Description
This metal folding music stand has a 50 x 35cm page desk, adjusts from 80cm to 145cm, and comes with rubber-headed spring page clips and non-slip feet, priced at $36.99 with fast Australian shipping. The three-section telescopic column collapses down and the desk folds flat, so the whole stand travels in a car boot or under an arm.
The measurement that matters here is the desk. Most budget stands come with a narrow lattice desk around 35cm wide, which is fine for a single sheet and useless for anything else - open a hardback tutor book or a folded A3 score on one and it sags, slides, or closes itself halfway through a phrase. At 50 x 35cm this desk is wide enough to hold two A4 pages open side by side, which covers a page turn without stopping. That is the difference between a stand that lives in a music room and one that ends up in a cupboard.
Specifications
| Material |
Metal |
| Page desk size |
50 x 35cm |
| Adjustable height |
80cm to 145cm |
| Column |
Three telescopic sections |
| Page clips |
Spring clips with rubber heads |
| Feet |
Rubber, non-slip |
| Colour |
Black |
| Folds for transport |
Yes |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Folding metal music stand, black |
Why Choose This Music Stand
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A desk you can actually open a book on - 50 x 35cm takes two A4 pages side by side
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Rubber-headed clips - they hold the page against a breeze or an air conditioner without tearing it
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80 to 145cm range - low enough for a seated child, high enough for a standing adult or a conductor
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Folds flat - the desk collapses and the column telescopes, so it fits a car boot or behind a door
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Non-slip feet - it stays where you put it on floorboards, tiles and a hall stage
How Tall Does a Music Stand Need to Be?
It depends entirely on whether you sit or stand. A seated player generally wants the desk somewhere between 75cm and 95cm, roughly at chest height when the instrument is in playing position. A standing player - a singer, a flautist, a guitarist - usually wants 110cm to 135cm so the music sits just below eye level and the head stays up. This stand covers both, which is why one stand can serve a beginner practising at a chair and the same person performing standing five years later.
Will a Folding Music Stand Hold a Heavy Score?
The two things that decide this are desk width and clip strength, and this stand is specified on both - a 50 x 35cm desk with spring page clips. A hardback method book or a thick bound score is far more demanding than loose sheets, because the weight sits forward of the desk lip and wants to tip. Setting the desk closer to horizontal rather than steeply angled takes most of that leverage out, and the clips do the rest. For very heavy bound volumes, adjusting the angle is worth more than adjusting anything else.
What Is the Difference Between a Music Stand and a Conductor Stand?
Mainly the desk and the height. A conductor stand has a wider, deeper desk to hold a full score - often multiple staves per page across a large format - and it extends higher because the conductor stands and needs a clear sightline over it to the ensemble. A standard player's stand is narrower and lower. This one sits between the two: the 50cm desk and the 145cm maximum height make it usable as a conductor stand for a school ensemble or community group, while still coming down to a normal player's height.
Buyers are typically parents setting up a practice corner for a child learning an instrument, schools and community bands buying several at once, singers and guitarists who need a stand for lyric sheets, and people who need a sturdy page holder for something other than music entirely - reading recipes, following a repair manual, or holding notes for a speech.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does it come with a carry bag?
No. The stand ships on its own. It folds down small enough that most people use a generic stand bag or simply carry it.
Can the desk be set flat?
The desk angle adjusts, and a near-flat setting is what you want for heavy bound books.
Is it stable on carpet?
Yes, generally more stable than on a hard floor. The rubber feet grip carpet well; on a polished floor spread the legs fully.
Will it hold an iPad or a tablet?
The desk is a lattice-style plate rather than a solid tray, so a tablet is best held by the page clips or a separate tablet clamp.
How heavy is it?
Our supplier does not publish a weight for this stand, so we do not quote one. It is a metal stand rather than a lightweight aluminium travel model.
Does the height lock securely?
The telescopic sections tighten by hand. Tighten each joint firmly and check them before a performance rather than during one.
Can children use it?
Yes, it comes down to 80cm which suits a seated child. Supervise young children when adjusting it, as folding mechanisms can pinch.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional addresses nationwide. Orders are dispatched promptly with tracking.
Tighten all telescopic joints before use and do not exceed the stand's intended use as a music or page holder. Adult supervision recommended when children adjust or fold the stand. Dimensions are supplier-stated and may vary slightly; the supplier does not publish a weight or load rating for this item.
