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Star (Christchurch), Issue 19269, 5 January 1931, Page 10

The chief enemy of a piano is damp. If an}' of the notes stick it is a sure sign that the damp has caused the small joints to swell. A piano should always be put in a dry place, and be kept free from dust. A pin which has somehow dropped into the case hasbeen known to cause an unpleasant jarring sound when the piano was in use. A piano is much less likely to attract dampness if it is placed away from the wall, and. in addition, it will sound a great deal better than when placed close to it. Many people load their pianos with books, music, arid such-like articles. This is very detrimental to the instrument, and deadens the sound of the music. It is wise to keep the piano always tuned up to concert pitch, however little it may be used.