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Positioning a Piano in Your Home
“Is it wrong to place against an outside wall? How far from the fireplace must it be? Can I keep my piano in an unheated room?”
These are all common questions posed by piano owners. The answers lie in two important criteria: temperature and humidity.
Pianos are mostly wood and are greatly affected by seasonal change. Variations in the air’s relative humidity, and to a lesser extent temperature, cause a piano to go out of tune. In the long run, repeated swings in relative humidity can cause damage to the finish, cracking of the wooden soundboard, and even structural failure. So, when locating your piano, try to choose a spot with the fewest drafts, no direct sunlight and stable temperature and humidity.
–from the Piano Technicians Guild, www.ptg.org
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