Choosing a Keyboard Stand
A vital part of the keyboard is the piece that does not produce any music at all. Keyboard stands are responsible for making sure that the musician can play in comfort and that the instrument is secure in a certain position. The type of keyboard stand that you choose will be determined by a number of factors.
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$39.99  Quik-Lok Adjustable Second Tier For M-91 Keyboard Stand "Double your M-91 keyboard stand's carrying capacity with this second-tier addition from QuickLok. Tilt, height and depth are adjustable to hold your keyboard securely." MORE... | $99.99  On-Stage Stands KS-7902 2-Tier A Frame Keyboard Stand "Versatile A-frame keyboard stand lets you adjust the height and angle of your keyboards until they are just right for playing whether you are standing or seated. This lightweight, easy to hand-carry, 48"-wide stand is an outstanding value for anyone MORE... | $19.99  On-Stage Stands Standard Keyboard Stand The On-Stage Stands Standard Keyboard Stand is a great basic keyboard stand with solid construction and the patent-pending quikSQUEEZE adjustment system. Ideal for smaller keyboards (130 lbs. or less). Constructed from 1/2" x 1-1/8" tubing with MORE... | $109.99  On-Stage Stands KS-7903 3-Tier A-Frame Keyboard Stand Maximum width: 48". Maximum weight: 88 lbs. per tier. Keyboard arms are height and angle adjustable. MORE... |
$99.99  Yamaha L85 KEYBOARD STAND WOOD The Yamaha L85 Digital Piano Stand accessorizes your Yamaha P85 or P85S contemporary digital piano. The optional stand provides stability and optimum sound projection for the keyboard as well as a stylish appearance with a black finish (to match the P85). MORE... | $44.99  On-Stage Stands Heavy-Duty Single X Ergo Lok Keyboard Stand "The On-Stage Stands Heavy-Duty Single X Ergo Lok Keyboard Stand is a top-of-the-line single-X stand that's built for pro-level work with super heavy-duty tubing and welded construction. This heavy-duty keyboard stand supports 395 lbs. with height adj MORE... | $99.99  Yamaha L85S SILVER KEYBOARD STAND WOOD The Yamaha L-85S wooden stand for digital piano is an optional accessory for your Yamaha P-85 or P-85S contemporary digital keyboard. The Yamaha stand provides stability and optimum sound projection for the piano keyboard as well as a stylish appearance w MORE... | $149.00  Quik-Lok SL-820 2 Tier Fully Adjustable Keyboard Stand "The Quik-Lok SL-820 is a double-tier, fully adjustable slanting keyboard stand. Its solid, all-steel construction provides maximum sturdiness and ensures excellent structural support. The SL-820 stand's exclusive, patented, foldable design means you MORE... |
$49.99  Quik-Lok QLX-21 Double Braced Single Tier Keyboard Stand "The Quik-Lok double-braced keyboard stand boasts heavy welds on broad-diameter tubes to ensure a minimum of wobbling and years of reliable service. The Quik-Lok GLX-21 keyboard stand offers vVariable height positions: 37.4", 34.5", 30.7", MORE... | $199.99  K&M Table-Style Keyboard Stand "The K&M Table-Style Keyboard Stand is a professional, heavy-duty, all-purpose keyboard stand, suitable for any use. This versatile stand has many points of adjustment, including individual height-adjustment for each leg. Rubber pads on all contact points MORE... | $699.00  Solidstand Freedom Breakdown Keyboard Stand "The Freedom Breakdown Keyboard Stand from Solidstand is a portable version of their Freedom keyboard stand. The Freedom Breakdown stand adjusts without removing the keyboard. Up and down adjustments are accomplished simply with the touch of a foot pedal. MORE... | $399.00  Solidstand Freedom-X Keyboard Stand "The Freedom-X offers the same versatile height adjustment you've experienced on SolidStand's Freedom stand in a convenient, portable X-stand configuration." MORE... |
$49.99  Ultimate Support IQ-1000 Memory Lock X-Style Keyboard Stand "Ultimate Support's IQ-1000 X-style keyboard stand is armed with the Memory Lock, so stand always opens to the same height setting, and leveling cam-style end caps that allow stand to be stable even on uneven surfaces. Off-set legs leave more leg and MORE... | $99.99  Quik-Lok Z-726 Keyboard Stand "The Quik-Lok Z-726 music keyboard stand's ultra-rugged contruction and cool Z design make it perfect for hard road use. 34" wide. Base tier is 19-3/4" deep. Top tier is 12" deep. Height adjusts from 26-1/3" to 33-1/3". Height MORE... | $44.99  On-Stage Stands Deluxe X 2-Tier Keyboard Stand The On-Stage Stands Deluxe X keyboard stand's 2-tiers support up to 250 lbs and easily adjusts with a quikSQUEEZE adjustment system. Constructed from 3/4" tubing with 1" tubing on upper tier. 27" to 39" height adjustment and 11&quo MORE... | $59.99  On-Stage Stands Deluxe Heavy Duty X 2-Tier Keyboard Stand "Pro-level On-Stage Stands deluxe heavy-duty double-X keyboard stand is built with 2 tiers and styled for demanding musicians. Super heavy-duty tubing and welded construction support 395 lbs. on the bottom tier. Frame allows height adjustment from 27" MORE... |
The type of keyboard you use
High-end keyboards can be quite heavy, but many keyboards remain light and portable. A heavier keyboard, of course, will require a sturdier stand both to keep it in place and to prevent it from collapsing under the weight. Some styles of keyboard, such as digital pianos, include their own stand that gels with the rest of the instrument so that the appearance of a traditional piano is impressed upon the audience.
If you mainly use the keyboard to fool around at home, then a simple collapsible model may be the best for you. These stands are pretty inexpensive, and will get the job done when it comes to holding the keyboard level. Finding pianos for sale is easy at pianomusician.com.
How you play
If you are an informal keyboard player, then you may want to choose a stand that does not so much reflect the discipline of the piano. Serious players, however, may want to choose a stand that reflects the studious practice of the craft by lending a more solid appearance to the keyboard structure.
Keyboard players who specialize in performances, such as rock and roll, may want to consider stands that are sturdier in design. A lot of heavy playing of the keys usually results from a good performance, and the stand should be designed to absorb the impact of the hands.
Where you play
A lot of keyboard players need to have their keyboards with them for the performance; their keyboards are programmed with the range of sounds they will need for the performance, and therefore they cannot substitute for a venue keyboard. These players will need to find a stand that is as portable as possible while still lending a sturdy base for the instrument.
Keyboards which are intended to remain in place will not need a stand that can be moved around as easily. These stands can even include effects devices such as pedals, as they are not really expected to be detached from the keyboard very often, if at all.
Ergonomics
More and more musicians are becoming aware of the potential hazards posed by repetitive motion injury. Keyboardists can avoid this type of injury by selecting a keyboard stand that is adjusted to their height and arm length, or their position while sitting. This is pretty vital for anyone who plays their instrument often, as one of theses injuries may mean that you will be forced to quit playing.
Keyboard players who play multiple instruments at the same time also usually include several stand heights while performing, in order to differentiate quickly between which keyboard is to be used at the current moment in the song. Practicing the routine will allow you to automatically switch to the right keyboard based on height alone.
Keyboard stands are as vital to performance as keyboard cases are to properly maintaining and transporting your instrument.
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