Why are my piano keys sticking?

Why are my piano keys sticking?

The most common cause of sticky piano keys is the key slip being too close to the front of the white keys. Objects like coins and trash lodged underneath the keys, dirty rail pins, and broken hammer parts. Built up moisture also has a significant effect on keys sticking or moving fluidly.

How much does it cost to fix sticky piano keys?

around $50 – $100
However, if you’re calling the tech out especially to fix a stuck key, I’d expect you to pay around $50 – $100 for them to fix the key. They’ll be able to tell you how it got stuck, why it got stuck and how to make sure it doesn’t get stuck in future.

Why are my piano keys so hard to press?

When the parts of the action are not adjusted correctly, or are out of alignment, it will create extra friction. This extra friction is what makes the keys feel heavy or stiff, and makes it hard to press down on the keys. Another cause of heavy keys are action parts that need to be lubricated.

What are dampers on piano?

When a finger is taken away from a key, a “damper” pad stops the note from ringing out. The sustain pedal removes the dampers from the strings, allowing notes to ring out for longer, even when the keys are not held down anymore. That’s why it is also called the “damper” pedal.

How do you make a piano key easier to push?

Slowly press down the keys and listen very carefully if there is some rubing noise. If there is, the action may be sticking and need lubricating. Even if there is no sound, lubricating the action pins will reduce the friction, thereby lightening the touch, although barely noticeable.

What are piano string dampers called?

Sustain pedal
Sustain pedal (right) The sustain pedal removes the dampers from the strings, allowing notes to ring out for longer, even when the keys are not held down anymore. That’s why it is also called the “damper” pedal.