Grand pianos demand a higher level of care than upright pianos. Their horizontal string orientation, larger soundboards and complex repetition action make them exceptionally sensitive to environmental changes and mechanical adjustment. Singapore Piano Shop provides specialist servicing for all brands and sizes of grand piano, from baby grands in private homes to concert Steinways in performance venues.

Why Grand Pianos Need Specialist Care

The grand piano action is fundamentally different from an upright action. The horizontal key mechanism uses gravity — rather than return springs — to reset the hammer after each keystroke. This makes the grand action more sensitive and responsive, but also more demanding to regulate correctly.

In Singapore's climate, grand pianos are particularly susceptible to:

  • Soundboard crown changes due to humidity fluctuation, affecting tuning stability
  • Action centre pin corrosion, causing stiff or sluggish key response
  • Hammer felt hardening or grooning from intensive use
  • String and tuning pin oxidation in air-conditioned environments with rapid humidity shifts

Our Grand Piano Service

A complete grand piano service from Singapore Piano Shop may include:

  • Piano tuning — precision A440 pitch adjustment for all strings
  • Pitch raise — if the piano has dropped significantly below concert pitch
  • Action regulation — adjustment of all action parts for even, responsive touch
  • Piano voicing — hammer needling or reshaping to achieve the desired tone character
  • String cleaning — removal of dust and oxidation from strings
  • Soundboard inspection — checking for cracks, loose ribs or separations
  • Pedal regulation — sustain, sostenuto and una corda pedal adjustment

Grand Piano Brands We Service in Singapore

We have extensive experience with all major grand piano brands present in Singapore's concert halls, hotels, churches, schools and private homes:

Steinway & Sons — Model S, M, O, A, B, D concert grands

Yamaha — C3X, C5X, C7X, CF series concert grands; S series

Kawai — GX series, SK series, EX concert grands

Boston — GP series designed by Steinway

Bechstein — Models A, B, C, D and the M/P series

Blüthner — Models 1–6 and the Haessler series

Bösendorfer — 155, 170, 185, 200, 214, 225, 280 and the Imperial 97-key

Fazioli — F156 through F308 concert grands

Frequently Asked Questions

A grand piano used for home practice should be tuned at least twice a year. Concert and performance grands may require tuning before each performance. In Singapore's humid climate, grand pianos tend to drift more in pitch than uprights due to their larger soundboards.

Grand piano tuning costs S$150–250 depending on the instrument's condition and size. Full regulation or voicing services are priced separately based on the scope of work. Contact us for a quote.

Yes, we have experience servicing Steinway & Sons grand and upright pianos of all models including the Model S, M, O, A, B and D concert grand. Steinway pianos require a technician with knowledge of their unique action design and voicing characteristics.