Piano Stores/Accessories

Beauty. Grandeur. A rich, enchanting sound that can fill up any room it’s placed in.

Grand pianos are designed with a variety of features that make them so prized among musicians—of course, with all those features, comes the need for an instrument big enough to house them all!

In today’s blog, we will be exploring the weight breakdowns for some of the most common kinds of grand pianos (as well as a few reasons why opting for a professional move might save you time, money, and sore muscles!). Take a look.

At Modern Piano Moving, we’re experts at safely relocating pianos year-round. However, the spring and summer seasons present their own unique challenges that we have to proactively plan and adjust for. Things like increased heat and humidity can have major impacts on the materials that pianos are constructed from – primarily woods, felts, and intricate metal components. Even just a few hours of exposure to extreme conditions can potentially cause expensive damage.

At Modern Piano Moving, we’ve heard every myth in the book when it comes to transporting pianos. After decades in the piano moving business, we want to debunk some of the most common myths we encounter. Read on as we reveal three things you probably didn’t know about moving pianos long distance!