Moving a piano might seem easy until you actually try it. You'll need all the help you can get when moving huge pianos. Remember that these instruments can easily hurt you or your friend if you aren't careful. However, you can avoid major incidents by following these tips.

Get Your Friends to Help

Pianos are among the heaviest musical instruments. Besides, these massive instruments also tend to be very delicate. You'll need to handle them with care to avoid damaging them. With that in mind, you'll have to enlist the help of friends and family. If you can gather a handful of strong people, you'll have an easy time lifting and moving the piano across hallways.

Measure All the Paths

Before you even start moving the piano, it's imperative to measure all the staircases, doorways, and hallways. This should tell you whether your piano will fit through these paths. If the path seems small, consider covering the piano or any corners that might hit your piano. Ensure all your doors are wide open and the floors are well protected. Also, don't forget to remove any furniture that might get in your way while moving the piano.

Gather the Necessary Supplies

You probably know that you need a couple of supplies to move your piano. Without these supplies, you'll have a difficult time protecting your piano. You'll need a couple of blankets to protect your piano from scratches. Additionally, you'll have to rent a dolly that can hold your piano's weight. You can find all these supplies in a local home improvement store. Other essential supplies that you can't do without are:

• Straps
• Screwdriver
• Piano skid board

Prepare Your Piano for Moving

Once you have purchased the supplies, you need to wrap the piano with blankets, disassemble the legs and clear the path that you'll use. After you have done that use the following tips:

• Place the piano on the skid board or dolly and begin hauling it outside
• Use a ramp to guide the piano into the truck
• Once you have loaded the piano into the truck, secure it, and you'll be good to go.

These tips should help you move and transport your piano into your desired location. You just need to be cautious when using the elevator and staircase. However, unless you are extremely confident—and even then—you should enlist the help of professional piano movers. The movers will handle every phase of your move and ensure your piano arrives safely.