Your pianos "action" should be a smooth responsive silent mechanism. Pedals which control your sustain and softness must also be quiet,smooth and instantly responsive. Your pianos keys must be sensitive to touch and to your dynamics, instantly co-operative.

The Piano has well over 8000 parts, many move repeatedly and so require lubricant and occasional adjustments. It is VITALLY important to lubricate pianos every ten or so years. Sooner if played very often.Without proper lubrication the piano wears it self out quickly. When lubrication is neglected your piano presents you an unresponsive touch, even stiff or heavy and will also become rather noisy and your damping function will also become sluggish.

I do not use powder lubricants as they attract moisture and rust. The lubricant I use, is called "Protec" it is from the USA and is a type of polymer suspended in alcohol and is an excellent specialist piano lubricant. It has the unique ability to work it's way into felts bushings, climb wire and work it's way into active axles and leathers so to lubricate preserve and protect. It is $35 for 4fl oz. I use approx 4fl oz for the upright pianos, and a little more is used on larger uprights and grands.

Most upright pianos, $235 for full lubrication service of Action, Keys and Pedal trap. Most Grand Pianos, $260 for full lubrication service of Action Keys Lyre Grand dampers and Sostenuto.