Music stands

woof · Post by **woof** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 1:32 pm

I am going to get a music stand to make practices a little
easier. On the web the prices vary from $14 - waytoomuch. What sort of
things/features should one look for in a decent stand? Also re metronomes. Same
question; as prices range considerably what features are most important in a
decent metronome?

embum79 · Post by **embum79** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 2:52 pm

Depends what you are going to be using it for. If you're
just looking for one for practice, any cheapo stand will be sufficient (that's
the kind I have). [:)] Of course there are many fancy ones that are mainly for
performance or show. But if you are going to be performing somewhere, there are
usually stands available for you. Also, the cheapo fold-up stands are the
easiest to carry around!

embum79 · Post by **embum79** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 2:53 pm

Oops.. forgot to respond about the metronome. Cheap
metronomes are usually sufficient too. Really all you need is something that
goes "tick tock." [:)]

woof · Post by **woof** » Sat Feb 28, 2004 4:08 pm

[quote] ---------------- On 2/28/2004 2:53:50 PM Oops..
forgot to respond about the metronome. Cheap metronomes are usually sufficient
too. Really all you need is something that goes "tick tock."
[:)] ---------------- [/quote] Thanks Emily- just for practice- by popular
request of family and neighbors I will not be performing in
public!!LOL[:bigsmile:]

FluteDiddy · Post by **FluteDiddy** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 7:54 am

Its good to have a fold up to take places but they aren't
as stable as you would like so if its just for at home, I would suggest a more
solid stand. Its better to have two, a solid one for home and a fold up. If you
can only afford one the fold ups work out fine.

woof · Post by **woof** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 1:33 pm

[quote] ---------------- On 2/29/2004 7:54:57 AM Its good
to have a fold up to take places but they aren't as stable as you would like so
if its just for at home, I would suggest a more solid stand. ----------------
[/quote] Thanks f-diddy. good idea. I may go with just a fold up one and hope
that it is steady enough. I move from room to room to practice in so the fold up
may be nicer to tote around.

Kristin · Post by **Kristin** » Sun Feb 29, 2004 2:04 pm

I have a metal fold up stand for use at home, and the few
times that stands aren't provided when I'm performing. I find it stable
enough.. I haven't had any problems with it. It's also easy to adjust to
sitting and standing heights depending on the use.