Precision tuning for pianos that need to be musically in sync with the world around them.
Why A440 Matters
We had a client in Cottonwood Heights—a retired jazz pianist named Mark—who called us after realizing his piano always sounded slightly off when he played along with backing tracks. It wasn’t wildly out of tune, but every note was a little flat compared to what he was hearing in his headphones.
Sure enough, his piano had drifted from A440, the internationally recognized pitch standard. After we brought it back to A440, he emailed us later that week: “I played ‘Autumn Leaves’ last night and everything felt right again.”
That’s what A440 pitch tuning does—it brings your piano back into tune with everything else, from orchestras and vocalists to digital instruments and recordings.
What Is A440 Pitch Tuning?
A440 refers to the specific frequency (440 hertz) of the A above middle C. It’s the tuning reference point used across nearly every genre and setting: professional orchestras, school bands, solo vocalists, digital pianos—everything.
If your piano isn’t tuned to A440, it won’t match pitch with other instruments or recordings, even if it’s technically “in tune” with itself.
Who Needs A440 Pitch Tuning?
This type of tuning is ideal for:
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Students preparing for exams or recitals
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Musicians who play alongside recordings or synths
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Teachers working with multiple instruments
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Home pianists who want that crisp, clean tone
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Anyone whose piano hasn't been tuned in a while and may have slipped below standard
We’ve seen A440 pitch drift happen fast in Utah due to our low humidity and large seasonal swings—especially during dry winters and swampy summers.
How We Perform A440 Tuning
When we tune a piano to A440, we:
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Measure the current pitch of the piano
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Determine if a pitch raise is needed to safely bring it back to A440
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Perform a full tuning with precision, using a combination of ear and digital reference
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Check stability and adjust for long-term pitch hold
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Recommend care tips if your piano is frequently dropping below pitch
If the pitch is off by a wide margin, we’ll talk you through it first. Some pianos need a rough tuning (pitch raise) before we can get to the fine-tuning stage.
Areas We Serve Along the Wasatch Front
We offer A440 pitch tuning in Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas, including:
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South Jordan
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Millcreek
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Sandy
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Bountiful
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Draper
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Holladay
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West Valley City
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Ogden
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Provo
Wherever your piano lives, we’ll come to it—upright or grand, home or church.
Local Client Experiences
“They explained what A440 actually meant without talking over my head. Now I know why my piano always sounded weird with YouTube tutorials. It was a few cents flat—now it’s perfect.”
— Amanda P., West Jordan
“I didn’t realize how far out of pitch my upright had drifted. They fixed it in one visit and it’s never sounded better.”
— Ben F., Millcreek
Common Questions
Is A440 tuning different from regular tuning?
Technically, A440 is the standard for regular tuning—but not all tuners aim for it precisely, especially if the piano hasn’t been maintained. We always use A440 as our reference.
Do you need to do this every time?
Yes. Every time we tune, we check and adjust to A440 unless you request something different (which is rare). Most customers want their piano to match other instruments.
What if my piano is too flat to bring up in one visit?
In that case, we may recommend a pitch raise to bring the tension up gradually and safely. We’ll never force a tuning that risks your instrument.
Let’s Get Your Piano Back to Pitch
Whether you're practicing for a concert, teaching lessons, or just want your piano to sound the way it was meant to, tuning it to A440 makes all the difference.
📞 Call us at 801.808.9396 to schedule your A440 pitch tuning today, or contact us online for more info. No pressure, just helpful, honest service from people who know pianos.