How to Adjust a Piano Key Slip
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Last updated on Aug 12, 2024
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓When a piano’s key slip becomes too tight, it can cause piano keys to stick, negatively affecting the instrument. You can use this guide to remove key slips and replace them in a more loose position so that piano keys will not stick.
Piano key slips can sometimes become too tight due to people leaning up against them and normal wear and tear. Tight key slips will prevent musicians from being able to play properly.
Before using this guide, you should check your keys to make sure the key slip is the problem. Strike one of the keys; if the key comes up quickly but the sound continues then the problem is with the hammers and strings. If the key stays down and does not come back up, then this is the guide that will help you!
What you need
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Locate the keys that hold your key slip to the piano.
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Check to see what kind of screw it is. In the case of this piano, it is a flathead screw; however there could be a variety of screws.
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Replace your key slip, ensuring that it sits evenly between the two ends of the piano.
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Re-screw the key slip onto the piano.
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Go back and tighten the screws to your desired tightness.
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Check the keys to make sure that the they are no longer sticking, and that the key slip is not too tight.
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Check each key to make sure they are no longer sticking.
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If you were successful, no keys will stick and your key slip will be properly placed!
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Congratulations! Your keys are no longer sticky and if your key slip slips out of place again you now know how to fix it!
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