Piano key weight adjustment

1. How heavy should piano keys be?
2. Is it possible to make piano keys lighter?
3. How do I make my piano keys heavier?

How heavy should piano keys be?

A reading of 50 grams is about standard. Depending on the piano, however, it may be considerably more or less, anywhere from 30 to over 70 grams. Note that the key may not go all the way down.

Is it possible to make piano keys lighter?

Some techs actually glue 1 or 2 coins underneath the front of the key to make it lighter. It works quite well honestly, as i have played one of such pianos. There are ALWAYS tradeoffs. In this case, the action will have a slower response.

How do I make my piano keys heavier?

Re: How can i make my upright piano keys heavier? A couple of possibilities: A tech can slightly strengthen hammer return springs and even make the dampers lift a bit earlier. Add lead to the back end of the keys. Install new balance rail pins that have the sprigns in them - available through Schaff supply co.