| Choosing a bench for the piano is quite different from | | | | most of the time, this gets the most wear and tear. |
| picking an ordinary house bench. You will use it for a | | | | There are two kinds of piano benches based on size - |
| different purpose; therefore, the demands differ. Firstly, | | | | the single and the duet. As the name hints, the single |
| the bench will be used while doing something, | | | | can accommodate one person, and the duet can |
| particularly playing the piano, so the bench must not | | | | provide a seat for two people. A duet is usually |
| only be comfortable to sit on but also not hinder the | | | | provided with a new piano. Unless you prefer a |
| pianist's performance. | | | | different type, a visit to the furniture shop becomes |
| Sometimes, the comfort level of the pianist affects the | | | | unnecessary. |
| performance and quality of the music. The posture, in | | | | The kind of bench for the piano should match the |
| particular, affects the motion of the person as he goes | | | | specifications of the piano itself. If the piano is an |
| along playing the instrument. In a concerto, for example, | | | | upright, a grand or a baby grand, the bench should |
| where the pianist plays for hours, the bench should | | | | match the size of the piano. There is a wide selection |
| really support the weight of the pianist as well as give | | | | of benches available in the market made for specific |
| the performer comfort while playing. | | | | types of pianos, so there will not be much difficulty in |
| There are some specifications to be looked into when | | | | choosing the right one for the right piano. |
| choosing for the right piano bench. Usually, a brand | | | | Consider the look and style of the piano bench. If you |
| new piano comes with a bench. It is padded with a | | | | want it to match the piano, select a design for the |
| lift-up compartment for storage of musical scores. Its | | | | bench that complements that of the piano. In that |
| height is determined according to the average adult. If | | | | sense, anyone who sees these two items will have |
| the pianist is a child, this kind of seat would not be | | | | the impression that they were bought together and |
| appropriate since it does not take into consideration | | | | that they really belong to one another. For example, |
| the child's size causing him/her to play uncomfortably. | | | | the artist bench comes with an apron that conceals |
| In this case, an adjustable piano bench would be best. | | | | the adjustment knobs of the bench; therefore, it would |
| This is an ideal solution especially if an adult also plays | | | | be appropriate to have an artist's bench |
| on the same piano. You just have to adjust the height | | | | accompanying a grand piano. It provides a classic style |
| of the bench using a handle or a hand crank, | | | | that compliments the grand piano. |
| depending on the height of the person using it. In | | | | An average piano has a lifetime ranging to fifty to a |
| addition, the usual piano bench is made of wood, so | | | | hundred years, which means through very good |
| you must take extra care that termites do not ruin the | | | | maintenance, the bench can also reach the same |
| bench or worse, the piano. You should choose a | | | | lifetime. |
| leather of high quality for the padded seat because, | | | | |