How To Move a 500 Pound Piano By Yourself

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[@billymacdonald5728]

I want part 2 where you show me how to get it into my Ford Fiesta by myself

[@tradewreck]

Part 2: How To Swing An Axe

[@Swagolisious2]

Yesssss

[@3OrMoreBones]

Step 1, unbolt neighbor's car from body.

[@MichaelWingfieldOfficial]

Best comment

[@niklas_Slam_O]

Hahahaa me2.. and I don't have a Ford Fiesta... just wanna see it happen🤣

[@RunningBear1300]

I'll give you a tip as a professional mover. Lift one end just high enough to get a three or four inch block under. Go to opposite and and do the same. And then put the dolly underneath the piano. And then reverse. What you're doing is just a liability waiting to happen.

[@Js2Jo]

Dotan, I can't believe you're moving and holding a 500 piano by yourself with a fabric, an iron wheel, and the wheel furniture jolly on this video and I don't want you to get hurt, so I'm happy for you and I know you're one of my musical idols in the world!!!

[@pianoaround]

Hey great to see you again! Haha I’ve done this 1000 times. I don’t really enjoy doing it but I’m just demonstrating how I did it around the world

[@chriscastellanos3985]

NO WAY 500LBS

[@JoeJenkins]

you ever tried using lighter pianos? those type seem hella heavy but modern-style ones seem much lighter. I can carry mine with two (weak) people easily for 30 seconds

[@pianoaround]

I actually don’t travel with this one. This is wayyyy heavier. When I traveled I had a smaller one. I also once had a 65 key piano but the keys sounded wonky

[@andrewfrancisjames]

Nice one mate. Thanks for the vid. Nearly lost it but made it in the end! I'm going to try at home this weekend - laundry to new studio :)

[@jenniferpeterson4580]

I moved my Soji Daewoo by myself granted it's on its own wheels. But still at 5'6" 145 lbs , it took one hour to move it from my living room to bedroom. As you might expect, the furniture works around the final piano placement. I will say using my backside and pushing against a solid wall has been very effective. 😂

[@katherinemahon9471]

Maybe you should consider mounting the moving wheels to the piano if you move it so often.

[@kevlar1979]

Wow !! I've slid one on carpet disks but never thought you'd have to lift it to the balance point. Bravo 👏. So gnarly so dangerous brining it down on the dolly must have been the tricky part to master. I'm picking up a piano pretty much just like yours wasn't too sure how the dolly landing part was going to go but I had bottle Jack's outfitted with cushions. Thanks for the video I'm rethinking my strategy. Waiting for some helpers. I've been playing my whole life well 7yo to 42yo today so I can wait to get it here I've got a flat trailer long ramps dolly but that brokennhand photo the tough squat lift and letting it down onto the dolly I can see when I'm out matched for tools strength and leverage. You made a great video.thanks but of course I will be checking out your around the world playing everywhere. I played a few out in city's and parks and dreamed of that which you've done. Quite impressive to say the least. Truly I thought of doing the same but just didn't know what or where to start. Do I need permits that is the kinda stuff that sucked the joy outta the dream. Hard to go renegade no permit performance and run with 500 lbs in toe . I will look into your videos more. I'm so glad you demonstrated this for me to not do. But you reignited an idea I'd almost forgot about to break the walls down of the practice space take the music to a new place. "Tare Down The Walls "

[@pianoaround]

Haha yes don’t try this

[@FranticRock]

Best video on KZbin in the history of videos. No contest.

[@violetsmith4347]

What a boss. I'm so doing this! Thank you my man.

[@PhanoftheShow]

my back is tightening up watching this 😂

[@mr.willdc6439]

Great! I admire your make it happen spirit.

[@mdee2581]

I was always wondering about that haha good info because actually i need to move my piano soon as well. cheers .

[@Jake-rm9dk]

Definitely doing this

[@BedHeadRed95]

That was honestly one of the most impressive things I've ever seen

[@Rumahminimalissurabayaid]

Thank you for the information

[@angelgarcia484]

GREAT! video Dotan. Can you recommend a DIY piano tuning video? Or can you make one? Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@velvetsteele]

You can also just get a slightly higher quality dolly, one that has wheel locks, and attach it to the bottom. Perhaps in a way that it can also come off at times, but also function as a permanent piece of the piano at other times.

[@anyan270]

Thank you very much!

[@user-mk8he1ex3m]

Very good! I did this with a free-standing summer house I wanted to spin around. Jacked it up, castors each corner. Was only 8x10ft but still weighed a ton and had a lot of glass. Pushed it like I was pushing a shopping trolley!... Then drank a beer after feeling proper manly and proud of myself lol

[@BrainXTV]

Great Job

[@2B903]

Literally basically dropped some of the piano on my chest earlier kudos to you my friend that is quite the feat🤣

[@Caroline_T]

I think my old upright is heavier. I ‘inherited an old Kohler and Chase (San Francisco). I was just turned down by a piano mover saying it’s too difficult to get up the Upack Truck ramp. I hope I can get it from Cali to Oklahoma in one piece 😅. Calling around some more, keeping fingers crossed.

[@kerrieannebaker8595]

you're a mad man

[@njri3369]

Never thought in my life i would watch a video like this

[@pianoaround]

Haha never thought I would be doing this in my life

[@naekcm]

Done many times nice 1

[@alexandrea.4202]

well done !

[@memo_sauceda]

When you let your hand off of the piano I said out loud "Que barbaro!",which sort of means "No way" or "You are crazy". Very impressive indeed! (I have to move a Piano, that's why I ended up here)

[@902telesky7]

How'd it go?! Im moving (attempting) one today.

[@memo_sauceda]

@@902telesky7 no problem at all! I went to Home Depot, bought the 20 dollars dolly for 10 because it was a little damaged ( I asked for the discount and they agreed). Then between 3 people we did the moving. The 3rd person only put the dolly underneath, but once it’s up the second person can do it. Good luck!

[@902telesky7]

Ha! I just finished a bit ago. Took my time using levers and wedges to get it lifted. Seems like my back is good!! Cheers!!

[@joshiano6983]

Haha love this Video! Maybe we should play a duet one day!😍

[@pianoaround]

Sure let’s do it

[@johnsoroka4508]

What about through doorways and down small sets of stairs and stuff like that, putting on a dolly is the easiest part, after that stairways can be a problem.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

And this my friend is why, you didn't cross paths with ... OTHERS traveling around the world with a piano. Mad respect Dotan and thanks for the BTS.

[@pianoaround]

Haha thanks! This crap was so hard I would never do this again

[@jackpuskar6439]

Don’t do this, but here’s how! I appreciate the video.

[@damonabets3779]

Omg I never a thought a piano could be weight less and by the way I think this is the most dangerous diy things you could do! Interesting video

[@pianoaround]

It really is. Don’t try this!

[@mike4769]

When I deliver people's safes we use the same method of tipping the safe (with 2 people) to put on a dolly that's made to handle up to 2000 pounds. I do the same trick when the safe is balanced of holding it in place with my thumb to make the customer laugh or get scared. I've had 1900 pound safes balanced and used the 2 finger method to balanced the safe.

[@PianeurYT]

I almost do the same, by holding the waist of the piano and resting it on my leg, and positioning the roller. Also, instead of a blanket, I use a rubber mat, to protect the piano, and prevent it of slipping. :)

[@SanneBerkhuizen]

This thought me one thing. When my antique piano arrives, we can easly move it with 2 grong guys. Thanks!

[@stefansipl6736]

Wow!

[@atasteofginger2443]

My partner and I have a piano store and I agree 100 percent that people should never move pianos by themselves if they have 0 experience with moving them. We both can move them by ourselves but it's not worth possibly damaging the piano and hurting yourself.

[@astasiaamber357]

Thanks Antman!

[@Dr_JimY]

OMG I was considering moving my console Wurlitzer before I saw your video. Now I am having second thoughts. I keep hearing your voice in my head: "Do not do this!!!" BTW I checked out a rental place near my home and they have piano dollies that have a lever and straps that lift the piano on both ends to allow dolly wheels to drop down and carry the weight. I think that's a safer option. Oh yeah. I have a Yamaha 88-note electronic with weighted keys that works better for me than an acoustic. Thanks for the video.

[@ArrogantBaSStard]

How can I get it from my living room through my garage door that steps down into the garage about six inches?

[@MmmmYah]

Is that an upright piano? Have you tried this technique on other types of pianos e.g. baby grand piano, etc? Any other tips? thanks for a great video

[@TaylorTheOtter]

I watched a piano moving company move a grand last week and I can tell you right now, you can't do that by yourself. Even the more daring and highly skilled piano techs that always work solo call in help when moving a grand (I know this because two of the most experienced piano techs in the Netherlands told me when I asked during a guest lesson). The grand I saw being moved was very old and had a construction that wasn't up to the forces that a crane applied so they had to do it by hand. It was quite an impressive sight.

[@huskymcfluff]

I'm writing a story where one of the characters has to move a piano by himself. I'm super glad for this video showing that it's _possible_, albeit extremely difficult and not at all recommended in reality.

[@hectorjoydiaz425]

Man, you are crazy!! But that is awesome that you are able to do that, question for you, when transporting the piano, do you pull the legs off, or is there some type soft material that you sit it on?? What do you have to do to transport it?

[@georgemosesmusic7189]

I'm amazed how strong the wheels on the opposite of you are. Have they ever broken on you while mounting the piano? Also, doesn't the soundboard get damaged and the tuning get messed up, at some point, from all the moving around?

[@pianoaround]

The tuning can get messed up from moving but if you have a solid piano with good pins it won’t make a huge difference

[@347573]

you can attach a "permanent" structure with 4 wheels that will lift the piano with an hydraulic push (similar to the one that you use to change car tyres)... easier and especially safer!

[@sergioacelas78]

This looks so dangerous... I love it!

[@pianoaround]

It really is

[@ReginaCordoba]

New subscriber

[@fflores957]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. Challenge accepted!!!

[@paulmill4914]

Are you using that dolly outside? There are much better piano moving dollies available from piano rebuiling suppliers (ones with wheels for inside and out). They are much easier to get under the piano when you are on your own as well.

[@heidiandmaisha727]

Do tell!!

[@martinpaulwatts]

I laughed out loud - I have to move an old piano - this looks like insanity - so...thanks for the last and most important advice! - happy travels and playing!

[@meermeera768]

missed ur videos dotan

[@pianoaround]

I’m coming back!! Haha

[@markandrewpiano]

That was terrifying to watch. Thanks for posting

[@tammyrobinson6409]

Cool

[@Organplayer1947]

ah...wait until you re 76!!!

[@diceblock]

Hello ! I just wanted to say that, in your arrangement, have you tried screwing dolley wheels on the bottom of the piano ? I know it must have crossed your mind, but there exists some wheels that have a lock on it. Pianos that are in theaters and concert halls have them. It would be easier for someone who travels a lot with the piano. Cause again, the way you just showed is very dangerous to do alone, having made gigs by myself and sometimes hurting my back more than I should've.

[@pianoaround]

I’ve tried that but the roads in nyc have a lot of potholes and they can kick the wheels off. You need big rubber wheels

[@diceblock]

@@pianoaround Hi again, thank you for answering. If I may suggest, I've been thinking about it a little and have found a little something you could add to your movement (or the way you lift the piano and etc). 1: If you wanna lift it without hurting your back, there exist straps that are made solely for that purpose. This step would be optional. 2. When it is lifted (like, step 2), instead of putting the dolley directly underneath the piano and slowly putting the piano down; you could maybe put a little block underneath (unironically). That way, you could safely grab the other end, lift it, and THEN put the dolley underneath. This would greatly reduce the "janky" moment when you try to compensate the dolley wheels when getting the piano down on it. This way, it would take extra steps, but would save your fingers, so it's a win win I think. As a disclaimer, I am only trying to help in anyway I can and would be glad if I could be of service to you or anyone I can reach. Thank you very much. ☀️

[@NoiseSleep127]

Avevo il mio tavolo per fare giochi di prestigio con le ruote con un concetto simile al tuo pianoforte , e l'ho usato per molti anni italia . mi ricorda tantissimo il tuo pianoforte. ho dormito in tenda o albergo almeno 200 notti l'anno gran parte della mia vita . da 5 anni mio figlio si è ammalato di diabete tipo 1 e non mi assento per poter dare assistenza. Ma in un angolo del mio cuore spero di poter un giorno ripartire con il banchetto con le ruote .

[@ChelseaDust-wg6pf]

any tips on how to move it down steep, narrow stairs ?

[@AnnaMarieBooth.Educator]

Wow! Glad you can still play piano all over the world! You convinced me NOT to try to move a piano by myself. 🤗🤗

[@jennylee5003]

Im going to show you how to move a piano that crushed my hand... welcome to jackass lol. Im a chick who is 5'5 and 145 and desperately want to take old free pianos and refurbish them but paying a ton of money each time isnt doable so thanks for this.

[@pianoaround]

Haha basically yeah!

[@Scordark]

Great "piano technique" 😉

[@pianoaround]

Yes I practice 5 hours a day now 🤣

[@SwitzerlandUnfiltered]

Yes. I did desperately watch this video to understand how I could move my even heavier piano. 😂

[@danedenmusic]

I dropped my piano on its back somehow while painting it. So I can’t imitate (at my own risk) your video. What I am doing is using a car jack and have the top of the back with a couple of cinder blocks under it now so if the jack fails, it won’t fall far. I’m deciding if the squat is the move here although I’m tempted to tie a rope and use my truck which could have a catastrophic (to the piano) downside…. I can’t believe I got myself in this mess. I have just moved and the kind of friends you ask for this type help are very far away. Darn. Ever seen this problem and solved it? Thanks!

[@tai0286]

idk where to write this but can I use your pure imagination remix for a youtube outro if I give you credit? I really love it.

[@pianoaround]

Hey sorry but that song is only available for paid license. You can email me if you’re interested [e-mail]

[@whitebread940]

I tried getting the roller under just one end using the dolly to tip it up. I tipped it over but the book shelf caught it. Could’ve been a disaster. Plus my arms were hurting bad later that night. Yes. Do no do it.

[@jonthepiano]

Get a proper piano trolley with 6” wheels and grippy rubber buffers so it stays where you put it and stay standing up when lowering the piano

[@420jmack]

I won't do this. Lol can't promise Thanks man

[@fatboyrowing]

Moving a piano is how you find out who your true friends are!

[@shaniaa9287]

Awesome. I tried moving my piano across the room and left a dented wheel tracks across my wood floor😩

[@arman_gokalp]

step 1: get jacket step 2: casually lift the piano and carry it on your back

[@brendanmichel5313]

That's how we do it too, usually have help placing dolly though. Very noice.

[@chrisjackson1808]

Why does your piano only have one pedal? Did you break it during a move?

[@pianoaround]

Yup!

[@adamstar7516]

And up the stairs? Question… why don’t you just screw the wheels to the bottom of the piano? 🙈🙈🙈

[@mystel5696]

Hehe I might’ve accidentally lifted up the piano by myself when I got too angry at my mom earlier.... Well I just wanna see how you’re supposed to properly do it haha

[@Toyotarunner13]

Can you come to my house and show me that in person 😏 I'm more of hands on learner! Lol and just maybe help me out the door with it!

[@kvgarcia777]

My anxiety went 📈📈📈 when let go 👀

[@adlib8096]

At 2:12 im like wahaaaaaaaaaaaaat!!!!!! So we just bought a brand new k200 and i have to move into another part of the room, no way those tiny wheels can support the ride over these hard tiles so im thinking about using two trolleys on either side under those wheels

[@pianoaround]

Make sure to have 2 people too

[@adlib8096]

Thanks, i just had my piano tuner helping me and he said its a big NoNo to use trolleys with moveable wheels. This is because of the weight distribution inside an upright its easy to flip over and then its bye bye. So we moved the piano by putting it on big rugs and sliding it to the corner, went pretty easily. Had to lift it up on either side a couple of times though...But it worked👍🏻

[@vfries2]

planning on moving a piano, of course I plan to have total 3 people to help me. Dotan since you move piano all around the world. I have two words for you "digital piano" thanks for the video and have a nice day. PS please don't throw a disc

[@savestheday258]

Damn, I'd put casters on my piano. Or invest in a keyboard 😂

[@deeferan7467]

How to move BG by my self now?

[@kyleadamsdrums]

dude this is so dangerous. no part of that technique is safe haha

[@Pyrojunkie504]

That’s so much weight on that one side you’ll eventually break that side as it becomes weaker the more you move it like this

[@dianer5300]

can't you just use the casters on the piano? mine doesn't even have any or a place to put them on...

[@mattski1979]

You're cool as hell and I'm only 25 seconds into the video

[@Seriousgreeen]

what happened to the other 2 petals?

[@pianoaround]

Broke

[@mariahc.crawley884]

CONGRATULATIONS👏🏾👏🏻👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏻👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾👏🏻👏🏿👏🏻👏🏾🥰...BUT NAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY NINJA! NOPE!😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jonasvm]

now show us how to bring it up/down some stairs

[@kaiyugi]

Getting angry and turning into the Hulk works as well.

[@krisztinasallai1892]

1:14

[@PedroLopez-Pas]

I am not going to try this with my 110 year old piano! Never by myself. Potentially injure myself to where I can never play the same again!

[@LuckyMan-zr6nu]

Of course there is a trick: Two pedals are missing. This make piano weight less.

[@SickWheyfu]

So what I took away from this is: Get one of those dolly things Build a ramp for the piano and the dolly thing to travel on top of on the way from the street into my apartment Have at least 2-4 spectators for every person working on moving the piano into the apartment

[@psquared5574]

update please on your chiropractic and neurosurgeon costs.

[@berma2012]

glad you keep repeating "do not do this"

[@MarkGoodwinPianos]

@2:40 that part needs improving

[@jennifercampbell8939]

What happens when you encounter stairs???

[@marvinrivera7947]

Putting a piano on a dolly safely, will require 2 people or one the way you did I was waiting to see you bring it upstairs. That would be “moving a piano by myself “

[@adammarkowitz7944]

Well done, sir, but it would be easier if your dolly had rubber caps instead of carpet-carpet slides too easily.

[@pianoaround]

True. I have one with rubber but it was being used that day

[@BigDog-cy4qk]

Can you do a video of you being crushed by the piano...please its your voice...think of the views you'd get!!

[@scout1509]

wtf

[@teemum.9023]

Let´s do it alone

[@BudderB0y2222]

good dead lifting workout