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Piano, back support??

RhinoRhino TheRhinLOLRegistered User regular
edited November 2008 in Help / Advice Forum
Every time I practice the piano it kills my back. I can "computer" for hours with a nice comfortable chair with a nice back to it, but 10 minutes of "piano" kills my back for hours if not days.

thoughts?

I've tried both a bench and stool.

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  • Inquisitor77Inquisitor77 2 x Penny Arcade Fight Club Champion A fixed point in space and timeRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    Use your computer chair for the piano, too?

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  • CyvrosCyvros Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    How are you sitting? There's a rule of thumb I've been taught. Once your back is straight, stretch your arms out, fists clenched; your knuckles should be able to touch the board just behind the keys.

    EDIT: This is with a piano stool, by the way.

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  • Monolithic_DomeMonolithic_Dome Registered User regular
    edited November 2008
    It's been a long-ass time since I've played the piano, but what about a drum throne with back support?

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  • EggyToastEggyToast Jersey CityRegistered User regular
    edited November 2008
    You should be playing piano with a straight back. Your back is killing you because you probably have bad posture, and you probably slouch in your computer chair.

    If you slouch while playing piano, you're just making it harder for yourself. A better solution would be to use a stool while using your computer so you're forced to sit with better posture, or do back and shoulder exercises to strengthen those muscles.

    Bonus points if you straighted up when you read this post ;D

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