Get to the root of the problem instead of slapping a thick lubricant on the issue.

When the show must go on, sometimes you need a quick stop-gap repair.

Instrument builders have long understood the utility of springs to store and release mechanical energy. Springs are hidden helpers.

Had a frustrating experience with the upright damper spoon bender? Try this method instead.

Rather than trying to count beats per second, use a metronome to find the tempo of the beats.

Becoming a fast tuner requires some fancy footwork with temperament strips and wedge mutes.

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On many uprights, the middle pedal is referred to as the “practice pedal.” This pedal lowers the mute rail felt between the hammers and...