RE: Need help soldering music wire
I do all my piano wire soldering with cheap (2%) silver solder and a small butane torch. The only way it works for me is if I NEVER let the flame touch the joint area. Try applying the heat a good 1/2" from both sides of the joint. The flame seams to contaminate my squeeky clean joints and the solder won't stick. I also clean the thin copper wire with alcohol before and after wrapping.