How to choose a chair for a piano? A few practical tips

Choosing the right piano chair is extremely important. After all, it depends not only on how well the musician will feel during classes, but also on the correctness of his posture. Particular attention should be paid to choosing a chair or a banquet for a child.

Nowadays in shops you can see many options for every taste. What can be a chair for a piano?

• Specialized adjustable bench.
• A special round chair with a mechanism that allows it to rotate.
• Rectangular banquet on four legs.
• Folding chair for piano.
• Exclusive wooden chair.
• A banquet with a height adjustment mechanism and a separate box in which notes can be stored.
• A banquet or bench on two rectangular legs, allowing you to adjust the height of the seat.
• Stools and much more.

Of course, if you select a chair for the piano, on which the child will sit, it is better to immediately stop at the model, which can be adjusted in height. After all, the baby will grow, and therefore on a too high chair, it will in time simply be uncomfortable to sit. If it is assumed that only adult musicians will use the instrument, it is best to buy a massive bakket made of wood or leather - they look very solid, in addition, they are distinguished by their strength and durability.

As for folding models, they are more suitable for those who, for example, participate in a group and often perform in different places, and the instrument (most often it's an electronic piano) and all the other accessories must carry with them.

The classical version, which can be seen in almost all music schools, is a rotating piano chair. For beginners, this is a very convenient option, because such models give greater freedom of movement.

Regardless of what you choose in the end, before buying, check whether you can sit properly in your new chair and whether you are experiencing any discomfort. There are several criteria that will help you make sure that you are not mistaken with the purchase:

• When you sit on the edge of a chair, your back remains in a straight position, the hands are just above the keys of the instrument, and the elbows are slightly bent;
• The legs stand firmly on a special stand or on the floor, next to the piano pedals;
• Regardless of the growth of the musician, his feet should be at a right angle, and the chair itself should in no case be unsteady.

It is important to choose not only a suitable model, but also a reliable manufacturer. Unfortunately, the modern market is flooded with cheap, but low-quality goods, and furniture is no exception. Before you make a purchase, check how well all the elements are securely attached, whether the chair can be disassembled if necessary, if the height adjustment mechanism works well (especially last point, if you buy a screwed chair for the piano). Feel free to try out the furniture: appreciate how comfortable it is for you to sit in different positions, whether it is at the same time to maintain a correct posture, whether your movements are not constrained. If everything is in order, it remains for small - to buy the chosen chair and enjoy the game on your favorite instrument in a comfortable environment!