How are Pianos moved?
Pianos are moved in one of two ways. The first, which is commonly used by the general public and a number of household movers, is by brute force. Using 4 to 8 people to manhandle the piano from one location into a vehicle. If you’re lucky someone might consider trying to secure it into the vehicle. Then, on the other end, complete the move by manhandling it into place at the new location. The second way, which is used by professional piano movers and some household movers. They use 2 or 3 people to move the piano and are equipped with piano skids, moving pads, ramps, slings and the knowledge of how to move pianos safely. They use special techniques to manipulate the piano, and only require 3 to 4 people in the most difficult moves. The first way has an extremely high risk of damage and can take 2 to 20 times longer than the second way. I am personally a professional piano mover. You can’t imagine the number of times people’s jaws hit the floor when they see a professional move a piano
