At Tuned88, I combine the original tools that have been used throughout history with modern technology to tune pianos. The main tools I use are a long felt strip, a tuning hammer, and a tone identifier. The felt strip is used to mute strings while individual notes are being tweaked. The tuning hammer is the most important part of the process; it adjusts the metal pin to increase or reduce tension on the string, which results in lower or higher frequencies when the string is struck. This creates the separate notes that are assigned to each key on the piano. Lastly, the tone identifier ensures the note produced by the string is the proper frequency.

In order to achieve perfectly tuned pianos, I utilize a strict process to create identical results. I always start by tuning A-strings on the piano, which have whole number frequencies that are easy to recognize and tune. This allows me to get a feel for the tension of the pins and produce clearer tones on other notes. Next, I tune the lowest 1-string keys, which are easiest to tune. I then move up the piano to the 2 and 3-string keys. After each individual key is tuned, I set the pin. This is done differently by each individual tuner, but it sets a note so that it keeps its tone for significantly longer. Once this is complete, I reassemble your piano and test it to ensure results.