The piano is one of those rare instruments which a musician cannot tune himself. It is due to the complexity of the instrument and consequently the complexity of the tuner’s work. To tune a piano, the tension of the strings has to be modified in order to adjust the pitch of the sound. … (More...) about Tuning
Expérience accordeur piano
CHRISTOPHE ROMAIN
TUNING – REPAIR – RESTORATION
Specialized in sound harmonisation and piano repair
TUNING – REPAIR – RESTORATION
Specialized in sound harmonisation and piano repair
CONTACT
+33 6 62 79 45 28
INTERVENTION OF YOUR PIANO TUNER-REPAIRERS
Antibes Juan-les-Pins, Cannes, Nice, Grasse, Vallauris, Golfe-Juan, Mandelieu-la-Napoule,
St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Mouans-Sartoux, Biot, Mougins, St-Laurent-du-Var, Opio, Valbonne,
Le Cannet, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Tanneron, Villeneuve-Loubet, Vence, Fréjus, St-Raphaël, …
06-Alpes-Maritimes
83-Var Est
“A real piano tuner must have the stress resistance of a trapeze artist
and the patience of a broody hen”
Mike Glazebrook
These are the words of the personal piano tuner of Sviatoslav Richter, the famous Russian pianist. It is certainly the phrase which best expresses the complexity of this profession. My many years of experience have not changed the passion which has inspired me since my first day and every day through my work I seek to honour the Masters who have passed on their knowledge through the rigour and love of their craft.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR OVER 30 YEARS
DIPLOMA FACTOR STATUS PIANOS – PIANO TUNING AND REPAIR
HIGH LEVEL TECHNICAL TRAINING IN THE PRESTIGIOUS A.F.A.R.P. (FRENCH ASSOCIATION OF PIANO TUNING REPAIR)
FORMATION OF A CLASSICAL PIANIST AND VARIETIES
FORMER PUPIL OF THE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC IN THE PARIS REGION
MY AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Harmonisation
Today I would like to talk about sound, as a good knowledge of it allows a better understanding of why a piano, though regularly and correctly tuned, does not always give satisfaction to its user. How many times have I heard disappointed clients express this disillusioned … (More...) about Harmonisation
Settings
A piano needs around fifteen adjustments for each of its 88 notes, which is 1,320 in total ! The accuracy of these adjustments ranges for example from 1 to 2 mm for keeping the hammers a precise distance from the strings to 1/10 mm for levelling the … (More...) about Settings
Repairs
The term “repairs” consists of three parts: Repairs to the cabinet which will be carried out by a joiner or cabinet maker as well as a varnisher. Major restoration involving a complete renewal of the interior of the piano (harmonic structure, mechanism and keyboard). … (More...) about Repairs