How to Transport a Baby Grand Piano
Baby grand pianos are a large investment for their owners. Between the initial and upkeep costs, their expense is equivalent to that of a luxury vehicle. Given their large investment, it is vital to take proper precautions when transporting a baby grand piano. While pianos can be transported by their owners, it is highly recommended that a professional be hired when transporting baby grand pianos to avoid any expensive damage to the piano.
Instructions
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Lock the spindles of the piano so that they do not roll and cover the piano in its case. Securely fasten the cover so that the piano does not slide underneath its cover.
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Place the baby grand piano carefully onto the push cart, with its flat side resting on the cart. Ideally, you should have three people supporting the side as it is coming down and four people rotating the piano.
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Slowly roll the piano from the building where it is currently housed and into the transportation vehicle.
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Tie down the piano and push cart so that neither can move. Ideally, the baby grand piano should be secured to both a side wall of the vehicle and the floor.
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Slowly transport the piano to its location. Avoid any bumps, and take turns extremely slowly. If possible, keep the your speed under fifteen miles an hour during transport to avoid injury to the piano, should a sudden stop be required.
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Cautiously remove the piano from the vehicle and roll it to its new location.
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Tune the piano after two weeks in its new location; the piano needs time to adjust to the new temperature and humidity levels before being tuned.
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hagay2386
Jan 11, 2011
At least three people are needed to handle a baby grand piano. If the baby grand piano needs to go up or down stairs or if a full or concert grand piano needs to be transported, a minimum of four people are needed. Always complete a thorough and accurate inventory. It may be necessary or preferable to use a visual inventory to adequately describe and show pre-existing damage. As various parts are disassembled, please place all hardware in a properly labeled parts bag and then place the parts bag in a "Parts Box". Remove the music rack (lyre) from its track by pulling it toward the keyboard. Wrap it in a clean furniture pad. Disconnect the lid by removing the hinge pins. Have one person wiggle the lid, holding it opposite the hinge, while a second person works the pin loose. Please be careful not to damage the wood with the pliers or with the pin itself. If necessary, cover the jaws...
