What Is Regulating?
Simply put, regulating is the process of making sure that every part is in proper alignment so that the pianist has maximum control over volume and tone. Proper regulation is necessary for the best performance of your piano.
A piano is a mechanical instrument, made up of 9,000 to 14,000 parts. Most of these parts are made of wood or felt. These will wear out with use and fatigue with age. They also swell and shrink as the humidity changes. Over time, the piano becomes less responsive to the pianist, and more difficult to play. As a mechanical device, your piano action needs regular adjustment, called "regulating".
A piano is a mechanical instrument, made up of 9,000 to 14,000 parts. Most of these parts are made of wood or felt. These will wear out with use and fatigue with age. They also swell and shrink as the humidity changes. Over time, the piano becomes less responsive to the pianist, and more difficult to play. As a mechanical device, your piano action needs regular adjustment, called "regulating".
How Does Regulation Effect the Performance of My Piano?
Do you find it difficult to play softly on your piano? Are the keys difficult to control? Does the touch feel too light or too heavy? These are just some of the symptoms of a piano that needs to be regulated.
A properly regulated piano is easier to play. Not only is this essential for concert pianists who must have complete control over dynamic range, but this is also very important for those who are just beginning to learn to play the piano. It can be frustrating for student pianists when they are not able to make the piano respond to their fingers the way their teacher's piano does. Students often blame themselves for something that is actually the piano's fault! By contrast, a well-regulated piano is a great pleasure to play because it is more responsive and accommodating to the commands of the pianist.
After proper regulating, you will no longer have to change your playing style to conform to a non-responsive piano.
A properly regulated piano is easier to play. Not only is this essential for concert pianists who must have complete control over dynamic range, but this is also very important for those who are just beginning to learn to play the piano. It can be frustrating for student pianists when they are not able to make the piano respond to their fingers the way their teacher's piano does. Students often blame themselves for something that is actually the piano's fault! By contrast, a well-regulated piano is a great pleasure to play because it is more responsive and accommodating to the commands of the pianist.
After proper regulating, you will no longer have to change your playing style to conform to a non-responsive piano.