Piano Location

[Larry J Messerly]

Matthew,
If the outside walls are insulated I forsee no problems.  I believe that
the no outside wall rule came from times when few homes had insulation
and the cold, moisture, and drafts could affect the back of the piano
directly.

Keep the piano out of drafts, sunlight, and away from radiant heat (the
fireplace).  My favorite spot for a vertical piano is across a corner so
that there is a triangle of space behind the piano.  I have had several
customers move their pianos to this position and were amazed at the
improvement in tone and volume.

Larry Messerly, RPT
Prescott/Phoenix

On Sun, 05 Mar 2000 15:47:44 -0800 Matthew Todd <mtodd@pianotech88.com>
writes:
> Dear List,
> 
> I know someone who is moving into a new home.  Their concern is 
> where to
> put the piano.  The lady would like the piano in their living room, 
> but
> there are no inside walls in there.  There is at least one inside 
> wall,
> upstairs in the school room.  And there is a spot next to a wood 
> stove,
> but I doubt that would be good.  So, is there an alternative spot in 
> the
> living room with no inside walls??
> 
> ANY help will be accepted!
> 
> 
> Matthew