Tips and Tricks on How to Fix Annoying Piano ‘Buzzing’

A very common issue piano technicians encounter are buzzes and rattles. Buzzes and rattles can be very frustrating and time consuming!

A good percentage of the buzzes and rattles come from the piano itself and are easily accessible. The other 25% of the buzzes are things in the room- a lamp, a picture frame, wall décor etc.

What's actually going on in the piano - everything has a natural vibration, everything vibrates at it's own frequency. Because every frequency is represented on the piano, chances are, if there is anything slightly loose or in the house like décor, chances are, that natural frequency will be represented on the piano as well. So when you play it, THAT is what causes the buzz.

So take a look around and touch things-metal things in particular. Things that are often the culprit are hinges and loose screws. Touch the screws, the lid prop, hinges and washers and/or things in the trap work as well as the pedals. Check the casters, fallboard, the lock and the springs inside of the lock and sometimes even the bench can be a culprit!

Buzz and rattle tip! It's easier to find the source of the buzzing when you have someone to help. A second person can constantly play while you listen and search around. Once found, the solution is to to tighten whatever is causing the rattling and buzzing! Ultimately, everything has to be snug- it cannot be slightly separated, the separation creates that obnoxious buzz.

There are some buzzes that require taking the action out or work on the soundboard- but that's relatively uncommon. We hope these tips and tricks will help you and the care and maintenance on your piano!


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