HOW TO FIX CLUNKING & CLANKING NOISES IN THE KEYS!!! A few solutions that may help fix your keyboard

[@AlexRichter]

Thanks so much for this video, Douglas! I've gotta say, how-tos like this are so refreshing to watch these days... It gets right to the point, not over produced, incredibly informative. You are the man.

[@ServiceOrchestramegastore]

The second solution you revealed is actually I also do time to time. But thinking about a rattling sound in hammer weight section totally new Idea. SO thank you for the heads up!! What I think is we need more of this kind of videos

[@dougthecanadian2369]

You're welcome

[@dchongth]

It is really kind of you to share your findings with the world. Thanks.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Derek Chong Thanks!😃

[@JR_piano]

Very helpful video. Since it has 4 years, I hope you are all right!

[@geometricart7851]

Hey Douglas It's me again. I still haven't done this, but it's definitely time!! I still have the ES100. I play 25-30 mins a day.

[@msflath]

& years later....which screws and how many did you remove? Thank you,

[@gailblair330]

Thank you so much! The clicking noise had me stumped!

[@frundlemud]

Thank you for the informative video. A treat with no 'obligatory' background music. I have a similar problem with my P115. Thanks again.

[@jenniferlaynemusic]

Both entertaining and informative! Thanks for taking the time!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

JENNIFER LAYNE MUSIC you're welcome!

[@pianist58]

Thank you so much for such an informative video. I am getting that exact sound in my Middle C section. Now I understand what the problem is. THANK YOU!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

pianist58 I'm glad it helped. You're welcome!😃

[@mattrahr410]

THANK YOU! I have a Kawai MP9000 from the early 2000's and can't wait to try your fixes. (and kudos for shooting this in one shot!)

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Thanks..

[@trevorfarrell8776]

Very helpful. I think I have the same problem. With this info I will now try and fix it. Thankyou SO MUCH.

[@louisvalentino5110]

Older model..... I just bought a bran new Kurzweil PC4 SE and the knocking sound I did not experience with the Yamaha 125 or the DGX 670. I wish I could take the keybed in those models and put it in the Kurzweil so I can have the sounds of the Kurzweil and the feel of the Yamaha without the knocking sounds.

[@escaragami]

I have a Korg O1W and a Korg Triton, the keys clunk, all, from one to eighty-eight, much worse than the far less expensive keyboards of the 80's and 90's Is there a fix? Does the korg kronos have the same problem? And are there any other brands that don't have that problem? you

[@aghadglobaltraveltours869]

Keep it up sharing your knowledge!!!!

[@SoggySandwich80]

If someone spilled beer on my organ I’d probobly beat them up lol

[@jonathansagall9973]

All the keys on my 88 key keyboard are very noisy, I have no warranty now since I was stupid enough to not realize this was not normal. I am too nervous to take it apart. I wanted to ask you what wold be your time estimation if this had to be done for all keys to get done and whether it would be worth just buying a new keyboard or to pay to get get it fixed. It is a Yamaha Dgx 650

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Jonathan Sagall Hi Jonathon. It's pretty similar to mine cause it does have the weighted keys. Why don't you unscrew the screws from underneath the keyboard and open it up. Just try removing and adjusting "one key." If it works and you feel comfortable... Do it to all them. If your still having problems take a pic of the inside and email me at [e-mail] and I'll see if I can give you some suggestions that will help you out my friend... Good luck!👍

[@zennabella1676]

@@dougthecanadian2369 YOU SOUND LIKE A NICE MAN.

[@josefvr3315]

The most american way to live. The famous DIY. Well done sr.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Thanks!😊

[@dygniana3864]

Hi Doug, great tips ! I bought a 2nd digital piano Technics months ago and has a similar problem like yours in this video. (That is how I got into this video actually, after some search though) 😂 Btw, yours was very helpful and casual. It is simple yet entertaining to watch. Thanks a lot. I will try to be bold and try fixing my self. Your are cute too 😆

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Well thanks! Lol. I'm glad my video was helpful to you.😃🎹🎼😃

[@MaxJonaG]

@@dougthecanadian2369 hi Douglas, Im from Perú, and thanks for the video. I have a casio Celviano and the Keys Fa 3 and Fa4 have a clacking sound. You can help me by zoom? How much... Please write for my gmail. [e-mail]

[@ultimatummaxima3213]

Thank you much for exploring this problem. I just wanna ask you if you encountered "buzzing" keys anytime. Some bass notes have an annoying buzzy noise on my digital piano. My piano is a "medeli dp-388" that has similar characteristics as your piano.

[@mattrahr410]

Random guess, but it might be your pitch or modulation wheel. Try putting weight, or securing them with your left hand while playing the bass notes with your right. Buzzing go away? If so, I have no idea how to fix, but it gets you pointed in the right direction!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

sorry it too so long to reply. If your keyboard has its own speakers its probably your speakers. if you don't... There might be a setting on your keyboard that deals with ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++he bass... Like a volume control that might be set to high. Hope that helped.

[@roberttraynor702]

Thanks for sharing this great info

[@MelissaAtwell]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@geometricart7851]

im afraid to open my keyboard. :) the keys clanked from the very beginning I didn't know any better and just thought that was how they were suppose to sound when they sound was off. Kawai es100 here. I guess time to buy a center punch, but first Ill put my ear near the front top of the keyboard to try and hear if that's where the noise is coming from before opening it.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

geometric art Don't be scared to open it up. It's just a handful of screw underneath. Use a Phillips screwdriver. There's not a lot of screws on the inside to take out either...

[@geometricart7851]

I was going to do it but ended up playing it for 30 mins instead haha. Thanks for your support Douglas. Ill look at it soon. hehe btw Subscribed loved the informative video!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

geometric art Thank you!😃

[@nightdogggg]

I JUST GOT AN OLDER MR370 . the momentary switches appear to have a contact problem, and two keys do not work. help

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Try using a flux pen and a little solder on the circuit board where the key contact is. Look for some Browning or black spots. If it's on the end keys I wouldn't worry about it. I have the same problem with my end keys. Hope this helps.😄

[@dougthecanadian2369]

There's videos on KZbin to show you exactly how to use the flux pen and soder if you're not sure. Good luck!

[@Ally-om2uu]

I have a Yamaha DGX620 with the clicking/thumping sound. It's about 14 years old. I think the keyboard seems loose generally. I feel if I open it up, it might make things worse somehow. Would your solution here were work on the DGX620 as well?

[@BrianBaumPiano]

Wouldn't denatured alcohol be a better solution to use than rubbing alcohol?

[@aleksandrokolodko3592]

Thank you very much for this video sir !!!!

[@townnet]

Hi, what is your piano model? Is YAMAHA CLP series NWX wooden key similar as your one?

[@dougthecanadian2369]

I'm not quite sure. I checked out some pics of your keyboard online and it could be/kinda similar to mine in a way. Mines a Kawai and it's 25yrs old. The only way to be sure is for you to open it up. There will be a screw in the front, underneath on both sides plus one on each of the locking tabs on the back underneath. Let me know?

[@townnet]

@@dougthecanadian2369 I just planing to get that model. In case if future the key get noisy, i can refer your method to fix it. Thanks.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

@@townnet no problem..😀

[@FreshAirRules]

Isn't rubbing alcohol rough on rubber or is that not real rubber in that piano?

[@TheChrisBreezzy]

This guy is good vibes

[@dfinedigital]

Thanks appreciate this you are ..the meeeen....aa may be post a vídeo working on a yamaha s80 keys..?

[@tendue0726]

Thanks for sharing

[@dougthecanadian2369]

You're welcome

[@glendasorganiccosmetics8913]

thanks, Sir!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

No problem.

[@annasophie8109]

how to stop the key from bouncing after touching them??

[@nirajtanti8618]

I have a synthesizer, Yamaha PSR S670. Lately one of the key (Bb) started sounding louder than the other keys when played in combination with 'E'. This happens in all octaves. Do you have an idea why is that happening??? Plz Help.

[@143bandman]

I turn my kawai off then back on then the click goes away for a while THEN comes back. Is it still the weights?

[@samuraidepapete2386]

I've taken apart my keyboard many times,to fix a faluty key (D5),and I rubbed a pencil on the key contact. When I was testing it,I found that it is really volatile(sometimes it work,sometimes it don't). If I clean the contacts,may I loose my restored key? Will it actually help,instead?

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Just clean the section of rubber contact pads and let them dry thoroughly. The contact on the circuit board should be done with a Q-tip or some sort of soft pad that's not going to damages any of the circuit board. Hope this helped!😊

[@joschpz4715]

i heard those pianos have low polyphony . is that true?

[@lorenzoriccobono]

Yes, my kawai mp370 has only 15 keys of polyphony...

[@petercrockett5778]

Thanks so much

[@musafirutube]

Thanks man...for this info n effort...i appreciate

[@dougthecanadian2369]

sandeepkumar patel no problem!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

sandeepkumar patel you'r welcome!

[@dougthecanadian2369]

You're welcome.😊

[@aleksandarpopovic369]

Greetings HUMAN!

[@aghadglobaltraveltours869]

Thanks master!

[@TaliaDeanOfficial]

Doug I need to ask your help. I have a clunky key. Almost like a knocking noice.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

What kind of keyboard do you have and which key is it?

[@bobcatt2294]

Have you taken wood shop or metal shop while in school? Your fix is a temp solution not withstanding time. The pins loosened because the centrifugal force and the weight which is being displaced when you press on the keys. Epoxy possibly is a better solution. Alcohol to clean contacts? Use contact cleaner. The alcohol. over time, can damage the contact materials.

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Bobcatt22 My piiano is 24 years old. Im surprised it has withstood the test of time.... Lol... I never said it was a permanent solution. And yes, I was one of those "Shop" kids. I'm a carpenter and a welder. Thanks for your input though...

[@dttub]

Thanks for sharing.

[@jesseybarra3408]

I have one but it's alot different than yours. Yes it has the same problem but I can't find it because it has no weight.

[@jesseybarra3408]

What do I do

[@dougthecanadian2369]

I had a similar problem with my Korg quite a few years back and I think it was the spring that caused it to clank. If I remember right I stretched the spring out a bit and it caused it to stop or the spring expanding a bit and I shortened it. Either way... It was one of the two. Lol. Hope that helped.😀

[@jesseybarra3408]

I'll consider it

[@daibando510]

Awsome dude...can't wait to try this on my clunky Casio P-115. Kids are pretty hard on the middle C area.

[@luisdelgado2453]

Maybe you meant Yamaha P-115 :D, I have the same model and also my keys started to get clunky, so I wonder if you could fix your keys?

[@priyachandrasena7729]

👍👍👍

[@tatianarybakova9882]

HOW I CAN FIND SOMEBODY TO FIX MY KAWAI 24 6 yera old,PLEASE?

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Tatiana Rybakova You would probably have to call your local music store. They could probably find the best option for you. If I was living close to you I could probably help, but I think your pretty far away from me.lol. Good luck!

[@tatianarybakova9882]

How much approximately it would cost?How long its take to fix?I am trying to make barter with parent of my student to my lessons :))

[@dougthecanadian2369]

Tatiana Rybakova I really can't give you a cost on how much it would be to fix it! Sometimes it's cheaper just to buy another one. Even second hand! Go online and take a look. These days keyboards are very light and inexpensive. I found my Roland online for $400. You don't have to spend a lot of money... You just have to do a little searching...😃

[@finntv4280]

I'm not even born in that time yet. 😅

[@fung0r]

fantastic! Unfortunately I only have weighted keys and they also clank, don't know how to fix those :(

[@dougthecanadian2369]

mine are weighted to so it should be the same principle.. unless it's an acoustic piano

[@dhe-origjin]

But I love this sound! It doesn't have to be fixed.

[@gartyqam]

sexy

[@escaragami]

I have a Korg O1W and a Korg Triton, the keys clunk, all, from one to eighty-eight, much worse than the far less expensive keyboards of the 80's and 90's Is there a fix? Does the korg kronos have the same problem? And are there any other brands that don't have that problem? you

[@zennabella1676]

TO DANILO I HAVE A KORG S280 AND NOT THAT LONG AFTER I BOUGHT IT I NOTICED SOME KEYS SOUNDING EXTRA LOUD. I ALSO NOTICED THAT CLANKING SOUND. NOW MY PIANO IS WORSE THAN EVER. ESPECIALLY THE LOUD NOTES ON IT. I LIVE OUT IN THE STICKS AND NO ONE AROUND HERE FIXES ELECTRONIC PIANOS. IM NO HANDY WOMAN EITHER AND IM NOT SURE WHETHER TO BUY A NEW PIANO OR TRY TO FIX THE ONE I HAVE. IT WOULD BE VERY RISKY AND I DONT REALLY KNOW WHAT I AM DOING. AND IM OLD NOW AND MY EYE SIGHT ISNT THE BEST. ANYWAY I LL TRY TO REMEMBER TO CHECK BACK IN HERE SOMETIME TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS LEFT YOU A COMMENT AND SOME ADVISE. GOOD LUCK.

[@sathish6601]

@@zennabella1676 mine too

[@sathish6601]

mine too