I’m surprised by how much positive comments this video got! This in no way showed anyone how to actually move a piano. This video should be titled, “how to wrap and prepare a piano before it is moved!”
This is so unnecessary...taking off the music desk, hinges, and lid. Just more things to get damaged being separated from the piano. Im moved over 3,000 pianos and never damaged a single one keeping those parts on. It also makes less things to carry/drop, saves time, and less likely to leave at the warehouse/storage area. No thanks
@@mikerollins3088 as I understand it, the piano is tipped onto side where Edge of lid would be, leaving lid would put piano weight on the edge of lid and hinges.
@@MarcLaurens1 you're right as far as tipping it onto the side with the hinges...however, on a skidboard we only slide the piano over far enough so the lid rests up AGAINST the padded board that transports it. We dont pull the lid up and ON to the board, so there is no weight bearing on the lid or hinges and therefore no damage results. I definitely understand why you would mention that tho. Just not something to worry about with the technique we use
If you want to move your piano both SAFELY & properly, make sure to consult your local music store. If they sell pianos, its highly likely they have piano-moving team specifically dedicated to this with years of experience. Do not trust a regular moving company without first consulting someone who handles moving pianos regularly: music store!!
I have had my grand piano moved 5 times here in France in and out of apartments, I watched every step they did. I wouldn't hire the movers in the video.
I could move that piano in ten minutes by myself. You don't have to remove the music rack or the lid. I know its an old school Yamaha just by the lag bolts in the third leg.
Not bad! :) By moving a piano especially an old one the most important thing is to fix the hammers with some band of soft sponge protecting the hammer shank against shocking and breaking caused by heavy vibration of the transport. By upright piano it's easy to realize by a grand one it's requires much more doing...
Interesting that the video OMITTED removal of the pedals. So many movers leave them on to help them tip the grand over onto the skip, little caring about thge stress damage done to the pedal lyre assembly.
There are several ways to tip the piano over on to the board. I've personally moved over 100 baby grands and every time I've put a pad under the pedals and tipped it over. I've never had any problems or issues.
@@jimlowe6283 I still don't understand why someone would create a video on how to take apart a baby grand for removal and somehow forget to include the removal of the pedal assembly. Not too bright!
@@studentjohn35 We moved a 900 lbs piano last week. Had no issues with using the pedals as a pivot point. We learned this method of moving baby grands and grands from a Steinway dealer. I figure if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for us.
Those are called furniture pads or moving blankets. You can get them from some hardware stores but they will be expensive and low quality. The easiest place to get them retail would be to buy them from Uline on their web page.
Amateurs! A procedure that's not well thought out. A perfect example how lids get damaged folks! A crescent wrench? That's how legs get scratched. If your going to remove parts off the thing, then why leave the action in? Were those hammers flopping around?
The lid isn’t getting damaged because the “lip” is hanging over the paint board that they put it on. They didn’t just drop the piano to the bare floor; they put it on a grand piano board.
No reason to remove the lid in the first place if your using a SKID board. The height of the board allows the lid to not contact the ground. These are indeed amateurs.
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I'm guessing that it took a tad over 3 minutes to move that Piano! I only want to move mine so fitters can lay new carpet, I didn't figure I would need to make a jigsaw out of the whole project.
They did a great job, but it took much more than just 3 minutes just to disassemble and protect the piano. And it could not be different, since proper care with the piano takes time. The hurried would certainly do a lousy job. If they take the same care in lifting and moving the piano using the proper tools, then their work is impeccable.
in Romania something like this we manipulate 2 people in straps 7 floors in 10 minutes search on youtube csr group to see how we manipulate pianos, if I was in america I was among the best
when people tape around each leg of a chair or bench it makes me want to slap them silly. IMO there's no reason not to set it down upright and wrap it like that. beautiful level of care, tho! and good thing you're not in the video editing business lol. that silly title overlay just wouldn't quit!
if something falls or someone grabs in between the legs, the fabric will have nowhere to go except to compress the legs towards each other, risking damage. You don't have to tape the legs, but don't start the wrapping from the open legs end either.
Android Kenobi i can see that possibility but i havent seen it happen. if the legs in particular are that fragile i would avoid the weight of a pad on them altogether.
no thank you take the hinges off. I have done far too many repairs of the side of the case because the instrument is layed over on that dise to move it and the hinges touch the ground first if you are not REAL carefull.
It really depends on how far you need to move your piano - around $500 if it is in the same state - expect $1000 if you are moving across country - say Massachusetts to Florida :)
They need to invest in a side table to avoid working off the ground so much... It would also make the job more attractive to the next generation of Piano Movers
so very wrong - I'm a second generation piano store owner. DO NOT EVER ALLOW A PIANO MOVER TO REMOVE THE PIANO LID. You don't want the action and strings (the expensive stuff) unprotected and accessible on (of all things) a moving truck. Also why risk scratching the case by having movers remove & reinstall your piano lid hinges. The hinges are not meant to be removed unless the piano is being refinished. It weakens them plus you risk losing the pieces. WHO BLANKET WRAPS A PIANO WHILE IT IS VERTICAL AND EXPECTS THE BLANKETS TO REMAIN IN PLACE DURING A MOVE? Drape the piano with multiple blankets while still ON ITS LEGS. Secure the blankets with plastic wrap. Then place it on its side. Now you have a protected piano ready to be moved. Check out this photo of a properly wrapped piano. facebook.com/pg/jcc2c/posts/ On the positive side - they did remove the pedal lyre prior to moving.
removing the lid allows for a lighter piece to carry and maneuver ! secondly if you wrapped and shrink wrapped it while still standing you would never be able to remove the legs since they are flush with the edge , not sure how you are a second Gen mover , but if the hood pins were not removed and was wrapped how you suggested when the piano goes to the moving board it takes all of the weight of the piano and applies all the force to the two lid hinges which will definitely weaken and stress the screw holes and you have a greater possibility of permanently damaging the lid or hinges or causing a serious misalignment issue or even bending the hinge or breaking the hinge from the whole itself which would require serious restoration to the piano ... these gents did it flawlessly , take note when building and disassembly at a piano factory the same steps are exhumed.
slowing the speed to more normal movements makes this a nearly 8 min video, so i was critical as well. I think what they meant was they'd teach us what the correct and safe way of moving it is in 3 min, not the actual moving part, but the teaching of the processes.
Please explain why it’s such a big deal to move a delicate piano so fast? Is the house on fire ? The haste way most pianos are moved creates all kinds of scratches, dents, scuffs and overall damage. SLOW DOWN !!!!
My best friend hasn't slept well in a while due to his kids nightly screaming about monsters. Can you come get the monsters? To where do you move them?
You guys are obviously new. You don't use a damn wrench. You use a socket. You scratch paint with that wrench. And try using rubber bands and shrink wrap on every thing. It saves money and will not leave tape marks on furniture that you don't know how to cover up all the way. Oh yeah. Use ratchet straps instead of loading straps. They hold the weight. Good luck noobs
I guess they got tired of writing subtitles
LOLOLOL. I know. It is terrible
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Piano moving is very tiring!
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I’m surprised by how much positive comments this video got! This in no way showed anyone how to actually move a piano. This video should be titled, “how to wrap and prepare a piano before it is moved!”
Thank you for posting this. I moved a piano for my daughter today and this was very helpful in preparing for the move. It was a success!
Stairs?
I congratulate you for professionally carrying out a challenging piano transport that requires knowledge, precision and strength. Regards
The video should be called: "How to pack a grand piano" There is not much movement...
No footage on lifting, balancing, dolly placement, or advice on terrain, etc.
Good point!
maybe moving places to places
This is so unnecessary...taking off the music desk, hinges, and lid. Just more things to get damaged being separated from the piano. Im moved over 3,000 pianos and never damaged a single one keeping those parts on. It also makes less things to carry/drop, saves time, and less likely to leave at the warehouse/storage area. No thanks
@@mikerollins3088 as I understand it, the piano is tipped onto side where Edge of lid would be, leaving lid would put piano weight on the edge of lid and hinges.
@@MarcLaurens1 you're right as far as tipping it onto the side with the hinges...however, on a skidboard we only slide the piano over far enough so the lid rests up AGAINST the padded board that transports it. We dont pull the lid up and ON to the board, so there is no weight bearing on the lid or hinges and therefore no damage results. I definitely understand why you would mention that tho. Just not something to worry about with the technique we use
and who said silent movies were dead.............
If you want to move your piano both SAFELY & properly, make sure to consult your local music store.
If they sell pianos, its highly likely they have piano-moving team specifically dedicated to this with years of experience.
Do not trust a regular moving company without first consulting someone who handles moving pianos regularly: music store!!
Damn those guys are working so swiftly. It's almost like the video was sped up to go beyond 3 minutes!
I have had my grand piano moved 5 times here in France in and out of apartments, I watched every step they did. I wouldn't hire the movers in the video.
Yes. Who on earth removes the piano lid!? It's there to protect the strings!
@@smhanna I was looking for this comment.
@@smhannait should be removed as the hinges can get damaged. You obviously have no idea what your talking about
You make this look easy. Thanks for sharing.
Solid move there, all done with care and precision! Top job!
Your baby grand seems to be a lot lighter than mine. Trying to hold it up like your showing after removing one leg is asking for a herniated disk.
Do you reassemble at the end location?
I could move that piano in ten minutes by myself. You don't have to remove the music rack or the lid. I know its an old school Yamaha just by the lag bolts in the third leg.
Wow, cool!👌
My brain had to know the answer to this, someday I will own one of these majestic pieces.
This could have used some silent movie type piano music...I guess they packed it a little to early and never unpacked it.
Is there a part two to this video? Because the only place it moved was onto its side.
You missed the part where you actually... moved it.
Not bad! :)
By moving a piano especially an old one the most important thing is to fix the hammers with some band of soft sponge protecting the hammer shank against shocking and breaking caused by heavy vibration of the transport. By upright piano it's easy to realize by a grand one it's requires much more doing...
on reassembly would you put the left corner leg on first? or just reverse the process?
Everyone seems to have those boards with the handles but I can't seem to find them. Where do you get them?
think they are called piano shoes
I lked your video. You 're a profesional. ¿Do you use a Shoulder Dolly to move a piano?
At what point did you remove the pedal lyre?
Exactly
You skipped the removing the pedals bit...
Interesting that the video OMITTED removal of the pedals. So many movers leave them on to help them tip the grand over onto the skip, little caring about thge stress damage done to the pedal lyre assembly.
There are several ways to tip the piano over on to the board. I've personally moved over 100 baby grands and every time I've put a pad under the pedals and tipped it over. I've never had any problems or issues.
@@jimlowe6283 Just don'r try that with my 9-foot monster, thanks all the same
@@studentjohn35 notice I said "baby grands"? I have, what I call, piano rollers for grand pianos.
@@jimlowe6283 I still don't understand why someone would create a video on how to take apart a baby grand for removal and somehow forget to include the removal of the pedal assembly. Not too bright!
@@studentjohn35 We moved a 900 lbs piano last week. Had no issues with using the pedals as a pivot point. We learned this method of moving baby grands and grands from a Steinway dealer. I figure if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for us.
What did they do with the pedals?😮
Does anyone know what the sheets are called and where i can purchase them from?
Those are called furniture pads or moving blankets. You can get them from some hardware stores but they will be expensive and low quality. The easiest place to get them retail would be to buy them from Uline on their web page.
What kind of tape are you using?
This skill looks like it needs a college course!
Nice work guys!
They dont have rubber bands?
3 minutes to move, 3 weeks to remove all the tape used.
And reassemble it… heh
Amateurs! A procedure that's not well thought out. A perfect example how lids get damaged folks! A crescent wrench? That's how legs get scratched. If your going to remove parts off the thing, then why leave the action in? Were those hammers flopping around?
The lid isn’t getting damaged because the “lip” is hanging over the paint board that they put it on. They didn’t just drop the piano to the bare floor; they put it on a grand piano board.
No reason to remove the lid in the first place if your using a SKID board. The height of the board allows the lid to not contact the ground. These are indeed amateurs.
Now I understand! I thought people would have to break walls or something😂
You don't have to take off the music desk or the lid
No carboard?
This should be called how to wrap a piano cuz yall aint move nothing lol I was hoping to see it moved out the house
Great job guys if you are ever in Hawaii I would be honored to value a pineapple My goal in life is to create as many friends as possible hope I can add you to this list
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I stay for the subtitle text here.
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I'm guessing that it took a tad over 3 minutes to move that Piano! I only want to move mine so fitters can lay new carpet, I didn't figure I would need to make a jigsaw out of the whole project.
They did a great job, but it took much more than just 3 minutes just to disassemble and protect the piano. And it could not be different, since proper care with the piano takes time. The hurried would certainly do a lousy job. If they take the same care in lifting and moving the piano using the proper tools, then their work is impeccable.
It means the video is less than 3 minutes so you don’t have to watch a 40 minute video
The right way wouldn't be using a crescent wrench to remove those bolts and put chips on the legs.
what tool should be used for removing the bolts? Do you mean chipping of the paint?
So I didn’t see you guys MOVE the piano. Did you set it on a dolly? Roller table , etc
It's clearly on rollers at the end
this is really helpful, i think i'll move my piano myself and save 400$~! Thanks for posting
Noooooooo! It’s best to get professionals to move it.
@@themadlass5584 aren’t we all professionals now?
Love this. No bla bla bla
in Romania something like this we manipulate 2 people in straps 7 floors in 10 minutes search on youtube csr group to see how we manipulate pianos, if I was in america I was among the best
It should be "How to speed up a video to keep it under 3 minutes"
excellent video...very interesting...just awesome....
when people tape around each leg of a chair or bench it makes me want to slap them silly. IMO there's no reason not to set it down upright and wrap it like that.
beautiful level of care, tho! and good thing you're not in the video editing business lol. that silly title overlay just wouldn't quit!
if something falls or someone grabs in between the legs, the fabric will have nowhere to go except to compress the legs towards each other, risking damage. You don't have to tape the legs, but don't start the wrapping from the open legs end either.
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i can see that possibility but i havent seen it happen. if the legs in particular are that fragile i would avoid the weight of a pad on them altogether.
I can tell you don't own a business or do professional moving for a living sooo stfu!!!
and that's standard operating procedure there numnuts
Notice how they scrape the finish using the crescent wrench. These guys obviously don't care.
What's proper?
Why are they covering it in clingfilm, are they going to put it in the fridge ? 😳
The only part I cared about was how to remove peddles. They magically disappeared while the hinge was removed. BTW, leave the hinges on. 💩
no thank you take the hinges off. I have done far too many repairs of the side of the case because the instrument is layed over on that dise to move it and the hinges touch the ground first if you are not REAL carefull.
They didnt show putting the dolly under the board either
I am from România and i want to work with you for carrying heavy objects.csr group company name we are on youtube
Must own stocks in a tape company loved the vid just hate tape on pads
Very good gentlemen! Bravo!
And where is the moving part???
That was moving.
How to -Move- *Wrap* a Grand Piano in Less than 3 minutes
I can watch the movie The God Father in 3 minutes using fast forward as well.
That piano must weigh 800-1000lbs. Where is part 2 🎉
at least i learned on thing. if im gonna put text on a video im gonna put text
Title should read how to disassemble and wrap now how to move
can you tell me how much cost this operation?
$700-$1000, probably. I got estimates in my area for $700 and $850. Google for a local mover and give 'em a call
It really depends on how far you need to move your piano - around $500 if it is in the same state - expect $1000 if you are moving across country - say Massachusetts to Florida :)
Try to play and sing "A thousand miles" would be a better option
Im so nervous. Im moving a piano like this later this month
Me too, we have a 6’2”, moving between Tennessee and Florida! Let me know how it goes...sending good vibrations 😊
My husband just interjected with a “no, we’re paying a moving company”. It looks too easy to do it ourselves...
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Didn’t see what they did with the foot pedals.
they are all married here
A high quality mover would NEVER remove the lid, let alone the hinges. That is simply wrong.
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Ofc you need 3 minutes if you upload it in 3x speed lol
There was nothing about moving the piano. It was more disassembling and wrapping.
They need to invest in a side table to avoid working off the ground so much... It would also make the job more attractive to the next generation of Piano Movers
Doesn't teach how to remove the pedals
so very wrong - I'm a second generation piano store owner. DO NOT EVER ALLOW A PIANO MOVER TO REMOVE THE PIANO LID. You don't want the action and strings (the expensive stuff) unprotected and accessible on (of all things) a moving truck. Also why risk scratching the case by having movers remove & reinstall your piano lid hinges. The hinges are not meant to be removed unless the piano is being refinished. It weakens them plus you risk losing the pieces. WHO BLANKET WRAPS A PIANO WHILE IT IS VERTICAL AND EXPECTS THE BLANKETS TO REMAIN IN PLACE DURING A MOVE? Drape the piano with multiple blankets while still ON ITS LEGS. Secure the blankets with plastic wrap. Then place it on its side. Now you have a protected piano ready to be moved. Check out this photo of a properly wrapped piano. facebook.com/pg/jcc2c/posts/ On the positive side - they did remove the pedal lyre prior to moving.
Sunny Reuter I’m learning about pianos because i am preparing for when I get one and that’s just asking for trouble to expose the strings
Sunny Reuter what should be placed in between the piano and the moving pads to prevent scratching the piano?
Thank You for this information! 😊
removing the lid allows for a lighter piece to carry and maneuver ! secondly if you wrapped and shrink wrapped it while still standing you would never be able to remove the legs since they are flush with the edge , not sure how you are a second Gen mover , but if the hood pins were not removed and was wrapped how you suggested when the piano goes to the moving board it takes all of the weight of the piano and applies all the force to the two lid hinges which will definitely weaken and stress the screw holes and you have a greater possibility of permanently damaging the lid or hinges or causing a serious misalignment issue or even bending the hinge or breaking the hinge from the whole itself which would require serious restoration to the piano ... these gents did it flawlessly , take note when building and disassembly at a piano factory the same steps are exhumed.
Honestly i think its more important that a piano is move safely and without damage than whether you do it in three minutes. Take the time it needs.
slowing the speed to more normal movements makes this a nearly 8 min video, so i was critical as well. I think what they meant was they'd teach us what the correct and safe way of moving it is in 3 min, not the actual moving part, but the teaching of the processes.
Please explain why it’s such a big deal to move a delicate piano so fast? Is the house on fire ? The haste way most pianos are moved creates all kinds of scratches, dents, scuffs and overall damage. SLOW DOWN !!!!
Lol title tex here
Whose moving my piano in my home
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Why so many downvotes?
this looks to be a steinway and you also didn't remove the action so the hammers were flopping around.
Video is poorly listed. They never actually moved the piano. Find one where they actually move it.
How to move a piano wrong in 3 minutes😂
Less than 3min 😕
Except it shows you how to package it, not move it....
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Y'all forgot to move it
My best friend hasn't slept well in a while due to his kids nightly screaming about monsters. Can you come get the monsters? To where do you move them?
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I was hoping to see how to keep the keys from shifting when you lay it over on its. side… There’s no one really care about that?
You guys are obviously new. You don't use a damn wrench. You use a socket. You scratch paint with that wrench. And try using rubber bands and shrink wrap on every thing. It saves money and will not leave tape marks on furniture that you don't know how to cover up all the way. Oh yeah. Use ratchet straps instead of loading straps. They hold the weight. Good luck noobs
Clearly it wasn't 3 minutes. The title is totally misleading.
It is showing you how in less than three minutes so you don't have to watch 30 minutes of standing around
while people unscrew screws.
Using tape instead of bands.... Amateurs