Ebony Wood
how can i tell if my piano keys are made of ivory and ebony?
The white keys are made up of two pieces. One if the front of the key and one on top of the key. They have a wood pattern to them and have developed a yellowish tint. The black keys are made up of one piece and also have a wood like pattern to them.
It depends on how old your piano is. If it was made before the 1920's, there is a good chance they are made of ivory. After the 1920's, good chance they are made from plastic. Also if the keys are made of two pieces, it is a good indication of authentic ivory. Real ivory keytops are in two pieces, a head piece and tail piece. Look for a dividing line at the point the key gets narrower. If the keytop is one piece, it's plastic. If it's in two pieces, it's probably real ivory.
There are a few tests you can do to test if its real ivory. Heat up a needle and press it into one of the keys (preferably a place that will not be visible). If it presses into the key and "melts" it, it is platic. If not, you have ivory.
Another is to hold an ultravoilet light to the keys. If they appear vibrant white or a blue-violet color, you may have authentic ivory.
Hope that helped.
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