Purchasing Adjustable Bench and Footstool
Adjustable Bench
You are required to have an adjustable bench or chair and footstool at home before your child can begin having individual lesson time at the piano. Good playing technique is dependent upon good posture and proper weight balance. Correct seating contributes to ease of playing and quality of sound.
Very few adjustable benches on the market meet the specifications needed to support appropriate and healthy piano posture for children. Your adjustable bench or chair needs to have a mechanism that instantly locks the seat into place at the desired height setting and must also have an adequate range of height settings.
Below are links to adjustable benches/chairs that are suitable for home practice. If you are considering purchasing an adjustable bench or chair that is not listed here, please consult the teacher first!
Exemplar Adjustable Height Music Bench
Frederick Adjustable Piano Chair
CPS Imports Adjustable Piano Chair
Adjustable Footstool
Below are links to examples of footstools for home practice. There are many others available that would work as well, but please consult the teacher before buying something that’s not listed here.
Young Musicians Lightweight Piano Footrest
Young Musicians Nested Piano Foot Rest
Young Musicians Traditional Piano Foot Rest