Pianos are one of the more intricate musical
instruments that take ample dedication to master, whether it’s just you
starting out with keys to “The Entertainer” or Frederic Chopin’s “Number 20.”
Still, what if you have to move somewhere and the piano has to go with you?
Some general characteristics of pianos require skilled piano movers to ensure
they are transferred in one piece.
Weight
The most noticeable difference of pianos to other
musical instruments, as well as other household items, is the weight. Smaller
types weigh around 135 to 225 kilograms and full-size uprights around 315kg.
Grand pianos can weigh upwards of 455kg with concert grands reaching about
590kg.
Irregular
Size and Shape
Upright pianos are unusually tall while grand
pianos have an unusual shape. Thus, it is nigh impossible to distribute the
weight evenly. While carrying it around, a slight shift in balance in one part
or another will cause problems. Given enough time, you and your friends might
be able to figure things out, but not all concerns will be covered just yet.
Complexity
Like all musical instruments, pianos work on
precision. This means complex parts and tuning. Experts say that pianos have
more than a thousand moving parts and around 200 finely-tuned strings. You and
your friends might be able to determine how to place yourselves to distribute
the piano weight evenly, but that’s not enough. These parts are highly
sensitive. Without expert handling, the complex interior of your piano is
likely to get damaged.
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