Keyboard Height and Positioning

[Lord Odin]

Hi Guys
This might sound like a stupid question but i can't get the right positioning at my Keyboard, first there is height (i lowered mine to 2 foot because on the next step up it seemed way to high.) The 2 foot is to the top of the keys, I have an X Stand and it obviously goes up at a certain levels, There is like a round disk with holes and each hole is obviously a level. Also when i sit at the keyboard and try to play it feels like my right hand is crunched up. It's a 61 key keyboard. Do i sit left of the middle C as after some thought i think that's the only way it will work. I am 6ft tall if that helps or not. Thanks In Advance.

 

[Biggles]

Floor to top of white keys on my setup is 2’ 5” and I am not as tall as you but that does not factor in when playing seated since torso length is the limiting factor.

Getting the setup correct is a whole body posture thing, Google correct posture for playing the piano for dozens of videos.

For me, aligning the centre of my body with middle C gives me a comfortable position, it is what works for you though that matters.

 

[3dc]

I just posted the same question here!

 

[Lord Odin]

Thanks @Biggles and @3dc it might be a case of great minds think alike or what a pair of wally's, probably the latter for me. Back to the question, after watching some video's i think my main problem is trying to sit to close to the keyboard which i hope to remedy later on.

 

[delaware dave]

My grand piano is 27" to the top of keys, the associated bench sits 18" from the floor. My 80 year old piano teacher (who would otherwise be 130 years old today) had me sit where middle C is directly center to my belly button.

 

[Lord Odin]

Thanks @delaware dave , i have it sorted now and practice was a little less painful, well for me, the neighbours will probably be less positive.

 

[Lord Odin]

With my New Stand my Yamaha sits at the same height as yours @Biggles so thanks for your measurement advice. Feels good as before i was having to crunch my fingers together to hit the right keys.