Cleaning 80 Years of Dust From a Piano

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The Piano Doctor

The Piano Doctor

Күн бұрын

Cleaning 80 Years of Dust From a Piano - The Piano Doctor
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@aidenrivera
@aidenrivera Жыл бұрын
The song at the end of the video is called Nuvole Bianche if anyone was wondering! Great video, im so glad you have been able to find a job and community in this
@aarianachow
@aarianachow Жыл бұрын
oh man tysm :)) i've heard it so many times and just couldn't pin the name today. And yeah it's super inspiring to see people make something out of a dream especially in music where a stable job is never really guaranteed, and either way the video and intention behind it is super sweet. anyways hope you have a good rest of ur day!
@hicletgdelgado8891
@hicletgdelgado8891 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@hicletgdelgado8891
@hicletgdelgado8891 Жыл бұрын
Want to learn it
@mr.snaggypants3607
@mr.snaggypants3607 Жыл бұрын
i love playing this song so much by far my favorite
@asero82.
@asero82. Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@hsimpson6581
@hsimpson6581 Жыл бұрын
This was nice a lot of people would have written this piano off. I have a lot of respect for you for working on it.
@SindicatoLinux
@SindicatoLinux Жыл бұрын
Hello nice work but please take caution because that the dust inside the piano maybe contains abstestos and other chemicals that on early years there were no regulation so please be becareful use always protection, greetings from Ecuador
@devirachman8847
@devirachman8847 Жыл бұрын
You're only 19? Wow, you did a good job! Keep up the good work👍
@EvelynSucksAtLife
@EvelynSucksAtLife Жыл бұрын
I think the dude's above me are in the wrong section
@TheGreenViewer456
@TheGreenViewer456 Жыл бұрын
HE SHOULD GET MORE MONEY FROM THIS.
@mikechivy
@mikechivy 11 ай бұрын
Yeah cause everyone just writes off grand pianos…
@anman366
@anman366 Жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me how much pianos will endure over the ages, they are living, breathing beings, and when invested in and cared for they really shine!! Beautiful work sir!
@libsyates2426
@libsyates2426 Жыл бұрын
Yes for all instruments! I got to experience a historic flute room once and it was simply amazing. Even knowing the history of the instrument (flutes have changed quite a lot!), it was still amazing to be able to look between a flute that's nearly 150 years old and my own flute which is much, much, much younger and see how similar they are. It's sort of a marvel, I think, to be able to see that.
@bens2718
@bens2718 11 ай бұрын
they are wooden objects, not alive
@meatbleed
@meatbleed 11 ай бұрын
@@bens2718 alive at some point
@dandinzin
@dandinzin 11 ай бұрын
​@@bens2718 When does life begin and end? For me, a piano is really alive, like any other instrument.
@WhyPhi
@WhyPhi 10 ай бұрын
Piano are people too
@user-hh2ge5hz5b
@user-hh2ge5hz5b Жыл бұрын
Hello! Great work! Being a piano technician myself I would recommend one thing which might once upon a time save your day) During the pre-tuning, when the piano is more than 10Hz lower, if you tune the bass as usually, it might cause problems with the bass bridge (sorry, do not know how it's exactly called in English), my teacher told the whole bridge just came off the soundboard, which was kinda not a pleasant surprise. That happens because bass bridge is short and the tension rises on one side much more than on another, so there is a possibility it will turn away. So, instead of tuning all the strings one after another, you should try tuning from up to down all the "right" strings in two-string choires, then all one-string choires and only then proceed to tune unisons (left strings in two-string choires) This method expells any problems with bass bridge, which might be caused by tuning) Best wishes!
@PianoDoctor
@PianoDoctor Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice!! :)
@RayaanWani
@RayaanWani Жыл бұрын
​@@PianoDoctor it's really good advice I think
@Brosskifle
@Brosskifle 11 ай бұрын
I'm going to try this on my next tune, seems like an interesting technique
@TM-jo4wz
@TM-jo4wz 11 ай бұрын
It’s more because of the glue joints. Tuning from the low bass up to the last note high C. Usually is preferred. It evens out the tension. All the way up. But that’s only one way.
@user-hh2ge5hz5b
@user-hh2ge5hz5b 11 ай бұрын
@@TM-jo4wz Hello! You mean during the pre-tuning? 'cause you can't start from the bottom during final tuning. The method I described I rarely use on good instruments. 80% of my job are "not bad" at most Soviet upright pianos, and it works well with them.
@Waheezy420
@Waheezy420 Жыл бұрын
"I'm only 19 and I don't pretend to have all the answers" ...most 19 year olds don't have the wisdom to understand this...good for this kid.
@johnc7801
@johnc7801 Ай бұрын
Only 19?? This kid is going to do awesome in life. Keep up the great attitude!!!
@joshhermes2795
@joshhermes2795 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Fellow technician here! One bit of advise that was very helpful to me when it came to old worn out grands and uprights alike is just how useful a brass brush can be. If the hammers are extremely worn and very grooved but you don't have time/resources for a full filing, you can quickly brush directly over the string grooves with a brass brush. It does a very good job of bringing down the brightness that comes with old, grooved hammers. Hope it helps like it did for me!
@cezzy_1496
@cezzy_1496 6 ай бұрын
Just wondering, but what do you mean by "brightness"?
@YoujustgotJ1NXED
@YoujustgotJ1NXED 6 ай бұрын
@@cezzy_1496 A bright piano has a clear and sharp tone with more high-frequency sounds.
@cezzy_1496
@cezzy_1496 6 ай бұрын
@@YoujustgotJ1NXED ohh, I understand now. Thank you❤
@thomasdurante2553
@thomasdurante2553 5 ай бұрын
Hey, nice video, I’m a piano tech in Florida, tape off the metal part of your cleaning brushes so you don’t scratch the plate!
@leinatividad3645
@leinatividad3645 Жыл бұрын
I don't have a piano but I do enjoy your videos and how passionate you are in doing it even for free or discounted fees.. Amazing. I'm learning a lot too❤ hopefully soon many more would watch your videos and learn to take care of their pianos 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@nicktube6629
@nicktube6629 Жыл бұрын
Wait what
@IdentifiantE.S
@IdentifiantE.S Жыл бұрын
I don't have a piano and I find this type of videos really interesting ! 😄
@kerttuvieira1476
@kerttuvieira1476 Жыл бұрын
I have a piano but tuning him is very expensive so I'm here gritting to learn to do it by myself
@evgenkonyshock4913
@evgenkonyshock4913 Жыл бұрын
He do it for free???
@kerttuvieira1476
@kerttuvieira1476 Жыл бұрын
@Evgen Konyshock in Spanish I'm fluent. Tengo un piano y como no lo puedo afinar, estoy acá viendo tutoriales a ver si lo puedo hacer yo
@blue_kaze
@blue_kaze Жыл бұрын
old pianos sound so good for some reason, like something about the echo gives it a more ambient vibe to it which is perfect for olden day classics. newer ones sound clearer and are much suited for modern day songs since you dont want that old ambient sounds in those songs. this piano cleaning and fixing is amazing considering its 80 years old. you can really hear the sound improvements on the piano. amazing job
@michaeltutty1540
@michaeltutty1540 10 ай бұрын
The sound depends on the maker and the tuning. I can always tell a Kawai piano as soon as I hear the bass notes. Yamaha tries to mimic Steinway And Sons, but never quite gets it. To be honest, I don't care for Steinway pianos, new or old. My own piano is a 1903 Gerard Heinzman 6 foot upright. The Gerard, pre 1932, was an exceptional instrument on par with the best in the world. Very expensive, of course, and the company went bankrupt in 1932 and was bought by the "other" Heinzman Piano Company. The two families were cousins. After 32, Gerard became the less expensive second line.
@JoanKSX
@JoanKSX 10 ай бұрын
Erm in my opinion Yamaha usually sounded more likely Fazioli but Fazioli sounded much more dim kind of 'transparent' (like lightly hitting on wine glass that kind of sound? It's hard to describe the differences between the sound produced by Yamaha and Fazioli, you have to hear them by yourself and I kinda adore Fazioli more than Yamaha but Yamaha is great for playing Mozart and jazz and modern music I think). Yamaha don't really sounded like Steinway but Kawai does sometimes, precisely many of the times and Kawai usually sounded a bit much more muffled and 'cloudy' than typical Steinway since I heard Kawai is kind cooperating with Steinway to produce cheaper version of Steinway e.g. the Boston brand grand piano? (if I'm not wrong) By the way I'm more of Kawai person (well, I play acoustic double bass too, maybe that's why LOL) than the chirping Yamaha but I really get wow-ed by an old upright Yamaha U3 piano. It sounded so good! I wish I have the money to buy the piano LMAO I had special permission to play and practise on the old Yamaha U3 in the private music school where I had my piano lessons. Not every Yamaha sounded like piercing chirping piccolos but most Yamaha I have play before sounded so standardised across the same model but most Kawais sounded so different from piano to piano even though all of the Kawais are exactly the same model across the exhibition room! That's why, I guess
@DigitalDoxology
@DigitalDoxology 8 ай бұрын
Lester pianos are considered among the high quality pianos made (1888 - 1970 I believe…) and can still fetch above $20 Grand if in good shape! You really did them a great service on cleaning and tuning it up! Wow, hard to imagine the stories that piano could tell…
@ayanomimi6270
@ayanomimi6270 Жыл бұрын
I felt so relieved! The 80y.o. piano was saved! People like you deserved a great gratitude. As a music lover and also an instrument lover, knowing that one instrument was saved from being thrown away is such a relief. And seeing you saved a memorable one is touching! I'm thankful that you bring it back to life!^^ good job!^^
@Flies_the_limit
@Flies_the_limit 14 күн бұрын
Something very magical about an old piano. It's like a life and seeing them restored and given another chance is like adopting an animal from a shelter. Gives me fuzzies
@rad_keyzz5050
@rad_keyzz5050 Жыл бұрын
idk why but i really like the sound from the piano on ‘before’ when he was showing the before and after
@issacmartinez7113
@issacmartinez7113 Жыл бұрын
It's always crazy to see the before and after tuning, I am not exaggerating when I say a big smile grew across my face when I heard the difference. It sounded really good and also gives me hope in my search for an acoustic piano, just because a piano is old and looks old, it doesn't mean it can't sound amazing.
@JoshuaMilrad
@JoshuaMilrad Жыл бұрын
Nice work! I just did my first low budget restoration of a 90 year old baby grand, and I'm 53! Kudos. Recently posted a few somewhat similar videos. Cheers from California!
@oldfashionedboots2774
@oldfashionedboots2774 Жыл бұрын
Idk why, but it always warms my heart to see a piano go from practically unplayable to that beautiful sound all pianos should have Idk, it just feels like the piano has like, beat some kind of illness and is bouncing back I guess that’s why you call yourself the piano doctor 🤣 Thanks for saving this piano haa
@drumatron_5000
@drumatron_5000 11 ай бұрын
I'm a piano player too and I'm 18. I'm amazed at the work you did only being 19. Very inspiring.
@thorpmaster6750
@thorpmaster6750 Жыл бұрын
dude I love how it sounded before tuned its like chorus-y ambient dreamy sound like a 12 string absolutely stunning, beautiful
@thorpmaster6750
@thorpmaster6750 Жыл бұрын
chor-ussy😩
@kunjupulla
@kunjupulla Жыл бұрын
I love it when creators leave links to full videos.
@BigBoAnimates
@BigBoAnimates Жыл бұрын
Wow you're only a year younger than I am and are already basically a piano fixing professional! I'm gonna be watching you from now on to learn how to fix pianos from now on!
@LaMusicadelMaster
@LaMusicadelMaster Жыл бұрын
that was beautiful to watch! I'm a piano owner and i had to learn to to restore and tune my piano the hard way. I'm glad that nowdays there's content like this for future owners, it's so satisfying to watch the before and after all the great job. loving the content!
@michaelscott9995
@michaelscott9995 Жыл бұрын
They make an attachment for your vacuum or shop vac to get into narrow spaces.. It’s a wand adaptor with like 20 or so needle nose hollow tubes that connect down into a single connection and would be perfect for vacuuming in-between the piano wires.. you need one of those! I loved watching you clean up this piano and bring it back to life! Great job.
@theayatollahofrockandrollah
@theayatollahofrockandrollah 11 ай бұрын
I got a little misty eyed when you took the Barbie comb and the little toy nascar out from under the lid. It made me think of my own girl and her Barbie and my own childhood and how fast time slips away and how many lives have come and gone while that piano was being played and being used to teach children about music. As far as I'm concerned you're doing the most beautiful job in the world. May God bless you.
@princescottygustafski5331
@princescottygustafski5331 3 ай бұрын
This incredibly talented piano technician definitely loves his job and puts his heart and soul into making those the best cleaned and best sounding pianos! 👏 👏 👏 What a magnificent young man! 💖
@margarethany
@margarethany Жыл бұрын
Never knew watching this can be very interesting before i found your channel. I think i get it why doing this can be so much fun for you to even give them a free service. Great work on the dusty old piano btw, you’re not just saving it from being thrown away, you also bringing back the memories of the owners, that’s priceless.
@Gregs_World
@Gregs_World Жыл бұрын
As others have said nothing makes me happier than to see somebody respecting an old piano especially someone at 19 years of age another wonderful video you had me all excited about downloading that tune lab app... That is, until I saw the price was $299 worthwhile for you obviously the very best to you, always
@mikefitzpatrick1213
@mikefitzpatrick1213 Жыл бұрын
That was very, very cool. About 35 years ago I worked for a tuner/tech installing Pianocorders in new and older instruments. I saw a whole lot of what you showed in your video and it certainly brought back memories. I wondered when you mentioned the loose pins if you were going to whip out the magic juice to tighten them. I smiled when I saw you doing that. It's been a very long time since I saw someone pull the action from an old lady for cleaning. Great video, man. Thanks for this.
@garlicgalore
@garlicgalore Жыл бұрын
Love this! House cleaning is my business and I know how satusfying it is to do the detail work and get something back to good working order for people. It means a lot! It was lovely to see the makers label show up so vibrantly ❤ and hear the baby back in tune!
@jangtheconqueror
@jangtheconqueror Жыл бұрын
I love the sound of old strings, they have a bit of a muted (dull) quality that I really like for certain kinds of playing. Great job on this one
@michaeltutty1540
@michaeltutty1540 10 ай бұрын
The bass strings crystalize if not used enough. That is what mutes them. The sound you are describing depends on the hardness of the hammers. Old pianos were made with hammers that are slightly softer than new. My 1903 got new hammers and bass strings custom made back in the 80s. The mellow sound did not change, but the bass notes became clear. The sound is very different to new pianos, but oh, so much more pleasing to the ear.
@nicevers
@nicevers Жыл бұрын
Every time I see a video like this I think, once upon a Time, we wouldn't have been able to witness this kind of trade in person. It's like it's career day everyday now with creators like this.
@makoch95
@makoch95 Жыл бұрын
it’s nice to see somebody who does what he loves and is successful with it. go in man, you’re a nice person and it’s a pleasure to see your videos :)
@piano-uq4gw
@piano-uq4gw Ай бұрын
My son played two old pianos at a hospital. Both of them need to be tuned. They definitely need someone like you. Keep up the good work. "Music speaks the language of the soul, penetrating into the past and resonating into the future."
@NonEuclideanTacoCannon
@NonEuclideanTacoCannon Жыл бұрын
Wish there was someone with your skill around here. I have a 130 y/o piano. It sounds great, considering its condition and age, but it's got a few playability issues. There's a guy who tunes pianos, but doesn't feel comfortable with repairs. And it was never raised to A-440, and is missing a string in the bass section which was remedied by switching the mute out for a single string mute instead of a new string, so he thinks there might be bridge damage. I'm mostly annoyed by the key that sticks, but he didn't want to try to fix that either. The previous owner said it hadn't been tuned since the 70s, but it's more or less in tune, just a few cents flat. Compared to the cheap new pianos at the college, it has magnificent tone.
@sunnytheonly
@sunnytheonly 10 ай бұрын
i've been doing this but with guitars, just taking them apart, cleaning and fixing them, restringing, and tuning them! honestly, giving an old instrument life again is so satisfying and it's such a great feeling!! i love your work, keep going!
@AdrianLopez-sc6zw
@AdrianLopez-sc6zw 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I had grown old on thinking that "old uprigth pianos" meant to sound like that.. out of tune. I just found they tune them every 10 years. -.- From now on I will save some money to get one, for me and family. Thanks so much...
@jellybean8473
@jellybean8473 Жыл бұрын
That fortunately survived a termite attack, because all it have was dust and it was super smooth when cleaned
@orestis9977
@orestis9977 Жыл бұрын
It didn’t really hit me how great this was until you played it and I realized that the “before” sounds exactly like how my grandparent’s piano sounds now 😅
@turk_xl
@turk_xl Жыл бұрын
Get it serviced for them
@Philip-xl2ov
@Philip-xl2ov Жыл бұрын
Amazing. I'm a piano tuner from Singapore. I do learn a lot from you! Keep it coming.
@JoanKSX
@JoanKSX 10 ай бұрын
Wow
@JoanKSX
@JoanKSX 10 ай бұрын
Is Singapore there has some kind of Piano Technician Guild or registered association to work there as professional piano technician?
@Philip-xl2ov
@Philip-xl2ov 9 ай бұрын
@@JoanKSX unfortunately not. You've got to pick it up from a tuner. In my case my dad is a piano technician himself so he taught me.
@michaelg.5862
@michaelg.5862 8 ай бұрын
When you played the melody before and then the melody after the tuning, I smiled and imagined that grand old piano was smiling too!
@joezegers
@joezegers 2 ай бұрын
This has gotta be the most wholesome piano tuner out there.
@eeny1954
@eeny1954 Жыл бұрын
Hearing that piano go from what it sounded like to when it was finished made me tear up.
@calebgates2252
@calebgates2252 Жыл бұрын
Probably wouldn't use an air compressor to clean it as that air contains quite a bit of moisture that you are spraying in and all over the action. Might want to try a warm air option instead like the blow side of a vacuum, same air pressure but no moisture.
@musiclove94r
@musiclove94r 7 ай бұрын
towards the last tune, i can tell the piano is happy with the repair! saying a thank you to you as u play the piece on her. :)
@nickreid5613
@nickreid5613 10 ай бұрын
The tone quality of this piano is actually so freakin good!!
@RobertSJones4JC
@RobertSJones4JC Жыл бұрын
Incredible work and care! Such beautiful instruments. You made some folks extremely happy!
@TheTrueMichael
@TheTrueMichael Жыл бұрын
Amazing as always! I have myself a Kawai digital piano and whenever I see instruments in bad condition it gets me really melancholic. It's always so heartwarming to see an instrument lover bring a piano back to life
@corkscrewfork
@corkscrewfork 23 күн бұрын
Not a piano guy, but I'm stunned at how well this came out! It kind of played in with the clip at the end where you included the clips of the playing: the before sounded haunting, like a wailing from a distant time, and the after sounded a lot more "alive."
@IwillAce
@IwillAce 6 ай бұрын
Even when the piano was out of tune, it still sounded beautiful idk why.
@ZeranZeran
@ZeranZeran Жыл бұрын
Subscribed. That is amazing. My grandma's grand piano holds some of my favorite memories in life, just sitting with her and learning and playing along. Thank you for showing this to others, and for keeping the lingo simple to understand. This is a beautiful thing.
@bunbun25055
@bunbun25055 Жыл бұрын
Such a lovely piano! It's amazing how long an instrument can last when built well. So glad you were able to fix it up and give the piano a chance to play for many more years to come. 😊
@vashishthazade4137
@vashishthazade4137 5 ай бұрын
Beautiful work
@michaelsmith697
@michaelsmith697 Жыл бұрын
You brought it back to life! Congratulations! I have tuned and fixed pianos for some 30 years or so. I use Cory Detailing oil to shine up and clean the soundboard, damper heads and the plate. It shifts the dirt build up easily and enables a nice shine.
@K4Cubing
@K4Cubing Жыл бұрын
You’ve really inspired me a lot. I would love to be a piano technician as my career. I would like to do performances, but I can’t rely on that to make a living. You’ve shown me that this would be a good job. Thank you!
@PianoDoctor
@PianoDoctor Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad! That exactly why I’m making these videos :) I started a similar way. I wanted to perform for a living, but I knew I needed a steady income if I ever wanted to support a family. This is a great option!
@masklavier
@masklavier 11 ай бұрын
Hi! I remember doing this deep cleaning on my old 1916 player piano when I first got it. It is a LOT of work and you did an amazing job with this grand piano. Cleaning through the strings is a pain in the rear end and I was taught to dismantle the piano for cleaning so you can really get every part. I restore the old player pianos and orchestrions so every part in those has to be dismantled and redone but it always makes for a better more clean look in the end. Amazing video!
@quocdang196
@quocdang196 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you saved that piano, it does sounds really good and deserve to be saved
@MinerBigBo
@MinerBigBo Ай бұрын
ever since my piano teacher wanted me to try my hand at piano repair, i was hesitant due to a lot of complications and judgement, but since then, I've been able to continue much more successfully. I'm planning to take after a few of your techniques to help tune pianos within my city
@fredricChopin
@fredricChopin Жыл бұрын
Really really really loved this it’s very satisfying watching a piano be cleaned thank you for making this ❤❤ I would love to see more videos like this
@CountrySingerWannabe
@CountrySingerWannabe Жыл бұрын
What is the piece you are playing at the end, if you don't mind me asking. You are only 19 and you did a wonderful job. Being a piano tech looks like a very satisfying trade.
@simonsennero646
@simonsennero646 Жыл бұрын
I think the piece at the end was Nuvole Bianche but do correct me if I'm wrong
@CountrySingerWannabe
@CountrySingerWannabe Жыл бұрын
@@simonsennero646 I think it might be. It sounds eerily similar. I love that piece as well.
@Sasbatabata
@Sasbatabata 4 ай бұрын
I have an old upright that was passed down a few generations. My mother had someone come and try to tune it, and they said it couldn't be done. Watching these videos, I'm starting to doubt that. It would be a dream to get that old piano fixed and start playing it again. When I was really little, I marked all the "bad" keys with tape. Even then I cared about the tuning.
@Genandpaul
@Genandpaul Күн бұрын
WOW that is amazing. I loved watching this. I have an antique Hamburg Steinway Model A grand piano and I am dreading knowing how to look after it. This vid was really helpful, thank you. ~ Gen
@TSwizzle1989.
@TSwizzle1989. Жыл бұрын
I waited for this! Finally a longer video. I hope to be able to do things like this one day, as I'm considering getting a music major degree soon. ❤
@MusicMusings88
@MusicMusings88 Жыл бұрын
You’re an inspiration and really enjoyed watching you giving a new lease of life to these pianos! 🎉 keep going in your meaningful endeavour! 💎😊From Singapore! 😄
@CS-bn4un
@CS-bn4un 11 ай бұрын
I admire not only what you did for this couple, but for your diligence in pursuing a craft that is "becoming a lost art." You are also are obviously focused, articulate and don't mind the dirty parts of the job in order to see it "come to life" again. It's obvious to me that God gave you a musicians hands with those long fingers which glided over the keys as well!
@alexajordan2032
@alexajordan2032 Ай бұрын
I don’t know why but the before and after at the end made me emotional
@newviewcubing8794
@newviewcubing8794 10 ай бұрын
Hey there! I just wanted to say that I really love this long form content, and I hope to see more of it in the future :D . I am aspiring to become a piano technician myself, all because I saw your channel! Thank you!
@littlenachoplayz6364
@littlenachoplayz6364 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this!!! I have a piano that is also really old and out of tune. I've been trying to get my parents to get it turned as all of the keys are either flat or sharp, but because it is so old, they think we might have to replace the strings altogether. It makes me sad because it doesn't sound quite right being out of tune and my parents aren't yet willing to get it tuned. I love when people like you are willing to do this with either little to no costs for the people that are in need of it!
@gofastER
@gofastER Жыл бұрын
Piano strings can last a loooooong time. We have a 1889 grand at the shop I work at and it still has its original strings as far as we can tell. We came to an agreement that if they were replaced at anytime, it was probably in the 20s or 30s. Anyway, why not try to teach yourself to tune? I’m sure there are videos here on the KZfaq’s that could help get you on your way.
@michaeltutty1540
@michaeltutty1540 10 ай бұрын
My 1903 upright had new bass strings wound in the 1980s. The old ones had crystallized, and so did not sound right. Because it is used regularly the "new" springs should last a very long time. Done properly the sound will not really change in the type of sound, only the quality.
@robertshrewsbury5067
@robertshrewsbury5067 2 ай бұрын
Not only did you extend the life of the piano, the sound improvement was really nice. Thank you for your knowledge, diligence and work.
@allysttms
@allysttms Жыл бұрын
love this longer video. that before and after made me sentimental too
@shookmusic3277
@shookmusic3277 Жыл бұрын
You should give them a rough tune up ( get it close) before you drive away. Then the strings will settle over night and get used to the new tension. Then you can come back and fine tune it. Essentially a pitch raise for something that looks like it needs it.
@thundergamergd
@thundergamergd Жыл бұрын
One time the contrabass part of my piano was weirdly sticking, like one key would press down the whole octave, I recently opened it to see what was the problem and a pencil was stuck in the mechanism. It was like this for 2 years.
@Elfeure
@Elfeure Жыл бұрын
This is insane, doing this at this age is something that I really respect. It's sastisfying and it makes people happy ! I love what you do and I love you
@ceceliahayslip56
@ceceliahayslip56 Жыл бұрын
Great work...before sounded like Victor Borge (in comedy sketch) after sounded like Andre Previn. So pleased you were able to save that piano.
@TenTiggers
@TenTiggers Жыл бұрын
Even out of tune that old girl sounds lovely. You're gonna go far, kid.
@JenArtzYT
@JenArtzYT Жыл бұрын
I love this video!!! ^^
@nicktube6629
@nicktube6629 Жыл бұрын
So do i
@kylekotula7266
@kylekotula7266 Жыл бұрын
Very thorough job and very kind of you! Going into music education I aspire to one day learn how to tune pianos. Just curious, where did you learn how to tune pianos?
@danielkimble4085
@danielkimble4085 11 ай бұрын
You’re a miracle worker! Bringing that old Lester back to life and hearing how it sounded before and after…just WOW! 😯 Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us here.
@bjrnfrederiksson2505
@bjrnfrederiksson2505 Жыл бұрын
What a magnificent difference well done young man.
@HahnJames
@HahnJames Жыл бұрын
Very impressive, indeed. It would have been a bit humorous, very interesting and kind of awe inspiring if you moved that fast in real life. If you can find a vocation that you would like to make a career out of and say, "It was fun." that is a true blessing. My advice for a 19-year-old who seems to have a good start on what should turn out to be a fruitful career is, never stop looking for ways to improve what you're doing and don't be afraid to branch out and, explore new things and expand what it is that you do. I coach and teach judo at Central Michigan University. One of the guys in my judo club is 19. I always look forward to seeing him. He's really dedicated. I'm looking forward to your next video. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
@froilanalvarez6228
@froilanalvarez6228 Жыл бұрын
What's the name of the song you played? I really like it❤❤
@Jose-we5cj
@Jose-we5cj 4 ай бұрын
Triple Wow (for the piano itself, for the owners not giving up on it, and for the skills/dedication of this 19 yr old 🙂 )!
@goteamsonic
@goteamsonic 6 ай бұрын
I LOVE old things. Pianos are especially my favorite. They're so beautiful and I'm glad there's someone like you that can fix them.
@hecarcam87
@hecarcam87 Жыл бұрын
Hi .what is that oil that you've used ? thanks
@jacobguajardo249
@jacobguajardo249 4 ай бұрын
He uses a $300 piano tuning app??????
@Nightwingriddle
@Nightwingriddle 2 ай бұрын
When it's a 1 time purchase or even once a year and he charges $80 an hour you pay for it within a day
@Bullet.
@Bullet. Жыл бұрын
I could watch these all day! Please do more!
@demonpride1975
@demonpride1975 11 ай бұрын
i am glad you fixed this piano, for some people it may mean nothing, but for some it's an escape.
@Sqrickz
@Sqrickz Жыл бұрын
Do you hydrate
@RSCB
@RSCB 8 ай бұрын
sister
@user-ks3bf5wb9d
@user-ks3bf5wb9d 3 ай бұрын
What is a free alternative to this app?
@kkerr1953
@kkerr1953 10 ай бұрын
Wow! I’m so glad I found this channel. I love watching you give these pianos the love they deserve.❤
@steamlink4803
@steamlink4803 10 ай бұрын
man, tuning really makes a world of a difference. I always wondered how pianos can sound so wrong, even though the pitch seems right. And with there being multiple strings per note, it makes sense now.
@robertbaker90
@robertbaker90 Жыл бұрын
I have an immense amount of respect for you. Also you okay beautifully
@romainedewunderage9147
@romainedewunderage9147 8 ай бұрын
Your soo grateful brother. 19 years old, i came with tears watching you servicing that piano and every other you do. Wish u all the strength and courage to keep up the unforgettable work💚❤💪🙏.
@tbix1963
@tbix1963 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. Was interesting and entertaining. Will never forget watching our family piano being tuned as a kid. The guy was blind but took it apart and cleaned it as if he could see every speck of dust and then tuned it. As a kid it amazed me that he knew where everything was and went when he put it back together. Wishing you a great future and looking forward to seeing more of your videos as your able to share.
@NOELTM
@NOELTM Ай бұрын
KZfaq recommended your channel. I'm glad it did! I really enjoy watching your craft and skill, and appreciate the joy to are giving to those who treasure their piano. Bravo to you! I subscribed.
@kimb777
@kimb777 11 ай бұрын
You’re only 19? I’m really proud of you to have these skills!
@genea.p8578
@genea.p8578 2 ай бұрын
What you do for these beautiful instruments is a true service of the heart and they are fun to watch. Much success to you.
@davidmedia171
@davidmedia171 Жыл бұрын
So satisfying seeing the logo after cleaning (and hearing the owner’s reaction).
@brittanybryce7596
@brittanybryce7596 4 ай бұрын
Lovely! It makes my heart happy to see these babies come back to life. Thanks for sharing
@leonfire99
@leonfire99 10 ай бұрын
I'm really impressed with this video. Especially the speed up speed. Normally i fast forward even sped up bideos but you picked the perfect speed for that. Hope you learn a lot about cleaning pianos and youtube.
@Griefer_Jesus
@Griefer_Jesus Жыл бұрын
The before is so nostalgic, it sounds like my grandma’s piano. It’s probably been 40 years since someone tuned it
@socialtendencies5738
@socialtendencies5738 Жыл бұрын
Wow, so much talent and hard work at such a young age
@Madamoizillion
@Madamoizillion 10 ай бұрын
You have a wonderful speaking voice, very soothing to listen to.
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