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A piano keyboard height measured from the floor to the top of the white keys will approximate 28 1/2 inches. This is typically well adjusted for the average adult player.
- At what height should a keyboard be?
- Are all piano keyboards the same height?
- What is the correct height for a piano stool?
At what height should a keyboard be?
Your keyboard should be at a height that allows your elbows to be bent about 90 degrees and close to your sides. Many keyboards and keyboard trays have wrist supports to help keep your wrists in a neutral, almost straight position. But wrist pads are just there for brief rests.
Are all piano keyboards the same height?
Most upright pianos have keyboards that are lower than grand pianos, yet some of large uprights from decades ago actually have higher keyboards than grand pianos! The height of keyboards on pianos also differs by region. ... Yet, on American pianos, the height is usually just right!
What is the correct height for a piano stool?
The standard stool height is 19.5 inches (50cm). Most pianists and teachers ask the pianist to sit with the elbow at the height of the keyboard when in the ready to play position. However, different players feel comfortable at different heights.
