Musical instruments such as keyboards, pianos, and synthesizers (including digital pianos) all require tuning from time to time. You might be surprised at how often you need to adjust the tuning of your instrument – even if you consider yourself to be meticulous about tuning it. What is a piano tuner and what does he do? Derived from the Italian word "tastare" which means "to touch", a piano tuner is a craftsman who ensures that any pianos, harpsichords or other keyboard instruments are in tuned. As a former piano student myself, I know first-hand how important the tuning of a piano is. The sound produced by a piano can really determine whether or not someone wants to listen to it. For example, if the pianos are tuned sharp, then people will tend to go away because they think that there is something wrong with them. How much is it to tune a piano? The cost varies from one country to another and depends on the size and age of your piano. You can also ask for a quote ...