Ways to move a piano to gigs.

[moltar]

Hi, I have this crazy fantasy that I will somehow be able to move around my own piano to gigs in the future. Say a system that automatically tunes the piano is invented and working (someone is working on that right now) and I get myself a minibus or something that can carry the piano.

Now, in what ways can I move the piano without injuring myself or the piano, in a fast and easy manner, load it onto the truck (preferably alone), then roll it (I suppose) to the place where I'm going to play later?

Also, an upright should be easier to carry this way than a grand, right?

[allthumbs]

That is what 'roadies' are for.

[rc]

I've only moved uprights before, but I've heard once the legs of a grand are removed they can be a little easier to handle...

The store I got my upright from used a trailer that was low to the ground.  The piano was strapped onto the wall and we moved it strapped to a dolly, using a ramp to get it off the trailer and up short stairways.

Other method:  Me and a bunch of friends straining our bones, lifting with all our might.

Best method:  Me carrying my digital piano under my arm.

[alessandro]

I just watched this video and was thinking about your topic...  Maybe it can give some inspiration how to move stuff, maybe some motivation too...  Good luck.

https://cdsweb.cern.ch/record/1019674

[moltar]

haha, good one!