Musical Instruments
Does moving a piano back and forth affect tuning?
Top Answer
Wiki User
June 10, 2014 10:47PM
Only if you move it to the moon.
Addition:
If you are moving a piano between climates with different levels of humidity, it can definitely affect tuning, and can, in some cases, cause damage to your instrument if not addressed correctly.
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