Do you come away from the piano with a sore neck or back after practising? Are you uncomfortable while you’re playing? Do you get fatigued way more quickly than you think you should? If you’ve answered “yes” to any of these, a possible cause may be that your music is positioned too low. Help is at hand - check out my tutorial for some tips on how to address this common issue.
0:33 Music-stand often too low on upright and digital pianos
0:59 Incorrect height of music potential cause of postural problems while playing
1:17 Music should be roughly at eye-level for free, poised and balanced position of head and neck
1:38 Introducing my system of blocks of wood for adjusting height of music to suit different students
2:13 Especially for adult students, I recommend using an independent, adjustable music stand to go behind a digital piano
2:41 Suggestions for how to prop the music up higher on an upright piano
3:00 Ensure your glasses (if you wear them) are working well for you
3:45 Concluding Summary