A piano bench is a vital component for practice and performance, plus it can be a beautiful addition for interior decorations. The styles of piano benches range from unfinished pieces to deluxe concert designs in 100% pigskin leather. The various colors for new benches can be walnut, mahogany, white and black in unpolished and polished satin finishes.
Generally the height of the bench will be fixed on duo models, but you can find adjustable seating heights to suit your requirements if you are tall. The adjustable designs come with handles which allows users to move the seat to match the piano height. The traditional models will all have music storage inside. The standard benches are often designed with solid wood top, but you can find padded tops if you want more comfort. Double piano benches will have enough space to seat two persons, plus ample storage. This will be ideal for duo and repertoire performance which requires four hands.
The majority of the piano benches that you can purchase online will be brand new with detachable legs inside the package. You can easily assemble your new bench by sitting down and placing the body of the bench on top of your legs. Before tightening up the lock washer, you can put the bench on a carpeted floor to check if the legs are lined up flawlessly. Apply pressure to the bench table over any leg which is not parallel to the ground. This conclusive action will tighten the leg nuts properly and lock them in position for stable seating.
Most people will search for a piano bench when they buy a grand piano or a keyboard and the original bench is unusable or is damaged. Schools, churches and various other municipal organizations often put unnecessary stress on the first bench, which cause them to become shattered or they may simply disappear. Students often get benches based on advice from their instructor who might request upgrading to an appropriate height for the piano. The younger students usually have inappropriate hand coordination and would need the right sized bench based on their height. Various other musicians use the adjustable bench for their rehearsal and performance including harpists and guitarists who also need to have the correct sitting posture.
In general, benches are often used as furniture and will be sold by some furniture companies. However, these benches might not have the normal height requirements for the piano as would a standard piano bench, so it is important to check the dimensions carefully before making a purchase. Also double check the specifications to ensure that you are not buying the ones advertised for organs, because these will be too high for the regular acoustic pianos.
