sluggish key, a buzzing damper, a hammer that has gone hard and brittle — you will hear about it before it becomes expensive.
- Price
- €100
- Duration
- 1 hr 30 min
Pianos left untuned for many years may need a pitch raise first — a rough tuning to bring the tension back up, followed by a fine tuning. This is quoted before any work begins.
What’s included
- Full tuning to concert pitch
- Unison and octave refinement across all 88 notes
- Touch and tone inspection while the piano is open
- Pedal and damper function check
- A plain-language report on the instrument’s condition
- Advice on where to place the piano in your room
Common questions
Piano Tuning — frequently asked questions
How often should a piano be tuned in Cyprus?
Twice a year for most homes. Manufacturers recommend two tunings annually, and the Cypriot climate makes that advice more relevant rather than less — the swing between humid coastal summers and dry winter heating moves the soundboard more than a temperate climate does. A piano that is played daily, or one used for teaching or performance, benefits from three or four. If an instrument has gone several years without attention it will usually need a pitch raise before a fine tuning will hold.
How much does a piano tuning cost?
A standard tuning is €100 and takes about an hour and a half. That covers a full tuning to concert pitch plus a check of the action and tone while the piano is open. If the instrument has drifted a long way below pitch it needs a pitch raise first, which is quoted before any work starts — you will never be surprised by the invoice.
Does a piano need tuning after it is moved?
Yes, but not immediately. Moving itself rarely knocks a piano out of tune — what does it is the new room, with its different temperature and humidity. Give the instrument two to four weeks to settle into its new environment, then tune it. Tuning the day after a move usually means paying for the same job twice.
How long does a tuning take?
Around an hour and a half for a standard tuning. A piano needing a pitch raise takes longer, because it has to be tuned roughly first to bring the overall tension back, then tuned properly once the frame has taken the new load. Please keep the room quiet during the appointment — tuning is done by ear.
I just bought a brand-new piano. Does it still need tuning?
Yes, and more often than an older one for the first couple of years. New strings stretch and new felt compresses, so a new instrument settles considerably during its first two years. Three to four tunings in the first year is normal and is not a sign that anything is wrong.
Related services
Piano Repairs & Regulation
Sticking keys, broken hammers, worn dampers, uneven touch, buzzing notes — diagnosed and put right.
Piano Restoration
Full restorations — restringing, action rebuilds, soundboard work, colour changes and cabinet refinishing.
Piano Moving & Removals
Uprights, grands and concert instruments moved with proper equipment — including stairs, balconies and impossible access.
Ready when your piano is
Tell us what your piano needs — or simply that it has not been tuned in a while — and you will get a straight answer and a firm price.