{"title":"Piano Regulation","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact us via telephone or email to schedule a piano tuning, regulation, voicing or repair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT: 0800 032 9919\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eE: info@shacklefordpianos.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eImprove Your Piano’s Touch with Professional Regulation from Shackleford Pianos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eIf your piano has \u003cstrong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"320\"\u003esticky notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, lacks \u003cstrong\u003eresponsiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e, shows uneven \u003cstrong data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"378\"\u003etouch sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, or has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"416\"\u003edecreased dynamic range\u003c\/strong\u003e, it may be due for \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"456\"\u003epiano regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eYou might also notice \u003cstrong\u003ekeys that are not level\u003c\/strong\u003e—some higher or lower than others—or an \u003cstrong\u003euneven touch\u003c\/strong\u003e across the keyboard. These are clear signs that your piano needs \u003cstrong\u003eregulation\u003c\/strong\u003e. However, a \u003cstrong\u003esluggish action or deep grooves in the hammers\u003c\/strong\u003e could indicate the need for \u003cstrong\u003ereconditioning or repair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contact us, and our experts will assess what’s needed to improve your piano’s performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eWhat is Piano Regulation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eRegulation involves \u003cstrong\u003eadjusting the mechanical parts\u003c\/strong\u003e that make up your piano’s playing action. These adjustments c\u003cstrong\u003eompensate for wear and tear\u003c\/strong\u003e caused by regular use, as well as the natural settling and compression of materials like cloth, felt, buckskin, and wood that compose the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature and humidity fluctuations\u003c\/strong\u003e can also cause dimensional changes in these materials, \u003cstrong\u003eaffecting your piano’s action and touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThe Three Systems Involved in Piano Regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003ePlaying Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intricate mechanical system that transfers the motion of your fingers on the \u003cstrong\u003ekeys to the hammers striking the strings\u003c\/strong\u003e. This system contains over \u003cstrong\u003e9,000\u003c\/strong\u003e parts that must be adjusted to precise tolerances to respond accurately to every pianist’s touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1770\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003ePedal Trap Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complex assembly of \u003cstrong\u003elevers, dowels, and springs\u003c\/strong\u003e that connects the pedals to the \u003cstrong\u003eaction, affecting sustain and dynamics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eDamper System:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mechanism that stops string vibration when keys or pedals are released, ensuring clean note endings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProper regulation ensures your piano plays smoothly, responsively, and with an even touch\u003c\/strong\u003e—helping you play better music every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Do Pianos Need Regulating?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e         \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/files\/steingraeber_regulation.jpg?v=1545220962\" alt=\"steingraeber regulation\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eWhile \u003cstrong data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"262\"\u003epiano tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e corrects the pitch of your instrument, it is only one essential part of a complete \u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"375\"\u003epiano maintenance program\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"397\"\u003ePiano regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e focuses on the \u003cstrong\u003etouch and uniform responsiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e of your piano’s action — a vital factor in making every performance pleasurable. \u003cstrong\u003eRegulation\u003c\/strong\u003e also ensures your piano can produce a wide \u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"598\"\u003edynamic range\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is especially important when playing \u003cstrong\u003esoftly (piano or pianissimo).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eAll \u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"706\"\u003eupright and grand pianos\u003c\/strong\u003e require \u003cstrong\u003eperiodic regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e to perform at their best. The \u003cstrong\u003efrequency of regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e depends on several factors including \u003cstrong\u003eusage intensity, exposure to climatic changes, and the instrument’s quality, age, and condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. New pianos may even require regulation within their first year, as settling and compacting of parts sometimes necessitate adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1122\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeveral factors influence\u003c\/strong\u003e how often your piano needs regulating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eintensity and duration\u003c\/strong\u003e of play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimatic conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e such as humidity and temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eThe piano’s \u003cstrong\u003ebuild quality\u003c\/strong\u003e and manufacturer standards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003eA piano kept in consistent conditions — \u003cstrong\u003eideally around 20°C (68°F) and 42% relative humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — will require \u003cstrong\u003efewer\u003c\/strong\u003e adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eSome manufacturers \u003cstrong\u003ereduce costs by limiting regulation and voicing during production\u003c\/strong\u003e. While reputable retailers may perform the necessary regulation before sale, others might not, so it’s important to have your \u003cstrong\u003epiano professionally serviced.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003ePerformance instruments often need regulation\u003cstrong\u003e before each use\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the high demands placed on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo amount of practice can make up for a poorly maintained action\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you experience poor legato, unclear chord playing, loss of subtle phrasing, or difficulty with fast passages and note repetitions, the problem may lie with your piano’s action — not your technique!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/9758\/8550\/collections\/Banner-Piano-Regulation.jpg?v=1542290868","url":"https:\/\/www.silkpianos.com\/collections\/piano-regulation.oembed","provider":"Silk Pianos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}