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!
    Please also check out my other HOW TO`s
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  • @vanillacreams
    @vanillacreams 8 років тому +4

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

  • @nathalieanderson1002
    @nathalieanderson1002 8 років тому +42

    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
      @Austromark  8 років тому +4

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

    • @notoriousmac6977
      @notoriousmac6977 8 років тому

      +Austromark where do you get your nylons from please

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  8 років тому

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

    • @notoriousmac6977
      @notoriousmac6977 8 років тому

      +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
      @Austromark  8 років тому

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

  • @allgood6760
    @allgood6760 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @os4mike
    @os4mike 12 років тому +6

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

  • @romainedewunderage9147
    @romainedewunderage9147 10 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 🤩

  • @motherhobbit
    @motherhobbit 10 років тому +4

    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
      @houdacookies 5 років тому +1

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

  • @bellawilliams1361
    @bellawilliams1361 6 років тому +2

    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
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

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

  • @highspeedbowler
    @highspeedbowler 9 років тому +11

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  9 років тому

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

    • @milov2012
      @milov2012 4 місяці тому

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

  • @itswitzmoab
    @itswitzmoab 12 років тому +2

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

  • @izwilomzansi2894
    @izwilomzansi2894 3 роки тому

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

  • @KartikaDragon
    @KartikaDragon 4 роки тому +4

    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
      @Austromark  4 роки тому

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

    • @milov2012
      @milov2012 2 місяці тому

      @Austromark, 6:43 what song

  • @shapeshifter67
    @shapeshifter67 10 років тому +4

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

  • @rasputin1917
    @rasputin1917 10 років тому +19

    you forgot to check the black keys

    • @hotsickle
      @hotsickle 4 роки тому +5

      He forget to talk as he worked too

  • @beiroproject
    @beiroproject 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful. Thanks

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @simonesander3896
    @simonesander3896 10 років тому +3

    Thanks... That helped me quite a lot!

  • @mathmotivation
    @mathmotivation 6 місяців тому

    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!

  • @lalloushhayg2656
    @lalloushhayg2656 8 років тому +3

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

  • @mefistofeles666111
    @mefistofeles666111 11 років тому +1

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

  • @christyb2369
    @christyb2369 7 років тому +3

    Thank you! We fixed our piano key!

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  7 років тому

      Christy B Im glad I could help you

  • @psober
    @psober 11 років тому +1

    Totally awesome. Thank you for the help.

  • @ludwigvanbeethoven5076
    @ludwigvanbeethoven5076 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for narrating . Silent movie

  • @dmcdgames2388
    @dmcdgames2388 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @byrnspice
    @byrnspice 12 років тому +2

    Thanks for fixing this old thing! :-)

  • @unlirhys
    @unlirhys 4 роки тому +1

    Nice! Thanks for showing how to do it! 😍

  • @ericvandillen5057
    @ericvandillen5057 6 років тому +2

    Thank You!
    This is exactly what i needed.

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  6 років тому

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

  • @utubedottie
    @utubedottie 3 роки тому

    Amazing ...thank you so much

  • @musicmedium8548
    @musicmedium8548 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  4 роки тому

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

  • @s.g.8140
    @s.g.8140 2 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @stefanhartmann-virnich9900
    @stefanhartmann-virnich9900 7 місяців тому

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

  • @julieburton2377
    @julieburton2377 3 роки тому

    Ty

  • @MIFFLISH
    @MIFFLISH 11 років тому

    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.

  • @jasonjohnson7859
    @jasonjohnson7859 Рік тому

    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

  • @omarbrown2416
    @omarbrown2416 10 років тому +1

    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?

  • @29AllyCPPS
    @29AllyCPPS 8 років тому

    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.

  • @craftcrewtv8094
    @craftcrewtv8094 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

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

    • @craftcrewtv8094
      @craftcrewtv8094 3 роки тому

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

    • @craftcrewtv8094
      @craftcrewtv8094 3 роки тому

      @@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.

  • @Austromark
    @Austromark  12 років тому

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

  • @mateorincon03
    @mateorincon03 11 років тому

    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

  • @mandolinman2006
    @mandolinman2006 12 років тому

    What type of glue do you find works best?

  • @88keysperfeel1ng9
    @88keysperfeel1ng9 8 років тому +1

    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
    @putericbn 11 років тому

    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...

  • @itswitzmoab
    @itswitzmoab 12 років тому

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

  • @sk8erforliferain17
    @sk8erforliferain17 12 років тому

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

  • @darcyguello4551
    @darcyguello4551 5 років тому

    What was the song played at the end?

  • @SuperScallopKing
    @SuperScallopKing 11 років тому

    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.

  • @dekzan
    @dekzan 11 років тому

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

  • @johntanner1776
    @johntanner1776 12 років тому

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

  • @eracerman123
    @eracerman123 9 років тому

    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
      @Macvriendin 7 років тому +1

      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.

  • @mosesneri5060
    @mosesneri5060 Рік тому

    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
      @Austromark  Рік тому

      Hi I'm not totally understanding your question ❓

  • @Macvriendin
    @Macvriendin 7 років тому +2

    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
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

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

  • @InFiNiTyQuAnTuM01
    @InFiNiTyQuAnTuM01 11 років тому

    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.

  • @Austromark
    @Austromark  12 років тому

    @itswitzmoab
    Express is the way!

  • @dcamp78Utube
    @dcamp78Utube 10 років тому

    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
      @christianwouters6764 3 роки тому

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

  • @sebcrakpot1234
    @sebcrakpot1234 9 років тому

    What kind of glue must I use?

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  9 років тому +1

      I used a quick drying wood glue

  • @AndyKing1000
    @AndyKing1000 Рік тому

    What's the song at the end?

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  Рік тому

      Some ragtime song, my daughter played, sorry no idea

  • @abrenvillanueva8623
    @abrenvillanueva8623 4 роки тому

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  4 роки тому

      Everything you see in this video is all I know.

  • @puya4189
    @puya4189 2 роки тому +1

    100th comment lol

  • @Batzzylol
    @Batzzylol 5 років тому +1

    None of my keys make sound

  • @dashdoll28
    @dashdoll28 7 років тому

    what kind of glue was used pls

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  7 років тому

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

    • @dashdoll28
      @dashdoll28 7 років тому +1

      +Austromark thankyou

  • @WarrenPostma
    @WarrenPostma 5 років тому +2

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

  • @leytonv.3269
    @leytonv.3269 4 роки тому

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

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

  • @arajo5773
    @arajo5773 2 роки тому

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

  • @danapatterson9460
    @danapatterson9460 5 років тому +2

    Be a lot better if you spoke

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  5 років тому

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

  • @fernandocardena6575
    @fernandocardena6575 9 років тому

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

  • @luv1583
    @luv1583 3 роки тому

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

      Umm..did you try and follow my tutorial?

    • @luv1583
      @luv1583 3 роки тому

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

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

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

    • @luv1583
      @luv1583 3 роки тому

      @@Austromark all good

  • @BarronVonSlanghammer
    @BarronVonSlanghammer 7 років тому

    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!

  • @cwoo10
    @cwoo10 10 років тому +16

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

    • @highspeedbowler
      @highspeedbowler 9 років тому +1

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

    • @1lifeonearth
      @1lifeonearth 9 років тому +1

      ***** words are not necessary

  • @Austromark
    @Austromark  12 років тому

    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.

  • @lokieandme7942
    @lokieandme7942 3 роки тому +1

    Thats my problem

    • @Austromark
      @Austromark  3 роки тому

      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 👍

  • @saveriosalerno9232
    @saveriosalerno9232 10 років тому

    Don't continued?