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How do you move a piano upstairs?

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Hire a professional piano mover, since this is tricky and potentially very dangerous.

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How do you move a piano down steep stairs?

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It is recommended that you hire a professional piano mover to do this for you.

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Can I move a piano in an open trailer if I wrap it in blankets and plastic?

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Yes. As long as it doesn't get wet or damp, you should be fine. You need to make sure to secure the piano, too.

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How do you move an upright piano up a flight of stairs?

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Call a professional piano mover to have this done for you.

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Can the front legs of a piano be removed?

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Yes, some can. For example, some models of upright pianos have front legs that can be turned to unscrew them from the piano.

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Does moving a piano make it go out of tune?

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Yes, if it's jumping around too much, or falling down hard steps/ramps/floors.

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Can a piano be turned on its side?

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Yes, but this is very dangerous and you shouldn't do it. This would take a lot of people, since you need people on the side on which the piano will be pushed to; people to actually push the piano; and enough people to keep the piano steady while the moving is going on.

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Can you move an upright piano in a U-Haul trailer?

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Yes. I have helped a friend do this before when moving. Measure the width of the U-Haul truck and see if the piano is shorter than that. If it is, you can lay it down sideways and strap it down. If that does not work, lay it down straight from front to back, and that should work.

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Can you lay an upright piano flat (on its back) to transport it?

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If it is pretty flat on the back, then this will work. Make sure and it is strapped down, or securely in place so it will not move and get damaged.

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