The Care of Pianos. Godey’s Lady’s Book
I thought this was timely since I just bought one.
Godey’s Lady’s Book December 1867.
“It should be remembered that the pianoforte is susceptible of the change of temperature, and when tuned in one temperature will be out of tune in another.
Good and well made pianofortes will stand if they are tuned at proper periods.
Many people, was they wish to avoid expenses, will let their instruments remain long out of tune, which is a great detriment to them as they are less likely to stand well after having been so left.
A pianoforte ought justly to be tuned twice a year, at least; first when you commence with a fire in this room; second when a fire is discontinued.
By following with this course you have the best guarantee that the instrument will remain in tune for the longest period of time.”
