Personally, I would always recommend using an adjustable piano stool at the piano. However, if this is not an option and you’re using a swivel, office-style chair instead, here are a few of the “dos and don’ts” to help minimise discomfort and optimise your playing.
This excerpt is taken from my longer tutorial “Sitting Pretty – Is Your Piano Stool the Right Height”. For more information, be sure to check it out.
0:22 Discussion on using an office-style swivel chair to sit on at the piano
0:54 Do not swivel!
2:05 Have seat as level as possible
2:49 If the chair has arms – remove them!
3:11 Don’t rest your back against the back of the chair
3:52 Sit on front half of stool