Piano Bench

Grand Piano Bench Buying Tips: Three Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a Bench

Replacing your bench an easy process if you bear in mind some basic factors regarding the purpose and construction as well as the various brands and prices of piano benches. Before you buy it will be in your best interest to consider how you will use your new grand piano bench and pick a bench that is most suitable for your needs. All acoustic and digital grand, baby grand pianos have relatively the same keyboard height so all models should function properly for your piano. Benches designed for organs or as general furniture are probably not standard height for your piano and should be carefully measured before purchasing. Several questions should be asked relating to how much you use your piano bench and to the general setting, whether it will be for home use, or for institutional or school usage

Several styles are available each specific style having several models including various legs and finishes. One of the most popular style benches is the adjustable pianobench which is height variable allowing the player to adjust to the proper position at his/her grand piano improving technique and increasing overall comfort. Adjustable style benches have a fully padded seat with vinyl or leather covering with the most popular deluxe models having music storage, the seat being hinged to allow for out of sight storage. Adjustable grand piano benches are ideal for young students as well as the professional musician being comfortable and functional yet elegant enough for any interior décor.

Another popular model is the traditional duet piano bench, being the standard bench model and originally factory supplied with many grand and baby grand pianos. Features include an extra long seat that is ample for any player with roomy music storage beneath the hinged top. Finishes and leg styles are available to fit a variety of furniture styles enabling a close match to many colors. While the duet grand piano bench is ideal for home use it is also preferred by many institutions due to its rigid construction being available with all wood materials. The duet bench is available with a finished wood top or with padded materials in vinyl or leather.

The double or duo piano bench is a favorite of many educators and performers, allowing two players to comfortably sit at one piano. Advantages of the double bench are numerous, from a teaching standpoint many instructors will use the duo bench in their studio so that they can sit at the piano with their pupil observing or demonstrating good technical practices or by accompanying the student. Pianist who perform playing four hand literature require the double bench, many choosing the duo grand piano bench that has separate individual seats for each player, he/she being able to independently adjust the bench seat to the correct position in relation to stature or body height.

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Pianist who perform playing four hand literature require the double bench, many choosing the duo grand piano bench that has separate individual seats for each player, he/she being able to independently adjust the bench seat to the correct position in relation to stature or body height.</p>

OSP Adjustable Height Leather Piano Bench – Artist Pro Series

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