Archive for the ‘Maintenance & Repairs’ Category

How to fix a squeaky damper pedal on a piano?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009



My damper pedal on my upright Yamaha piano squeaks every time I press it.

What should I do to fix this? I don’t want to hire anybody.

Could I use WD-40? If so, where do I squirt it?

Thanks!

How do you tell if the sounding board is cracked on a piano?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Is there somewhere inside of the cabinet to inspect for this crack? Do you have to have a professional tuner tell you if it is cracked? I have a piano that has been in storage for two years, exposed to very cold temps through the winters, and want to know if I can detect this crack. The piano does play.

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I have sticky keys on my Clavinova piano.How to clean without damaging the instrument?

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

My Clavinova piano has sticky keys (grandchildren!) How to solve the problem without damaging the instrument?

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Where can I find a self help guide to tuning an old piano?

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

It’s a really old piano, at the school I go to. I really love to play, but it needs to be tuned badly. Any suggestions would be welcome.
My school doesn’t have a piano teacher, I was kinda hoping I could getting done without costing myself a whole lot of money. I don’t make a lot here at school.

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How to get rid of a discolored spot on a piano?

Monday, November 10th, 2008



We are getting an antique piano. It has a lovely mahogany finish, but on top there is a medium-sized circle that is many shades lighter than the rest of the wood. It’s disgusting how much this spot sticks out. This is a beautiful piano otherwise and I hate to look at that discolored spot. Is there any way to fix it?

What should I use to clean an upright piano?

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008



The piano is about 30+ years old, and has been sitting in a garage for about 10 years. It’s in great condition and is tuned near perfectly. I just need to know what I can use to clean it without causing any damage.

what color should i paint my piano bench?

Friday, October 3rd, 2008



My piano bench is really beat up and has some mysterious water damage.

I tried to get it refinished but the furniture shop said that the wood was too damaged to be refinished because of the water damage…blah blah blah.

I was thinking maybe i could paint it…..but what color?

My piano is a very dark mahogany color.

I was thinking black might be a nice contrast…i dont know. help me!