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by Jim63
14 Jul 2009, 14:22
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Fingers sticking to keys
Replies: 13
Views: 22198

Re: Fingers sticking to keys

The fan is working thankfully, except for the music being blown about. It seems when the temperature goes over about 72f I get the slightly damp fingertips. I think it's nothing more than the 'normal' moisture that produces fingerprints and that gives the grip when grasping anything, but it sure has...
by Jim63
13 Jul 2009, 15:05
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Fingers sticking to keys
Replies: 13
Views: 22198

Re: Fingers sticking to keys

I would assume the keys are plastic on a 1980's Yamaha. I had the same problem on my old 1900's piano which would have had ivory keys. The alcohol sounds a good idea which I'll try, thanks for that. I've just got a desk fan and stood it next to me and so far that seems to be keeping my fingers a lot...
by Jim63
12 Jul 2009, 15:32
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Fingers sticking to keys
Replies: 13
Views: 22198

Re: Fingers sticking to keys

I've cleaned the keys with Cory key-brite and the keys are perfect, but it's my fingers that are the problem. It's the moisture that produces fingerprints, I've scrubbed my hands, but as soon as I get warm my fingers sweat, when it's cooler there's no problem. It's such a slight amount of moisture o...
by Jim63
12 Jul 2009, 13:28
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: HELP! - piano nerves - Does anyone else suffer?
Replies: 21
Views: 25383

Re: HELP! - piano nerves - Does anyone else suffer?

Thank heavens I'm not alone with nerves. I returned to playing after a break of 30 years, now I realise what a waste that time lost has been. At Christmas I replaced my old piano with a Yamaha U3 and have been enjoying playing so much that I thought lessons would give me reason to continue. First le...
by Jim63
12 Jul 2009, 13:12
Forum: Learning & Teaching Piano
Topic: Fingers sticking to keys
Replies: 13
Views: 22198

Fingers sticking to keys

Has anyone tips for dealing with sweaty fingers now summer is here ? I returned to playing at Christmas after replacing my old piano with a Yamaha U3. Now hotter weather is here an old problem I remember from 30 years ago when I last played. The only temporary help after washing and drying is to dus...