A double piano bench is a specialty bench, designed for two persons to be seated comfortably at the piano. Several styles of the bench exist including models that are adjustable and have extra storages compartments. The double bench is popular with music educators, performers and hobbyists alike.
The adjustable double piano bench has dual adjustable seating, allowing each player to adjust to their preferred bench height. The bench is approx. forty five inches long, thirteen inches deep and adjusts from nineteen to twenty four inches in bench height. Each seat has padded top is fully upholstered and finished in a diamond style button configuration. The adjustable handles/knobs are located on each end of the bench frame so that each player can readily adjust his/her seat.
Other models include double benches that are upholstered in genuine leather covering. Leather cowhide covering is ideal for benches that will have heavy daily usage making it a favorite with professional musicians and teachers. One leather model that is highly popular has a single bench seat with music storage. This allows one player, maximum space, allowing proper boy coordination in all ranges of the keyboard. The leather double adjustable piano bench has a heavy duty iron lifting mechanism that is rugged and will withstand constant daily usage, its wooden frame being made of solid hardwoods.
A double piano bench is designed to make seating for two players, more manageable at one piano keyboard. Instead of having two benches which are cumbersome and bulky, the double bench will allow dual seating that is functional and visually acceptable. The studio, practice room or performance venue will be aesthetically more acceptable and less cluttered with the usage of a double bench. A double bench is easily moveable and overall more compact and easier to handle than two standard benches combined.
Teachers and parents of younger students often prefer the double piano bench because it allows them to come in closer contact with their students, sitting next to the pupil they can observe body and hand coordination as well as play along with them in simple duets, improving musical timing and ensemble skills. Students at the intermediate to advanced levels will enjoy the four hand literature, the classical literature being varied and rich in this genre. The double bench will be a functional tool and an added asset to any pianist or performer interested in piano for four hands compositions.
Double piano benches are available from a variety of sources. The best option for finding the best price and selection is to find a niche website online. This type of business usually specializes in specific products, buying and selling the piano bench in large quantities. They offer competitive pricing and will ship directly to your home or business. The benches are already assembled; only the legs are disassembled and can be easily attached using the enclosed instructions. Pricing for double benches can vary significantly but you can successfully find moderately priced, discounted benches to be of great quality and a reasonable price.
