Why do some of my piano keys not work?

There are three possibilities. A string may be broken, the mechanism may be broken, or the mechanism may at some point be out of alignment. You cannot fix a broken string. If you have the old string, or the piano is a current model, a piano repairer may be able to replace it for you.

Can digital piano be repaired?

Though digital keyboards and pianos do last for a long time, there are some occasional defects which you will need to get repaired. Getting it repaired from a qualified professional or an authorized servicing center is your best bet. The brand of keyboard or piano should not matter much for repair work.

How do I change the pitch on my keyboard?

[P-45/P-71] How do I transpose the keyboard?

1. To transpose the pitch down (to play lower notes than the actual keys) While holding down [GRAND PIANO/FUNCTION] button, press the F6 key once to decrease by 1 semitone.
2. To transpose the pitch up (to play higher notes than the actual keys)
3. To restore the original pitch.

How long do digital pianos last?

Digital pianos last between 20 – 50 years. High-end digital pianos are built better structurally. They use better electrical parts, solid plastic, tougher metal, and piano keys that can withstand heavy wear and tear. Low-end digital pianos do not have the same lifespan, but with average care can last for many years.

What causes dead piano keys?

A piano key is considered “dead” when it does not make a sound when struck. This is a common occurrence with pianos both new and old, especially in Florida. When excessive moisture is present in the air, it often gets into the felt strips and pieces on the piano and causes them to swell.

Can you tune an electronic keyboard?

Digital pianos/keyboards just use built-in pre-recorded sounds, so there is no mechanism that can gradually become out of tune in the way that the strings of acoustic pianos do over time.

How do you transpose between keys?

The easiest way to go about transposing is to fill in your new key signature, your time signature (which will not change at all), and write out every note paying close attention to the interval between your original notes and transposed notes, plus the intervals between the notes in the individual measures.

Can broken piano keys be fixed?

Repairing piano keys is sometimes a matter of giving the sticky key a slight wiggle to help everything fall back into place. But you could risk further damaging your piano by trying to mend a key yourself. The best course of action is to work with a professional who can identify and address the root of the problem.

Why does my digital piano make a clicking sound?

There are a range of other factors that might influence digital piano key noise – the weights in the keys may come loose and move about when playing, causing a clicking sound. You might spill something on the piano, or have dust get in underneath, which causes excess noise.

What happens if one switch fails on a piano?

If you brush the key lightly there will be a greater time between both switches being made, in contrast if you strike the key hard the switches make much quicker. If however one switch fails, generally the piano will play the key at full volume as only one switch makes.

What does it mean when a piano key sounds loud?

If you have a velocity sensitive piano or keyboard each key has 2 switches, it detects how hard the key has been pressed. If you press it gently you get a quiet sound, if you hit it hard you get a louder sound.

How can you tell a real piano from a digital piano?

The principal of a real piano action is that you get a sound when a hammer strikes the string, so even though this doesn’t happen in a digital piano, you won’t get a real piano feeling unless the key hits something. That’s what you’re feeling when you play a digital piano – the key striking the bottom of the keybed.