Pitch Raise

A pitch raise is a preliminary correction for a piano that is significantly flat. The need for one cannot be diagnosed reliably from a web page; Pierce determines it after assessing the instrument.

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Pierce O’Brien working at the strings of a grand piano

Why a pitch raise can come first

When a piano is substantially below pitch, bringing every string closer to the intended level changes tension across the instrument. A preliminary correction gives the following fine tuning a more workable foundation.

Assessment before assumption

The piano’s starting pitch, condition, history, and the owner’s goals all matter. The service decision should follow an in-person assessment rather than a remote promise.

Price and appointment length

Related piano care

Use these pages to understand the next decision, not to diagnose the piano remotely.

Start with the piano in front of you.

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