How to Move a Piano

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Hire a Professional! Do not Attempt to move a piano.

These directions are only offered as a summary of the steps
and should not be considered as an encouragement to try this on your own.


Upright Piano Move

You Need: Two Professional Movers, One Dolly, One Pick-up Truck.





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Grand Piano Move

You Need: Three Professional Movers, One dolly, One grand board with straps, three blankets.





Note: When setting up, place folded blanket under lyre to balance piano on back leg and lyre. Piano will be about four inches above ground and rock back and forth. Attach last leg. Lift piano. Remove blanket. Set piano down.
Very Important Before moving to upright position, set caster on back leg so it will not rotate when lifting piano. Otherwise, leg snaps, you die.


Hire a Professional Mover. We except no responsiblity for personal injury to you if you choose to use these directions to move a piano.