Things You'll Need:
- Screwdriver
- Tissues
- Gloves, if desired
- Thick paper, such as a business card, thinner cardboard or construction paper
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Step 1
Press down on the key that is sticking, along with the key next to it. Hold them down firmly and insert the tip of a screwdriver between them, directly in the middle.
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Step 2
Move the screwdriver slightly between the keys so it helps cause alternate movement in a direction the keys are not used to going in. Remove the screwdriver. This works for black and white keys. It is also effective to remove any objects or debris lodged around or under the keys that could be making it stick. Do this procedure carefully and slowly to make sure that there is nothing you need to remove.
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Step 3
Press down on the original white key that was sticking. If it is still sticking, repeat the procedure one more time. If this still doesn't unstick the key or keys, the next step is to try to get rid of any moisture that may be between or under the keys.
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Step 4
Fold the business card or a small piece of construction paper in half. Insert it between the sticking keys and the wood edge of the piano, so the paper is between the keys and wood, and a little under the front edge of the piano key.
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Step 5
Run the folded paper back and forth, wiggling a little, to collect any moisture or stickiness. If this doesn't work for unsticking the keys, the inside of the piano could be warped or damaged and you may need to call a piano repairman.
