Best sheet music stands according to redditors
We found 55 Reddit comments discussing the best sheet music stands. We ranked the 36 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 55 Reddit comments discussing the best sheet music stands. We ranked the 36 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I've wanted a Juno 106 ever since I tried one out a few years ago. It was faulty, but still fun, this one is perfect, so even more fun! After purchasing it I realised that I would no longer have space for my Boog and my Minilogue, so I looked everywhere for stands. I tried the Adam Hall laptop stands and the Pyle PLPTS25, but they didn't fit below the Juno. Then, I found the RockJam laptop stands, and they're just perfect. You can assemble them in so many ways to match your needs: with or without table clamps, with or without width extenders (two increments), supports facing inward or outward (changes width), different heights, etc. And they're really cheap as well, so I can safely recommend them. The only downside is that you need to buy some protectors between the stand and the synth if you really want to avoid scratching (not a huge issue for me).
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These are possibly the greatest portable stands ever invented. I have one and I love it compared to a crappy wire one.
https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Music-Stands-SMS-20-Collapsible/dp/B00KBD47CS/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_267_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PNDRMNZ1137FN8D4VM42
Other than clarinet stuff, for a practice room you'd want at bare minimum a chair (one with a back, but no arms and doesn't move, swivel, or rock) and music stand. Some kind of mirror is helpful too.
Really any space will work for practicing; if you have a dedicated room for listening to music, then that will be perfect.
As for clarinet stuff, if she majored in music she should know what equipment she wants. I would either ask her specifically what she's looking for or take her to a local music store and let her pick out what she wants.
To give you an idea on price, reeds are usually $20-30 for a box of ten (that will last a month or two depending), mass-produced mouthpieces are around $100, handmade mouthpieces are $300, and clarinets themselves cost around $3-4k bought new.
Manhasset for home use - it's the standard for a reason.
For portable, I keep a K&M heavy duty in my car at all times. It's very sturdy but not insanely heavy like some other models.
Peak Music Stands Music Stand (SMS-20) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KBD47CS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mcYTDbZS3EHNF
I've had one and used it since 8th grade, great study stand, I trust it to hold my laptop, phone and tablet, and it all folds up to about the size of a trumpet (slightly longer)
Attach a board from chains and hang it from the ceiling.
Sell it.
Get a QuikLok laptop stand and it will fit perfectly (https://www.amazon.com/Quik-LPH-001-Laptop-Holder-Black/dp/B0084CRYOG/)
Build a shelf.
The freezer?
Since I don't know what your room looks like I can't really tell you how to save space. Some of the above may not be useful.
They absolutely exist, just search for music stand arm on Amazon. They attach to something like a mic boom, which you will need to buy separately.
here's one example https://www.amazon.com/Stagg-SCL-MUS-Foldable-Music-Stand/dp/B073PTWD5M
I use a laptop stand for a drum machine.
This one to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/Quik-LPH-001-Laptop-Holder-Black/dp/B0084CRYOG
You may have to find your own source for that if you're interested.
You should post the price of that one since it's too expensive so people can help better.
Definitely not this.
EDIT: And in case you think I'm being sly and actually recommending it because it's dirt ass cheap, I'm not. Buy a 2x4 and nail your music to it before that thing. It's trash, poorly made, unbalanced, sets at a constant and irreparable tilt, and it would make just as good of a tennis racket than a music stand. Probably better at that, even.
Then getting a good stand will feel absolutely amazing... the classic Manhasset or if you still want foldable/portable, this one is a joy to own.
Get a laptop stand, like this. It'd take some effort to knock a drink onto it if its above the drink.
under $50? manhasset is the way to go
https://www.amazon.com/Manhasset-Model-Sheet-Music-Stand/dp/B0002FOBJY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=music+stand+manhasset&qid=1556472369&s=gateway&sr=8-3&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app
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http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00BJTH8JW/
I just solved this same issue.
i bought this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QT1E3K2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i put my scripts on google drive and just pull them from my tablet that's setup in there.
http://www.amazon.com/Manhasset-Model-Sheet-Music-Stand/dp/B0002FOBJY
You can still buy them new. I would consider a Vintage as something not in production.
Still a good price for something that can be extremely useful.
I was gonna do a whole PVC set-up but I really didn't want to take that much room in the living room. I've decided on this set-up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5xeDbYrp74
and just a cheap adjustable music sheet stand for the keyboard in front of me.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00KMFL70K/ref=twister_B01MA452DT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&coliid=I29SJLREL1O6FY&colid=2LT0HQ8KVKYP1
Haha glad you asked, I actually just used this music stand! -> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KMF11BA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I set the height so that the papers would be directly over the bottom papers. If you look closely, you can see the main pole of the stand directly beneath my right-most sheet on the bottom.
Just to throw this out there too, you can get a portable music stand and rig something up for super cheap if you want to get crafty. The top of the stand usually comes off leaving a somewhat flat and angled piece at the top that you could attached to.
Another alternative would be a nice, portable, fold-up music stand. Something like one of these
Not sure what your price range is or what your bf has but here are some ideas (I'll try to go from cheapest to most expensive) :
A nice dark rosin. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Hill-Dark-Rosin-Violin/dp/B000F3FQP6
Chair strap. http://www.amazon.com/Xeros-Anchor-Endpin-Rest-Cello/dp/B000FCJUV8/ (This is the kind I have. There is no substitute, if he doesn't have a strap like this then he really needs one. If you are buying one note that you get one with a circular holder for the end pin and not a V-shaped one. The V-shaped ones are for basses and don't work nearly as well)
Sheet music. I am a fan of the Music Minus One (MMO) series. However a nice anniversary gift might be duet music. I can help think of some good duet music if you want but would like to know a little more about your playing level.
Bow rack. I bought my rack at Home Depot and it looks like this. (actual pic, sorry no link) http://i.imgur.com/Ytww0.jpg They're just hooks, but I really like mine
Cello CDs. There's a lot of good recordings out there but that's for you to find, I can give some suggestions if you want.
Music stand. http://www.amazon.com/Manhasset-Model-Sheet-Music-Stand/dp/B0002FOBJY/ If all your bf has is a wire stand then this is a great gift. There's also stuff like pencil holders, lights, and other stuff that would make good gifts as well.
Cello stand. There are lots of stands out there, I highly recommend a stand that supports the neck of the cello like this. http://www.amazon.com/Stagg-Foldable-Stand-for-Cello/dp/B003ZUEQLG/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1343515413&sr=1-6&keywords=cello+stand
There are some other cool stuff you could get, but may come off as offensive.
A practice mute. I would suggest an ebony comb style mute kind.http://www.amazon.com/JSI-Ebony-Cello-Mute/dp/B000F3HK5U/ over a "tourte style"
A tuner and or metronome. I use http://www.amazon.com/Matrix-MR500-Metronome/dp/B0002F6ZJI/
A wolf tone eliminator. http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Cello-Wolftone-Eliminatr-Brass/dp/B003KWGW9I
I have my ADAM A7X's standing on a set of these with MoPads on top of the platform, they're more than sturdy and weighty enough.
I also have the ADAM's inverted ( upside down ) as the stands are just slightly too high with the pads on and I like the tweeters at ear level and not over my head when I'm sitting.
They sound great like this FTR.
Also on Amazon, but more expensive.
2 of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003BV2IS2/
with 2 of these underneath
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GMM74T0/
https://www.amazon.com/Nicole-David-Playing-Record-Walnut/dp/B01LZDS5AO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1483303792&sr=8-2&keywords=Nicole+David
Okay, so I don't know your budget, but I purchased this cart from QVC a while back for my houseplant station. It's 3 ft high and on locking wheels. It folds easily and pretty flat for storage, but it's heavier than a tv tray. It's a lot bigger than you're looking for, but something that high probably needs a wider base to keep from being tippy.
Anyway it is very high quality, butcher block top and welded steel. Also kinda pricey but it would also work as cart if you haul your equipment around.
https://www.qvc.com/qvc.product.V35837.html
Edit: Here's a sheet music stand that may work for you: https://www.amazon.com/Audio2000S-S4382B-Portable-Carrying-Bag-Black/dp/B07KY6FH2N/ref=asc_df_B07KY6FH2N/
Here's a $12 wire music stand from Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W8YC9QE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vClaCb48F8G4N
Hi! Is a rack laptop mount, this model exactly. https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07CGP85YD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Very usefull.
I concur with /u/TheZatchMan! I’ve used this holder for a couple years now, both in church and another one in a cover band I was in. It’s a very sturdy holder, and the price is fantastic.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QT1E3K2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_12z0DbADJ49M8
Got ya. We also used an easel that we had laying around to hold our seating chart, and almost used this music stand, but ended up not needing it.
This one from Amazon: Adam Hall Stands SLT001EW Laptop Stand White https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B009VBVXNW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xby3AbB2QV9TV It's actually for DJs, and is height adjustable.
Quik-Lok Laptop or Mixer TriPod Stand, LPH-001 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084CRYOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_A7l1BbND18PC0
I use this guy.
Quick Lok Music Stand (LPH001) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084CRYOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fOzzCb4MR5BVN
And happy happy cake day!
Bonus: I prefer complete surprises.
Use a laptop stand for a keyboard as it goes, this one
Most people aren't willing to part with so much money right away, that's fantastic that you're okay with it. It's a great idea. You'll get a far better instrument from Givens than Shar.
As for stand, case, and rosin I'll give you a couple of my favorites:
Solid stand (does not collapse) - Manhasset
Collapsible stand - K & M heavy duty
BAM Cases are awesome This one is a newer version of the case I've had for 10 years. It looks like this case has some improvements over the one I have (my locks rusted, but still work, and I don't have wheels, I've also needed to re-glue the inner padding once) but this case has an excellent "bang for your buck" value. I once fell on ice and landed squarely over my cello case (I'm about 200 pounds...so yeah, OUCH) and my cello was perfectly protected inside. No damage at all. There are stronger, less flexible, lighter cases out there but they'll cost over $1000 easily.
Rosin - If you're in a cold, dry area (especially in the winter) you may want to get a dark rosin, they're a bit stickier than light rosin. Generally speaking, light rosin is all-purpose. There's little or no difference between violin/viola rosin and cello rosin (stay away from Bass rosin, it's like glue on your bow and you won't be able to play well). I've used most of these and have never had a complaint. I currently have Jade rosin, but I'm finding it a little slippery and dusty for my playing style. I found Pirastro Goldflex to be a good starting point for me and I still buy a cake every now and again. You'll need a new cake every 6 months to a year because it'll dry out and crack, so you'll get plenty of opportunities to try different brands.
You also might want to think about a humidifier to put in your case in the winter, and some peg compound to help smooth sticky tuning pegs.
Hope this helps!