The Process of Moving A grand Piano Successfully

Moving companies offer great services to pianist during relocation of these instruments, which is not an easy task. Pianos are valuable items and can weigh up to a thousand pounds. Luckily, there moving companies offer impeccable services like insurances to ensure that these expensive machines are transported effectively. Pianos come in many shapes and sizes for instance grand, upright, spinet, and more. Every design has its own mechanism of carriage, knowledge, and labor requirements. Experience is key when it comes to choosing a moving company as well as skill for moving the piano in the ideal method so as to give efficient services. If you do not have any idea on how to transport a piano, follow this guide.  A grand piano is complex and expensive and requires a lot of professionalism when being transported.

Prerequisites for moving a grand piano

• Three professional movers
• Floor dolly
• Arm straps
• Tie-downs (Nylon)
• Buckle straps
• Stretch wrap
• Plastic bags
• Moving pads/blankets
• A lift gate truck
• Screwdriver
• Tape
• Allen wrench

How to move a grand piano

1. Environmental check-ups

The movers should look for damages in the piano and let the client be aware of them to avoid any misunderstandings. The environment surrounding the instrument has to be thoroughly examined and any path blocks cleared. Ample space should be created so as to move freely the piano. Pay close attention to the room’s corners since a grand piano is lengthy.

2. Take care of the ancillary parts

Remove the pianos hinges by the help of Allen wrench or screwdrivers. A blanket should be spread on the side as you do this. The topper is taken off and put on the spread blanket. Wrap the topper with the blanket properly and set it or moving. The keyboard cover and the music rack follow the same course. Bolts, washers, and screws are put in a plastic bag with label.

3. The tuning pedals

The bottom of the instrument needs attention since it is very fragile. One person has to go under the instrument with a screwdriver to disassemble the rack connecting the tuning pedals. Each pedal needs to be covered with plastic and moving pads. These delicate parts must be wrapped properly to prevent their bending and consequent breakdown. That is why professionals are needed.

4. Dismount the legs and the flips

The board is located 3ft on the left side of the instrument. One person handles the anterior left corner, the second person takes the posterior left corner and the last person unbolts the front left leg. The ends need to be held up. After taking out the leg, it should be placed on a moving pad and then the right side is tackled. As the movers deal with one leg, care needs to be taken not to apply too much tension on the other legs.  

From here, the grand piano is ready for transportation.