What is the ideal environment for a piano to have a long, stable life? Most pianos made for American and European markets are made to be in an environment of around 40-50% relative humidity. (Mario Igrec, Pianos Inside Out, 85). Temperature-wise, a piano should be ideally kept between 65-75 degrees F.

Pianos come in all different shapes, sizes, and designs, with the main two styles being vertical (or upright) pianos and grand pianos. While these two piano styles have many similarities, how different are they when it comes to the act of tuning?

Even if a piano doesn’t sound out of tune, it should be tuned regularly because the pitch of all pianos will fall flat over time (5-15% of a half step per year, on average). In some cases, if a piano goes long enough without a tuning, it may even slip an entire half-step flat without the player noticing.