Grand Piano Lamps Types

Among the 3 types of lamps for grand pianos are clip-on or clamp style lamps, which attach onto the music desk (music holder) with a felt-lined clamp so they will not scratch the piano’s finish. Next there is the counter balance or balance arm lamp, which has a solid weighted base and a long arm and shade. This lamp is usually placed on the side flat section of the music desk, and the long adjustable arm reaches over to cast light directly above the sheet music. The third type of lamp is a piano floor lamp. This lamp also has a solid base and a long arm and shade, however this lamp is placed on the floor next to the piano, and the arm is adjusted to position the long shade over the sheet music. You can get more info and purchase all of these grand piano lamps at Pianoscomplete.com – where we offer discount coupons on most of our lamps.

All of the piano bench pads at Pianoscomplete.com are attached to the bench with 3 sewn-in matching tie strings that tie underneath the bench top. You simply lift the seat top to expose the music compartment, then wrap and connect the ties in a bow knot. This keeps the cushion firmly in place so that it will not shift around.

One important consideration is choosing the thickness of your cushion. While a 1″ thick cushion will suffice for most people, others desire a thicker cushion for extra comfort. Two and three inch thick cushions also act as a boost for younger piano players, helping them to reach the keys better, and to attain proper playing position.

We also carry tapestry cushions with a variety of designs for those who would like a cushion that has something other than a solid color. Visit us at Pianoscomplete.com for a large selection of piano bench pads.

Piano Bench Cushions

Adding a piano bench cushion to your piano bench is the best way to add comfort and style to look and feel of your piano. Piano benches that have a wooden top are often made to match the finish of the piano, making for a unified look. The downside is that wood top benches are uncomfortable to sit on, especially for an extended period of time. A bench cushion will add much needed comfort, allowing the piano player to sit at the piano for longer periods of time. This makes practicing and playing the piano more enjoyable and results in a more satisfying experience. You can find a large selection of piano bench cushions with many colors and designs to choose from at Pianoscomplete.com – We even have thicker cushions that will give you extra comfort and can also act as a booster cushion to help students to be seated a little higher at the piano.

Choose the right caster cups

Caster cups are great for protecting your floor, carpet, or tile as they distribute the weight of your piano more evenly, and keep the piano’s wheels from making marks and holes in your floor or carpet.

Advantages of Caster Cups:

  • Floor protection
  • Distributes weight evenly
  • Prevents Piano from Rolling
  • Guards against floor discoloration
  • Enhances beauty of the instrument


Caster cups are available in a variety of sizes and are made of either hardwood, lucite, plastic, or rubber.  The ones made from hardwood are the most attractive and are extremely durable.

To determine the correct size for your piano, simply measure the size of the caster (piano wheels) – You should measure the thickness or width of the wheel (the part that touches the floor).

Then visit us at Pianoscomplete.com – click on Caster Cups, and choose the corresponding size from our size chart.

2) From chart below – choose the size with an inside diameter that will fit your wheel size

Here’s a tip for measuring: You do not need a perfect fit -  Just make sure that the inside diameter of the cup size is at least the same size as the piano’s wheel or larger.

Proper lighting is essential when playing or practicing the piano.  Piano Lamps are specially designed to allow for flexibility in directing the light exactly where you need it, on the music and the piano keys. The piano lamps by House of Troy are engineered with musicians in mind. They are solidly built, offer flexibility in directing light, come in many models, styles, and designs, and many are lightweight and portable, allowing musicians to transport them to performances and rehearsals. At Pianoscomplete.com we carry a large selection of House of Troy Piano Lamps for grand, baby grand, spinet, console, upright, and full upright pianos. We also offer detailed product info on many of our products so that you can educate yourself before you make your purchase.

Piano Accesories

Playing the piano take time, patience, dedication and hard work.  I always feel like its nice to have all of the necessary accessories when playing an instrument because they make it easier to concentrate on the music, and they also can help you to develop your skills faster and more completely.  For example, using a metronome when you practice helps you with rhythm and counting, helps you develop musical pieces with more precision, and also helps you to learn and retain what you learn by practicing slowly then increasing with time.  A proper piano light is a must!  You need to be able to clearly read the music with a focused light that is bright enough.  Piano lamps are specially with encircling shades that adjust to almost any position to help you focus the light directly on the music and even on the keys if needed.  A piano bench cushion will add comfort to a wood top bench, making it easier for you to sit longer at the piano. These are some the essential piano accessories needed by every player young and old, amateur and professional.  We carry them all and more at Pianoscomplete.com!

Piano Pedal Extender

If you have a young piano student who can’t quite reach the pedals yet, the best thing is to get a piano pedal extender.  This device is basically a box with pedals on it. You place it on top of the pianos pedals, and it works the pedals just as if you are stepping directly on them. The box has an adjustable height which adjusts from 6″ to 9″.  Having one of these piano pedal extenders will allow your young pianist to start using the pedals at a young age.  This will help them to progress faster.  Many young piano students actually show great potential at a young age, but the inability to reach the pedals holds back their development on the instrument. That problem is solved with the pedal extender.  Check out our pedal extenders at Pianoscomplete.com

Protect your eyes with a Proper Piano Lamp

It is extremely important to have the proper type of lighting when doing any type of close up work.  Reading music is one of those things that requires a bright focused light.  You can reduce eye strain and increase your concentration by using the proper type of piano lamp. When you use a good lamp that is made for a piano, you will find that your practice time at the piano is much better served. You will accomplish more if you don’t have to strain to see your music.

We offer specially designed piano lamps for grand, baby grand, and vertical style pianos.  There are many choices as to style, design, color, and lighting technology.  Visit us at Pianoscomplete.com and click on piano lamps.  We are sure to have a piano lamp for you.

 

Incandescent Piano Lamps

Piano Lamps that use incandescent lighting technology use a traditional incandescent bulb, or better known as the standard house light bulb. The incandescent light bulb produces light by heating a filament wire to a high temperature until it glows. Incandescent lighting is a very inefficient type of technology, usually converting less than 10% of light, while around 90% of the energy used is converted into heat. This is why they get so hot. This is also why many consumers are choosing other types of more energy efficient lighting such as LED technology, which I will discuss in a subsequent article. In some areas in the United States, these bulbs are being fazed-out completely and replaced with more energy efficient types of lighting technology.

But there are those who still prefer incandescent technology to more modern choices. These bulbs are usually easy to find in local supermarkets and hardware stores, so replacement is usually not a problem. Some consumers prefer the type of light that comes from an incandescent bulb, which is usually described as a white light, but often seems more yellow than white.

The House of Troy Lighting Company still makes use of this technology, along with other more modern lighting technology. Piano Lamps that use incandescent bulbs are available for both grand and upright style pianos. These lamps come in a variety of colors and styles, and offer other advantages to the pianist such as a well-focused bright light, allowing the player to clearly read his or her music, flexible shades allowing the user to re-direct the light, and easy access to on/off switches. They also look great on the piano!

You can see a large selection of these lamps, as well as lamps that use LED and Fluorescent technology at Pianoscomplete.com – where you can also get a discount coupon on select models.

Metronomes help Musicians

No matter what instrument you play, what kind of music you like to play, or how old you are, using a metronome when you practice your instrument is essential in order to develop your musicianship. It not only helps you to learn how to keep good time, but it also has an effect on everything you do in music. For example, a metronome is a handy tool when trying to learn something as simple as a new scale or arpeggio. Setting the metronome to a slow tempo and practicing slowly at first is the keep to learning new material. Working with a metronome will help you to master the skills you need to continue developing as a musician.

We just happen to have a sale on all of our metronomes at Pianoscomplete.com. Our metronomes are made by Wittner, the leader in the industry. We offer traditional wood metronomes, plastic case metronomes, the Taktell Piccolo and Super Mini models, as well as portable Quartz and Animal shaped metonomes. Check out our great sale at Pianoscomplete.com