Hello everyone. How important are piano stools? I just sit on an ordinary chair to practise but recently I have been told that a stool is necessary to get the right posture. Do I buy one? I don't have much room so I could do without extra furniture cluttering up the place but if it's really necessary......

As long as you're at the right height I suppose... The only thing I'd worry about would be the temptation to lean back into the chair.

Comfort is the important thing.
I have a bench seat with mine, but still need a cushion to get the correct height for me.

If what you do now isn't causing you any aches or pains, I guess it's OK.
If you spend eight hours a day practising, then your posture become much more important.


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Get someone to help you check whether your forearms are more or less parallel with the floor.

As long as they are, your height is about right.