When you first bring your piano, you’re likely to be very excited about your new purchase, and you should be! Buying a piano is an exciting investment in your future as a musician. But you must be careful not to make a common mistake and put it in a bad location. Here are five places where you should not put your piano.
These are applicable to both digital and acoustic pianos.
A piano cover is a must for any person who has a piano that is not used on a daily basis. Many older pianos are placed in back rooms and not cared for as part of the regular upkeep of the household and suffer from deterioration at much earlier ages as a result. A piano cover can protect a piano from early aging by protecting it from the dust, mildew, sunlight and dampness of unvisited rooms.
A growing number of piano owners today are purchasing piano covers in order to protect the piano from grandchildren and pets. While grandchildren are always welcome to play the piano and enjoy the lovely sounds as they plunk away at the keyboard, it is best to keep the piano covered and protected when the grandchildren are not playing it. A number of household pets can quickly learn to call the piano home, at least for a long afternoon nap. I have seen many homes where the cat will use the strings of a grand piano as a wonderful resting place. While it is very relaxing for the cat, it is not great for the piano and can cause harm to the inner box and will likely cause the piano to lose its tune more quickly. Keeping the piano covered with a well constructed piano cover will allow the pet to find a better location for the afternoon snooze and the owner of the piano to more fully enjoy the musical instrument.
Choosing the right piano bench cushion is very simple. It can add flare to any music room. A piano bench by itself can be very uncomfortable to sit on. By using a piano bench cushion it can add comfort giving the piano player a comfy place to sit. It will add longer playing time to any music session. Have fun with choosing a piano bench cushion. The only tough decision will be deciding how many you want to have.
There are several different designs that a person can choose from. Many designs will let your friends know what type of music lover that you are. My father had two passions in life one was playing piano the other was playing golf. He loved them both equally. His piano bench cover had a golf design. It was a gift from our family and it became quite a talking piece in our family room. It went very well with the decor. I can still remember him playing the piano whenever he had free time. Take time to pick out your own cushion. I know that a person can also find a style that matches their own likes and personality.