A Steinway piano is an object of beauty, a source of enjoyment, and a significant investment. For all those reasons, it’s important to take proper care of it. However, caring for your piano is more a matter of conscientious attention than hard work.

Sometimes, particularly on grand pianos, one is tempted to touch the strings. Don’t! The natural oils on your skin can get on the strings and lead to corrosion.

If you need to move your piano, lift it while moving it to avoid putting undue stress on the legs. If you have to move it across a finished wooden floor, over a threshold, or up or down more than one or two steps–or, of course, to a different building–call a professional piano mover.