Whether you stand or sit to play your keyboard or digital piano is often a mix personal choice and the setting you are in, but chances are you’ll want to sit down and play at some point. When you do, it’s definitely worth investing in at least a basic keyboard bench or stool.
Yes, you could get by with an ordinary chair, perhaps plumped up with cushions to get you to the right height, but it will be unlikely to help your posture or put you in the correct position for playing properly.
You don’t have to spend a huge amount on a keyboard bench, but it’s useful to buy one that’s comfortable and adjustable to several heights, particularly if more than one person is going to use it or you will use it at keyboards on stands set up differently.
The Yamaha PK-BB1 keyboard bench is a good basic X-style design that’s reasonably easy to adjust to seat at a height anywhere from 17.5 to 19.5 inches.
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The extra-wide JamStands LB100 keyboard bench is a heavy duty, large sized steel bench with a safe, dual-locking system that securely supports up to 360 lbs. You’ll stay comfortable with a deluxe 3 inch thick padded seat, a 4-position height adjustable stand, and the whole thing folds flat for easy transport or storage.
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I know what I said about choosing a seat that can be height adjusted, but if you know you need a 19.5-inch high bench, the On-Stage Flip-Top Keyboard Bench is one to go for. It’s good because as well as having the padded seat and being of sturdy construction, it’s also got a handy storage box under the seat which can be used for music, notes and other items.
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