There’s a fantastic range of accessories available for your acoustic piano, digital piano or keyboard that
will help maintain its performance and improve playing. Here’s a look at a few essentialsEssential accessories
Like most instruments you can purchase a range of useful accessories for your
piano. Some will help maintain your instrument’s appearance and preserve the
sound quality that’s produced, while others will help improve playing when
you’re next practising or learning a new song. We’ve rounded up the top ten
accessories out there for your acoustic piano, digital piano or keyboard. Take a
look and see what you might need before you begin to play.Headphones
Recommended buy:
Gear4music – Roland RH-5 closed
stereo headphones
Price: £29/approx $
URL: http://www.gear4music.com
Most digital pianos and keyboards
come with a built-in headphone
jack. Use it to practise playing in
private. Good quality headphones
are essential for sound quality. Padded
varieties are also more comfortable if
they’re being used over long periods
of time and will help muffle out
background sounds around you.Piano stool
Recommended buy: Quiklok – Keyboard stool BX-
Price: £26.99/approx $49.99 URL: http://www.quiklok.it
A good quality stool is essential if you’re practising or playing over long periods of time. One that
comes with extra padding and the option to adjust its height is a bonus. Some varieties even
double up as storage so you can keep sheet music and your Piano for Beginners book in one
place. They are also able in a range of finishes.Piano cover
Recommended buy: Gator Cases GKC-
Price: £19.99/$39.99 URL: gatorcases.com
Preventing dust from settling on your piano will help to maintain its performance and reduce
the amount of cleaning needed. You can purchase covers in a range of different sizes, fabrics and
shapes to suit the style and size of your instrument. Some keyboard covers even double up as a
carry case so you can take it with you on the road.Keyboard stand
Recommended buy: Quiklok – Keyboard stand T/
Price: £16.99/approx $39.99 URL: http://www.quiklok.it
Not all keyboards come with a stand. Some stands come at a fixed height while others are
adjustable, which is fantastic if you’re playing as part of a band and need to stand during a
performance. They are also available in different colours, sizes and shapes depending on what
suits your needs.Getting started