How to fix a stuck key on a piano keyboard?

Answer by  TyMan77 (28)

If it is not easily unstuck, the keyboard will have to go to a repairman. The entire chassis will need to be disassembled. This is usually the case, save for something like spilled soda or glue making it stick. There are springs, rockers, and triggers(buttons) that can all be damaged, and that is usually the case with a stuck key,

Answer by  stroodlej (125)

The best possible thing you can do to fix a stuck piano key is to clean it out very thoroughly. dirt and grime commonly make the keys stuck.

Answer by  ghidorah (172)

Wiggling of the stuck key while moving it up and down should do the trick but if not, call a technician. It might be a bushing or a hammer problem.

Answer by  kiradeleria (465)

I would recommend you tell your piano tuner about the stuck key so that they can fix it during their next visit to tune your piano.

Answer by  Michiel (83)

First you have to find out why the key is stuck. Is there some material stuck between two keys? Then try to remove that. Dust could also be a problem. With a vacuumcleaner and brush you can remove this. If none of this helps, a pianostore can help.

Answer by  Olive (1195)

Take a look to see if anything is between the keys and ease out any dirt that may be causing these stuck keys.

Answer by  Chiyamaka (846)

If it is sticky and wont come up then you probably spilled something on it, if this is the case then take the piano apart and do what you would do for a keyboard to remove juices. Or call a music shop, they will probably fix it. If you can get under the key, push up to loosen.