Piano tuning wrench

1. What size is a piano tuning wrench?
2. Can I tune a piano with a wrench?
3. What tool is used to tune a piano?
4. How can I tune my piano myself?

What size is a piano tuning wrench?

Tuning pins also come in several different diameters, but virtually all modern pianos use a Standard No. 2 pin.

Can I tune a piano with a wrench?

DO NOT try and use a socket wrench, it will permanently damage the tuning pins. The only other thing you'll need is an electronic tuning device. ... Don't try using a guitar tuner or any other standard tuner, it will not be sensitive or accurate enough, and cannot measure the stretch or inharmonicity of the Piano.

What tool is used to tune a piano?

Common tools for tuning pianos include the tuning lever or "hammer", a variety of mutes, and a tuning fork or electronic tuning device. The tuning lever is used to turn and 'set' the tuning pins, increasing or decreasing the tension of the string. Mutes are used to silence strings that are not being tuned.

How can I tune my piano myself?

First you need to open the front of the piano so you have access to the tuning pins, this may involve removing the whole front panel.

1. Step One: Tune a Single String From the Middle Octave. ...
2. Step Two: Tune That Note's Other Strings. ...
3. Step 3: Tune All Notes in the Middle Octave. ...
4. Step 4: Tune Other Octaves By Ear.