A piano stool, or keyboard bench, is a seat set to the right height for the keys, made as a compact adjustable stool or a solid wood flip-top bench with sheet music storage.
About Piano Stools & Keyboard Benches
A stable seat at the right height does more for your playing than most accessories. Sitting too low or too high strains your wrists and back, while a wobbly household chair is a constant distraction. A dedicated piano stool or keyboard bench puts you at the correct playing position and stays put through every practice session and performance.
The SWAMP range covers height adjustable keyboard stools, padded solid wood piano benches from Donner and On-Stage, a premium Konig & Meyer adjustable bench, and a two-seater duet bench for lessons and four-hands playing. Flip-top bench designs add sheet music storage under the seat and suit home pianos, while lighter stools suit gigging keyboard players. Pair yours with a keyboard stand, sustain pedal or keyboard case, or browse the full pianos and keyboards range.
Piano Stool FAQs
What height should a piano stool be?
Most piano stools sit around 48 to 60cm high. The right height lets your forearms sit level with the keys with relaxed shoulders. If several people share the piano, an adjustable stool or bench is the easiest way to keep everyone comfortable.
What is the difference between a piano stool and a piano bench?
A stool is a compact single seat, often height adjustable, while a bench is wider with a padded rectangular top, and duet benches seat two players side by side. Benches suit home and studio pianos; adjustable stools are handy for shared or portable setups.
Do keyboard stools work with digital pianos?
Yes. Keyboard stools and piano benches suit any instrument set at standard keyboard height, including digital pianos, stage pianos and keyboards on stands. Just check the seat height range matches your setup.
