How Do You Repair Sticking Piano Keys?
Pianos are one of the musical instruments that require less maintenance and attention, besides the usual tune-up and cleaning. The environment can be a key to how your piano performs, as humidity causes more moisture to collect in the piano and around the keys, causing them to stick. Step 1 Press down on the key that is sticking, along with the key next to it. Hold them down firmly and insert the tip of a screwdriver between them, directly in the middle. Step 2 Move the screwdriver slightly between the keys so it helps cause alternate movement in a direction the keys are not used to going in. Remove the screwdriver. This works for black and white keys. It is also effective to remove any objects or debris lodged around or under the keys that could be making it stick. Do this procedure carefully and slowly to make sure that there is nothing you need to remove. Step 3 Press down on the original white key that was sticking. If it is still sticking, repeat the procedure one more time. If th
