How To Fix And Repair A Piano Key(s) Full Tutorial DIY Full HD Walkthrough

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This is a step by step instructional video on how to repair, fix broken piano key(s)
This tutorial starts first by locating, marking your broken keys then how to disassemble, clean and glue your broken keys and finally put it all back together.
I learnt this from a piano technician,100% tested and full-proof.
Enjoy!
I don't think I need any captions as the video kinda explains itself
if you have any questions please comment.
Good Luck!
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[@vanillacreams]

Thank you! Managed to fix my piano with the help of this video (:

[@Austromark]

Glad I could help.

[@nathalieanderson1002]

Thank you SO much for this video! I was worried I'd have to call a specialist to come fix my piano, but I was able to do it myself in about 30 minutes!! I'm so pleased with myself that I just walk by, play the "problem" note and giggle. Thank you!! :)

[@Austromark]

Thats great to hear that I have helped...have fun checking out my other tutorial videos☺

[@notoriousmac6977]

+Austromark where do you get your nylons from please

[@Austromark]

umm..not exactly sure what you mean, maybe my nylon shirt,right?

[@notoriousmac6977]

+Austromark my mistake bro it was a typo, I was referring to those brown looking strings that help pull back the hammer Everytime you finish pressing a key.

[@Austromark]

Hi btw they are leather straps and I didnt replace them,just glue work on this video,sorry.

[@allgood6760]

I have an old piano and lots of loose keys.. this is educational thank you 👍

[@os4mike]

Great vid, so glad you used multiple views and 1080p. Good work, very clear and will help many out there with the same difficulties.

[@highspeedbowler]

yay - now I am going to fix my piano. Just used KZbin to fix my stove : )

[@Austromark]

Good luck with the repairs and once you fix your keys post a video of it. All the best Mark

[@milov2012]

​@@Austromark, those low A0-E1 piano keys i think they are scary to me it makes me think of monsters

[@shapeshifter67]

Great vid, thanks! I have an Elmore & Son; very similar in sound too. Need to fix.

[@psober]

Totally awesome. Thank you for the help.

[@simonesander3896]

Thanks... That helped me quite a lot!

[@izwilomzansi2894]

As soon as I get home, I'm fixing mine. Thank you so much.

[@unlirhys]

Nice! Thanks for showing how to do it! 😍

[@itswitzmoab]

Oh Gawn, man,... you safe my life (piano).!!! THANK YOU!

[@lalloushhayg2656]

impressive and useful guide! I am subscribing to your channel. Thanks for help

[@motherhobbit]

Genius! I was wondering how to get that section out of my piano and you've saved me. I have an old upright from 1914 that I am in the process of resurrecting.

[@houdacookies]

god! i have a piano that old i'm afraid i ruin it if i do this

[@bellawilliams1361]

That was MOST helpful, it lead me to the fault which happened to be a spring. The spring had folded over, it snapped into 3 bits on removal (old and brittle). I replaced with a new spring from a pen cut to 15mm and fastened with bluetac. Will use glue if it ever pops out. Thanx to you we have music again. Very grateful to your tutorial. :)

[@Austromark]

Thanks for the tip and I'm glad I could help.

[@romainedewunderage9147]

I want my one like this too. 😭😭soo fascinating. Great job.

[@Austromark]

Thank you so much 🤩

[@byrnspice]

Thanks for fixing this old thing! :-)

[@utubedottie]

Amazing ...thank you so much

[@mefistofeles666111]

Antonin Petrof, das ist unsere tschechische Piano und dieses Modell ist sehr schön sezess instrument. Super video.

[@ericvandillen5057]

Thank You! This is exactly what i needed.

[@Austromark]

Eric van Dillen Im glad I could help you. Have fun☺

[@beiroproject]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@Austromark]

I'm glad, hopefully your piano will be singing again soon.

[@rasputin1917]

you forgot to check the black keys

[@hotsickle]

He forget to talk as he worked too

[@s.g.8140]

Thank you

[@mathmotivation]

Great video, but take care removing and putting back the assembly! I bent a dampener. Got it fixed back up though. Lots of fragile parts!

[@29AllyCPPS]

This is really nice! Although i dont understand my piano, my piano is out of tune, the keys are crooked and 2 of my piano keys fell down as in the piano keys are down and i cant lift it back up, nor can it play. They are also really loose that whe i play they arent tighy they just fall.

[@KartikaDragon]

Thank you so much for posting this video! Just went to practice after a long absence and have two white keys with that issue. Can't wait to now try what you taught! Might save me the $200 for the tuner to come to the house. Very grateful.

[@Austromark]

Please tell me how you got on with your fix, good luck!

[@milov2012]

@Austromark, 6:43 what song

[@musicmedium8548]

Thank you so much. I've just fixed my piano. Warm wishes :)

[@Austromark]

Thanks for your nice words,I'm glad my video helped you

[@christyb2369]

Thank you! We fixed our piano key!

[@Austromark]

Christy B Im glad I could help you

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5076]

Thanks for narrating . Silent movie

[@dmcdgames2388]

Still gonna call the specialist cause my dad ain't gonna do this right and I ain't either. Lol

[@jasonjohnson7859]

Hi what are those sponges called at the end of the strikers. All mine fell off due to humidity. I have to order a new set or try to fix it

[@craftcrewtv8094]

it's amazing to see a person taking care about an antique piano, those things needs attention

[@Austromark]

Thanks for your comment,yes it's a continuous battle 🤣

[@craftcrewtv8094]

@@Austromark but I am pretty sure that it's worth it :)

[@craftcrewtv8094]

@@Austromark i've got at my home a förster piano, it's not august förster, it's just förster. do u know anything about it? seems like it's antique as well, cuz it has candle holders.

[@MIFFLISH]

John Tanner; it seems like what your problem could be is either a sticky key from locked up action (caused from piano not being played) or a broken bridle strap. open up the piano and see if all the bridle stripes are intact. If they are then it's locked up action. to repair this mix together 1 half denatured alcohol and 1 half water. spray this solution of the pivot point of the the hammer then blow it with a hair drier. be sure to work the hammer back and forth as your drying it.

[@Austromark]

@mandolinman2006 I used Express wood glue which sets in 5mins,which I brought in Austria,its very cheap around 5 euros for 500g.

[@julieburton2377]

Ty

[@stefanhartmann-virnich9900]

Looks like an old " Ackermann, Stuttgart" piano. It seems to have extraordinary many (20) one -string bass notes.

[@omarbrown2416]

Hi Mark I have studio grand piano that I am attempting to turn into a bar and now that I have learned how to remove the knockers, I'd love to get insight on how to remove the entire metal bracket holding on the strings. any suggestions?

[@itswitzmoab]

@itswitzmoab technically tho, white glue needs to be clamped tight for the best bond!

[@88keysperfeel1ng9]

u know that par of the key that stops the string from making sound that little thig that touches the string when u are not holding the key it is not the litle hamer anyways one of the strings is blocking itt like i cant press the key i just need it to go up a little but i dont knowchow to push it up

[@putericbn]

I wonder if I can apply what I've learned from this video on my old piano...it's more than 10 years old...quite sturdy and such...but I've left it for quite some time without playing it...so, the sticky notes, the notes with the sound lost, you name it, my piano has it all...just wondering though, how do you fix a note that hits the string quickly? I mean, even when I press the note down and not lift it, it hits as if I was playing staccato instead of continuing to sound until it fades...

[@mateorincon03]

Dear Mark, I have a Schimmel 130T. A key doesnt go up, and have to push it up every time i play it (or hit A#). It seems that A# is one millimeter turned to the left and creates some friction with A. That friction prevents A from lifting. What would you do to the instrument for repair? Any suggestion would be extremely helpful. Thank you very much, Manu

[@SuperScallopKing]

I have the same problem. Seems like it doesnt have to do with pressing the key, but the hammer itself has something wrong with it. maybe a spring or something like dust jammed in-between the hammer and something else. for whatever reason some kind of friction or tension problem is keeping the hammer from not going back to where it is supposed to be.

[@mandolinman2006]

What type of glue do you find works best?

[@darcyguello4551]

What was the song played at the end?

[@sk8erforliferain17]

When you take that thing out does it untune it or no??

[@Austromark]

@itswitzmoab Express is the way!

[@dekzan]

There is a new piano I like, but some few keys stick when pulled up. Is this a problem ?

[@johntanner1776]

question I have a hammer that does not fall back after it strikes the string how do I fix it ?

[@mosesneri5060]

Hello, I was Cleaning/dusting an old piano. However after replacing the key tops and trying to settle the big/heavy drum piece. Most of my piano keys stop playing. They were stuck. Is there a specific way of placing back. 😅ty

[@Austromark]

Hi I'm not totally understanding your question ❓

[@eracerman123]

What was the part of the piano called that resembled a felt strip on a metal bar? My piano has the same thing and I know nothing about it

[@Macvriendin]

Austin deClaire It is a device by which you can make the sound of your piano very soft. For studying in the eventing without disturbing anyone. So, you should have 3 pedals under your piano when you have this. The pedal in the middle can be pushen down and pushed to the side with your foot so that is stays locked in place. Now you can study your notes. Not with a wonderful sound but your neighbours won't complain.

[@dcamp78Utube]

Thanks! Not knowing a thing about the inner workings it would be nice to know the name of the parts, tools you used and just narrate what you are doing. Thanks again. Wondering if I need now to spend $125 to have a technician come and fix it.

[@christianwouters6764]

The right names: the jack had become unglued out of the wippen

[@InFiNiTyQuAnTuM01]

I forgot to tell you.My piano has to sticky G flats and how do you fix it if the keys are only staying down i always have to lift the key up to play it again.

[@Macvriendin]

Can I send you a picture of my keys? It seems like it's impossible to take the the particular mechanism out of the row of mechanisms.

[@Austromark]

Did you manage to get a repair done on your piano?

[@AndyKing1000]

What's the song at the end?

[@Austromark]

Some ragtime song, my daughter played, sorry no idea

[@sebcrakpot1234]

What kind of glue must I use?

[@Austromark]

I used a quick drying wood glue

[@abrenvillanueva8623]

What if it has sound but not sounding right it was like buzzing

[@Austromark]

Everything you see in this video is all I know.

[@Batzzylol]

None of my keys make sound

[@dashdoll28]

what kind of glue was used pls

[@Austromark]

Sia P I used fast drying wood lime,just takes 5mins to dry.

[@dashdoll28]

+Austromark thankyou

[@leytonv.3269]

So I have one single key that doesn’t play when I play softly, I have no idea how to fix it.

[@Austromark]

Hi I would highly recommend following this tutorial,it's possible that the hammer has become loose and needs fixing.

[@puya4189]

100th comment lol

[@WarrenPostma]

who needs black keys. ha just kidding. anyways great video.

[@danapatterson9460]

Be a lot better if you spoke

[@Austromark]

My opinion is that the video instructions explain the task very well,if you have any questions please ask.

[@cwoo10]

it's not really a tutorial if you dont say anything or explain what youre doing with text at least

[@highspeedbowler]

that was the best part, and then at the end with the ragtime stuff ... genius

[@1lifeonearth]

***** words are not necessary

[@arajo5773]

I'm too scared to try this on my 2 keys

[@fernandocardena6575]

Dale "like" si viste que no revisó las teclas negras jajajaja

[@luv1583]

What causes this? My own piano has one “dead” key and another one that sustains randomly.

[@Austromark]

Umm..did you try and follow my tutorial?

[@luv1583]

@@Austromark the technicalities in this tutorial are way too advanced for me so i was looking for a more dumbed down answer

[@Austromark]

@@luv1583 sorry to say that what you see in this video is all I know about repairing pianos.

[@luv1583]

@@Austromark all good

[@Austromark]

Hello Is be honest what you see here on the video is what I know. did the problem start after you followed this video? What you could do is locate the defect key and try and to work out whats stopping the movement and work from there.. sorry I cant be of anymore help.

[@BarronVonSlanghammer]

What you actually did was to re-glue the jack back into the whippen! Working at pianos is addictive if you have the patients and dedication you could start replacing all the felts leathers and doing a full regulation. Provided the tuning pins are all reasonably tight it may be worth while,,, but then you may just want to restring and replace all the dampers and hammers,,, mind you provided the soundboard is in good condition you more or less have a new piano after that!

[@saveriosalerno9232]

Don't continued?

[@lokieandme7942]

Thats my problem

[@Austromark]

Just follow the video which I walkthrough step by step a simple guide which will hopefully get your piano working again,please post a video once it's fixed!,good luck 👍