Piano accessories
Metronome
Using a metronome during your practice sessions is essential, especially as a learner, to help you keep time and generate a regular tempo for the tune you’re playing. When used appropriately, it can help you develop better playing technique, feel for time and advance your playing better than any equipment.
Piano bench / stool
A good Piano bench is an essential accessory for correct posture and comfort so you can perform and practice endlessly. Your position is paramount when sitting to play the Piano. A good bench will allow a Pianist of any skill to play at the right height and enable the player to be comfortable while maintaining good posture.
Key things to keep in mind when looking for a Piano bench are:
Keyboard benches come in various styles; it is always best to research to get the bench that suits your needs. The recommendation is to get a bench that offers adjustable knobs that raise and lower the bench's seat, allowing anyone to set the bench at their ideal height.
Key things to keep in mind when looking for a Piano bench are:
- Make sure that the seat you choose has optimal cushioning for your comfort.
- Confirm that the bench/seat has height adjustment options to suit your height and preferences.
- Test the bench to see how far you can stretch your arms while playing.
- Visually, you may want to match the bench colour to your Piano or keyboard frame colour.
- Ensure the bench is ergonomic enough to meet your storage/portability needs.
Keyboard benches come in various styles; it is always best to research to get the bench that suits your needs. The recommendation is to get a bench that offers adjustable knobs that raise and lower the bench's seat, allowing anyone to set the bench at their ideal height.
Castors
Castors (wheels) are handy for both upright and grand Pianos. They are great for keeping your Piano mobile and stable to prevent it from tipping over. They allow you to move your piano around much easier and feel safer when playing.
They are designed to fit onto your piano's bottom for easy transportation. These heavy-duty wheels importantly have a 360 swivel and a brake.
They are designed to fit onto your piano's bottom for easy transportation. These heavy-duty wheels importantly have a 360 swivel and a brake.
Piano stand
A portable digital Piano keyboard player will need a stand to place their Piano to play. It is one of those necessary digital Piano accessories for any keyboard player that wishes to play their keyboard anywhere and on anything but a table or a desk. Like most products, there are a few different kinds of keyboard stands from which to choose. A few things to remember are height and adjustability options; portability; storage; weight and awkwardness (especially folded); durability (especially if you are a gigging musician); and, if you have multiple keyboards, look at having a tiered stand.
Sheet music stand
Read sheet music or regularly have notes on hand during your practice or performance. A sheet music stand will be necessary. A good sheet music stand is invaluable, especially one that is stable, durable and can hold a decent amount of material. Some music stands are highly portable, allowing the user to fold the stand into a small size, though sometimes at the cost of sturdy durability.
Music stand light
A good Piano light is necessary to aid your visibility of the music you are playing and the keyboard.
Consider using a standard desk lamp with an elongated bulb and an adjustable neck/head for upright and grand pianos to shine down on the music, eliminating shadows obscuring your sheet music and notes.
For a more portable option, consider the desk (portable) lamp with a clip for ideal lighting angles and a good lighting array area so that all of your music is easily visible.
A music stand light will significantly assist your performance. Even if the lights are on in the room, you may want to illuminate the sheet music to make it visible. Extra lighting will be essential if you are playing in a darker environment. Adjustable and powerful.
This will stop you from squinting to see your music notes. The lamp is the least important of all the accessories we've looked at thus far. However, it can still be a handy tool while playing the Piano. A well-placed lamp illuminating the sheet music and the Piano keys can help a Pianist concentrate when playing.
Consider using a standard desk lamp with an elongated bulb and an adjustable neck/head for upright and grand pianos to shine down on the music, eliminating shadows obscuring your sheet music and notes.
For a more portable option, consider the desk (portable) lamp with a clip for ideal lighting angles and a good lighting array area so that all of your music is easily visible.
A music stand light will significantly assist your performance. Even if the lights are on in the room, you may want to illuminate the sheet music to make it visible. Extra lighting will be essential if you are playing in a darker environment. Adjustable and powerful.
This will stop you from squinting to see your music notes. The lamp is the least important of all the accessories we've looked at thus far. However, it can still be a handy tool while playing the Piano. A well-placed lamp illuminating the sheet music and the Piano keys can help a Pianist concentrate when playing.
Protective covers
A good protective cover will free your Piano from dust and subsequent jamming of the keys and impact on the sound. It is also a preventative material that will reduce any costs you must endure from faults and damage.
Cleaning cloth
A Piano cleaning cloth is essential to keep the dust and grime off your Piano. Most acoustic Pianos will have a polished or wooden finish; wiping the instrument with a soft or microfiber cloth will avoid damaging the surface and keep your instrument shiny and clean.
Piano polish
In addition to cleaning cloths, a piano polish will add to the effort to keep the dust and grime off your piano and ensure its cleanliness. It would be best to use ONLY the prescribed types of polish in cleaning your piano. Avoid alcohol, soap, water, or other un-prescribed cleaning agents when cleaning your piano keys. These could cause lasting damage like swell, warped or cracked keys to your piano.