Surface Piano

Pianos are wonderful music machines but they also represent potential dust =
magnet and can end up covered in unsightly fingerprints and marks over time=
 if not properly polished and cared for. But where do you start when polish=
ing your piano?

One common type of piano features a lacquer finish similar to your average =
pieces of household wooden furniture. You can see the grain of the wood und=
erneath the lacquer and if not properly polished you risk scratching and da=
maging the lacquer and the finish.

Surface Piano
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Some pianos are finished with polymer which results in a dark and reflectiv=
e surface that looks nice but is easily ruined by fingerprints and other ma=
rks. These sorts of pianos are more scratch resistant than lacquered pianos=
 and are also easier to get a high shine from.

Over time, piano keys naturally become soiled and marked with dirt and oils=
 from fingers. You can polish your piano keys easily using a soft, clean cl=
oth, lightly dampened with a mixture of water and mild soap or detergent. W=
ipe the keys back to front to ensure excess moisture does not leak into the=
 workings of the piano or between the keys and be sure to use another dry c=
loth to buff off the keys as you go.

Spray, buff, and enjoy your shiny piano! Buff high-gloss pianos in a circul=
ar motion. Always use a gentle microfiber cloth -- never use paper towels o=
r rough cloths to buff your high-gloss piano. We recommend Cory Excalibur c=
leaning cloth for flawless application and easy cleaning.

Piano keys should be cleansed with Cory Key-Brite, which is specially formu=
lated to cleanse the keys without a slippery or greasy residue. Piano polis=
h should only be used on the exterior surface of the piano, and you should =
avoid spraying cleaners on the action of your piano.

Yes! Cory is water based and free of waxes and oils, so it is safe to use o=
n any glossy lacquered surface. Tables, furniture, cabinets can all be clea=
ned safely and effectively with high-quality piano polish.

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owing how often to clean it and tune it will be super helpful.



The jolly middle is a glissando. On the piano it is not possible to do it c=
ontinuously but you have to move as continously as possible from the starti=
ng note to the end note. Note that this end note is noted "8va" hence you h=
ave to play it one octave higher than written.

Losses of carving to the ornate legs and other parts of the piano also requ=
ired attention. The first step was to undertake various solvent tests in di=
screet areas, to ascertain the best method of safely removing the dirt. The=
 solvent which proved most efficient was Industrial Methylated Spirits whic=
h allowed the dirt to be lifted from the varnish without affecting the lowe=
r layers and, more importantly, not disturbing the painted decoration.

For a first string preparation, try plastic straws. You can experiment with=
 the difference in sound between preparing with a straw between strings 1 a=
nd 2 and nothing between strings 2 and 3 of a unison set, and straws both b=
etween strings 1 and 2 and also between 2 and 3. Then try this: place a str=
aw between strings 2 and 3 only. Play the note. Then depress the una corda =
pedal (left pedal) and play the same note. Cool, right? Since the una corda=
 mechanism moves the action over so that the hammers hit fewer strings in t=
he multiple-unison sets, now you have two different prepared piano sounds a=
vailable at one key, using only the pedal and a single straw!

Cleaning fine musical instruments such as the piano is essential in ensurin=
g its longevity. Proper care and maintenance should be followed to avoid le=
tting dust, perspiration, and other harmful particles damage it. It is also=
 critical to choose the right cleaning products to use particularly for a p=
iano with a black finish. A well-maintained instrument will not only look g=
ood but sound good as well.

While it is not required to do a thorough cleaning every single day, make a=
 habit of dusting the piano with a soft cloth after each time you play. Thi=
s is to make certain that there are no sweat residue or body oils left on t=
he instrument. This clean-after-playing habit would help avoid seeking prof=
essional help often.

The care for ebony black piano and black lacquered piano is slightly differ=
ent from cleaning other pianos with a different sheen or finish. Dust, stre=
aks, and scratches are easily visible on them. This is the reason why regul=
ar furniture cleaning products should not be applied to these special music=
al instruments.

To give proper care to this delicate instrument, it is highly recommended t=
o choose cleaning products that are specially made for them. Choose the app=
ropriate cleaning cloth, cleaning solution, polishes, and conditioners if t=
hey are available to you. There is no risk involved and the result is satis=
factory. Products used for ebony black piano can work pretty well with poly=
 and lacquer finishes but avoid using satin sheen polish for the lacquer fi=
nish as it contains silicone which can be bad for it in the long run. Use o=
ther safe options such as soap and water solution if specially formulated c=
leaning products are unavailable.

The black lacquer finish is applied to the piano to protect the wood from b=
eing easily damaged as well as projecting a glossy luxurious look. However,=
 dirt and fingerprint smudges are easily visible due to this type of wood f=
inish. The good thing about it is that it can easily be removed. It only ne=
eds a regular cleaning routine, such as gently wiping it with a damp micro =
fabric cleaning cloth after dusting it off. You can polish black lacquer fi=
nish piano with the high-gloss polish, but only if you have to and do not g=
et heavy-handed on the spray. Do not forget to spray it on the cloth and no=
t directly on the piano. Ensure that you only use what is made for this typ=
e of finish. Never use silicone-based products.

One of the most frequently asked questions by piano owners is if it is okay=
 to polish the piano. Generally, manufacturers would suggest not polishing =
it as most polish products have the potential of ruining the finish in the =
long run. It might even contribute to the corroding of the mechanism if it =
reaches the insides of the instrument. That being said, there are some poli=
shing products today that can be safely used but sparingly. To avoid over-l=
ayering of chemicals onto the surface of the instrument, do not make it a h=
abit to polish it. You can do it but only if necessary.

It is never good to apply any cleaning product before dusting it off first.=
 Dust is the number one culprit in scratching the finish of the instrument.=
 It needs to be removed properly by using a feather duster. Gently dust the=
 surface as well as the keys. To pick up any remaining dust that was not re=
moved by the feather duster, get a soft damp cloth and gently wipe it off. =
Be sure to remove extra water from the cleaning cloth by wringing it thorou=
ghly. Do not forget to choose any soft cotton fabric and avoid using rough =
or coarse material.

Oftentimes after cleaning, streaks are visible on the surface of the piano =
with a black finish and this is due to the circular wiping pattern that peo=
ple are so used to doing when cleaning anything. Do it properly with long s=
traight strokes when wiping it with a damp soft fabric and then follow it u=
p immediately with a clean, dry cotton cloth. This method is a surefire way=
 to avoid streaking or puddling.

Just like in any cleaning product or polish, not all of them are created eq=
ual, and not all of them react the same way to every surface. If unsure of =
the polish, it is recommended to test its compatibility first in an inconsp=
icuous area. For an elegant black piano finish, you can never be too carefu=
l. Make this a habit before using any new product.

The soap and water solution is less risky than any other cleaning product o=
ut there, but only if a mild soap is used. For an ebony black piano, a mixt=
ure solution of 50/50 is just right to clean the surface particularly those=
 areas with hard stain or dirt. For those with a black lacquered finish, a =
mixture solution of just a coin-size drop of the liquid soap will do. You m=
ay also use oil soap as it works well with wood.

A mixture of denatured alcohol and water is also a great cleaning solution =
to piano black finishes. It is a type of alcohol where the ethanol content =
has been adjusted to work as a cleaning agent in furniture finishes. Make s=
ure to dilute the alcohol by using two parts water and one part denatured a=
lcohol to come up with the cleaning solution. Mix it first before applying =
using a micro fabric cleaning material. Let the solution sit for about half=
 a minute on areas with tough grime or mold for easy removal. Always wipe i=
t dry afterward.

When dealing with hard stains or heavy dirt, it is quite tempting to rub it=
 roughly to ensure that it is removed, but it will damage the surface of th=
e piano. It is best to leave the soap and water mixture on the area and let=
 the mixture softened it up for easy removal. The soap will not be absorbed=
 by the wood finish even if it suds up fast. It will also help in sanitizin=
g the area with the thickest dirt.

One of the misconceptions that most people have and still practice is the u=
se of furniture polish when cleaning musical instruments. These instruments=
 are delicate and in need of special care, but people get confused as the o=
uter layer of the piano is made of wood. For instance, the popular Pledge c=
an work great with all types of wood, but it was not created to be used on =
pianos. Those with satin finish piano owners would undoubtedly regret polis=
hing them with it as it will only leave grease on it. Just imagine what it =
would do if the inside mechanism was sprayed on as well; the grease buildup=
 will end up damaging not only the surface but the insides as well.

Regular Windex works great with removing heavy stain and tough dirt, but th=
ey are not to be used on ebony black pianos. The ammonia content of the pro=
duct would damage the finish of the instrument. Undoubtedly, the dirt would=
 be removed, but it would also leave a blue hue on the surface and potentia=
lly cause cracks to form that would lead to further damage.
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