Grand Piano Lamps: How do i choose among the many styles and models.
The first decision you should make when looking to purchase a lamp for your grand piano, is to choose between the two basic styles, that is: Grand Piano Lamps that clamp onto the music shelf, or Counter Balance Lamps that sits on the side of the music shelf and has a long adjustable arm that reaches over to the music.
Once you have decided between the two basic lamp styles, the next consideration is how much light do you want the lamp to produce. Most piano lamps provide plenty of light to clearly read the music, but some folks like more wattage and others like a little less. 40-60 watts is usually plenty of light, but you can get up to 120 watts if you like.
Also, different styles of lamps use different bulbs. Some use T10 bulbs which usually come in either 40w or 60w and throw more of a standard yellowish type of light, similar to that of a regular light bulb used in the home. Other lamps use flourescent bulbs which throw a whiter type of light. And still others use LED lighting technology with very long bulb life (20,000 - 100,000 hours). These lamps throw a warm white light with no glare.
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Things to consider when buying a piano lamp.

Here are some things to consider when buying a piano lamp for a grand piano. First, determine what type of lamp best fits your needs. There are grand piano lamps that clip onto the music desk (music holder). These lamps allow the light to shine directly on the music from above. Some of them take flourescent bulbs and others are LED lamps. Other lamps that work for grand pianos are counter balance lamps, which sit to one side of the piano and have a long arm that reaches over to the music. These lamps also work well. Both types provide plenty of focused light. Another choice would be a floor lamp with a long arm that reaches over and throws the light directly onto the music.

LED piano lamps are a great choice because they are eneregy efficient while providing long lasting (20,000 - 30,000 hours) light with no glare.

You also need to consider style, design and color when you make your choice. There are quite a variety of styles and models to choose from. Remember, the color does not necessarily have to be same color as your piano. For example, a polished brass piano lamp goes nicely with a black piano.

All House of Troy Piano Lamps provide plenty of light to clearly see your music. These lamps are all very flexible as far as directing the light where you need it. Most of them have adjustable arms and shades that swivel, so you can fine tune the direction that the light shines.

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LED Piano Lamps are a great choice when searching for a light for your piano or desktop. House of Troy is the leader in the piano lamp industry. They have recently released quite a few new LED lamps for pianos, music stands, and desktops.
LED lamps provide a warm white light with plenty of brightness and no glare. They are energy efficient and last from 20,000 to 30,000 hours. Many of the LED Arrays (bulbs) are replaceable, but you will not need to replace them for a very long time.There are many different models of LED lamps for both grand and upright pianos. To see a nice selection of House of Troy LED Piano Lamps, visit: Pianoscomplete.com
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LED Piano Lamps

LED Piano Lamps are a great choice when searching for a light for your piano or desktop. House of Troy is the leader in the piano lamp industry. They have recently released quite a few new LED lamps for pianos, music stands, and desktops.
LED lamps provide a warm white light with plenty of brightness and no glare. They are energy efficient and last from 20,000 to 30,000 hours. Many of the LED Arrays (bulbs) are replaceable, but you will not need to replace them for a very long time.
There are many different models of LED lamps for both grand and upright pianos.
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Humidity Control

By far the most important factor in keeping your piano in tune and otherwise protecting it for the long haul is to control the changes in relative humidity that the piano is exposed to.
A piano is made mostly of wood. Wood reacts to both dryness and excess moisture. The humidity level surrounding your piano needs to be controlled in order for your piano to stay relatively in tune and to avoid problems in the years to come.
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