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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$49.95  On-Stage Stands Pro Platform Keyboard Stand The On-Stage Stands Pro Platform Stand has you covered if you've got a large keyboard or a heavy vintage one. Like to mix it up with a keyboard/other component combo? This stand is the one. It has a 230-lb. capacity with 26" to 43" height an MORE... | $99.99  ProLine 2 Tier Double X-Braced Keyboard Stand "The 2 Tier Keyboard Stand from ProLine can support medium to full-sized keyboards at two levels. Sturdy and easily adjustable, it also works well with DJ gear and mixers. Features locking height and width adjustments, quick-release levers, and fully weld MORE... | $99.99  ProLine ProLine PL700Z Folding Z Keyboard Stand "The ProLine PL700Z Folding Z Keyboard Stand has sleek looks and the strength to support up to 375 lbs. It will accommodate electronic keyboards from 55 to 88 keys, or DJ equipment and music mixers. Z shape means you can play from the front or the back of MORE... | $49.99  ProLine Quick Release Single X-Brace Keyboard Stand "This PL-200 Keyboard Stand from ProLine can support medium to full-sized keyboards. Sturdy and easily adjustable, it also works well with DJ equipment and music mixers. Features locking height and width adjustments, quick-release levers and fully-welded MORE... |
$59.99  ProLine Quick Release Double X-Brace Keyboard Stand "This PL-400 Quick Release Double X-Brace Keyboard Stand from ProLine can support medium to full-sized keyboards. Sturdy and easily adjustable, it also works well with DJ equipment and music mixers. Features locking height and width adjustments, quick-rel MORE... | $29.99  ProLine PL-100 Single Braced X Keyboard Stand "The ProLine PL-100 Keyboard Stand is a metal x-stand without a clutch mechanism that could wear out over time.ÿProline's sturdy keyboard stands support medium to full-sized keyboards, as well as DJ gear and mixers. With fully-welded contact poin MORE... | $74.99  Roland KS-18Z Keyboard Stand - 88 Keys "Roland's KS-18Z Keyboard Stand is attractive, easy to transport, and sturdy enough to hold even the heaviest 88-key music keyboard securely." MORE... | $99.99  Quik-Lok M-91 Monolith Single-Tier Keyboard Stand "The single-tier Quik-Lok M-91 music keyboard stand gives you more knee room and lets you move your feet around with unrestricted abandon. Height-adjustable; computer-welded, lightweight steel. The keyboard stand folds and locks in seconds into a compact, MORE... |
$299.99  K&M Spider Pro Keyboard Stand "The K&M Spider Pro combines innovative design with modern technology in a functional, stylish unit that's as much art is it is performance accessory. This innovative keyboard stand is built with a sturdy aluminum column that adjusts to variable heigh MORE... | $44.99  On-Stage Stands Heavy-Duty Deluxe X ERGO-LOK Keyboard Stand "The pro-level On-Stage Stands Heavy-Duty Deluxe X Ergo Lok Keyboard Stand is built and styled for demanding musicians. Super heavy-duty tubing and welded construction support up to 395 lbs. Double-X frame allows height adjustment from 27"-39" a MORE... | $59.99  Quik-Lok Single Tier Keyboard Stand Save BIG when you buy today! MORE... | $49.99  K&M Bag for Spider Pro Keyboard Stand "Bag from K&M to store and transport the Sprider Pro keyboard stand. Waterproof, sturdy nylon fabric. Gig bag for stand features a wrap-around zipper and 2 nylon handles." MORE... |
$399.99  Ultimate Support AX-90P Apex Column Keyboard Stand "The Quad Pod design of the Ultimate AX-90P gives it more stability than the standard column-style keyboard stand. Its four legs provide increased tip resistance and improved center of gravity. The legs lock in place while you're playing for an immova MORE... | $49.99  Quik-Lok KDS450MA Profile Multi-Adjustable Keyboard Stand "The multi-adjustable Quik-Lok KDS450MA keyboard stand works with a wide range of keyboard models and adjusts both in height and width. The stand's standard height is 23-1/4" (59.3cm), with a width 24" (61.2cm). It's adjustable to a heig MORE... | $99.99  Ultimate Support IQ-3000 Double Brace X Style Keyboard Stand "With its die-cast Memory Lock function that remembers the optimal height you usually open it to, it's no wonder Ultimate Support named this the IQ-3000 Keyboard Stand. The height is adjustable from 28.75" to 37" with a setting every 7.5° MORE... | $119.99  "Standtastic 100 KSB 48"" Single-Tier Keyboard Stand with Deluxe Bag" This Standtastic 100 KSB keyboard stand features a lightweight aluminum frame with steel stress points; 30-second set up/teardown; no keyboard bounce. 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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