What Causes a Piano String to Break?

Published: 7/2/2026 6:58:37 PM   Clicked: 22

Although piano strings are designed to last for many years, they can occasionally break due to metal fatigue, corrosion, excessive rust, age, or sudden changes in tension during tuning.

A broken string produces no sound or creates unwanted vibrations, making the piano unsuitable for practice or performance.

Replacing a piano string requires matching the correct wire gauge, installing the new string, adjusting its tension, and performing several tuning sessions until the pitch becomes stable.

PianoShop.ol.sg offers professional piano string replacement and repair services for upright and grand pianos throughout Singapore. We also inspect neighbouring strings and the tuning pins to ensure the piano remains safe and reliable.