Music lovers down through the ages have always thrilled to the sounds of a beautifully composed musical piece performed on a piano by a talented musical artist. Piano music has always been synonymous with culture and elegance. In fact, it has been noted that some homes will even have a beautiful piano placed simply to give the perception of sophistication and charm.
In addition, there were many accessories that adorned the piano to enhance that stylish appearance. One such accessory was a candelabra. Eventually, the candelabra gave way to something more practical and yet its role helped to maintain that tasteful look. That replacement is the piano lamp.
Purpose Of A Piano Lamp
A piano represents creativity, musical mastery and romance. Also, added into the mix is a touch of genius. One of the functions of a stylish piano lamp is to enhance the mystique associated with a piano. Therefore, a quality piano lamp will be very classic looking in its design. Generally, this design is reflected in the material used to construct the piano lamp in addition to the lines and features of the lamp.
In addition to the aesthetics offered by a stylish piano lamp is its practical purpose. This practical purpose is to provide light for the artist in the performance and practice of their music. A quality piano lamp will illuminate the sheet music and keyboard and yet be structured so that the light does not affect the vision of the pianist.
Style And Features
When selecting that perfect piano lamp, there are a number of considerations to keep in mind. Those considerations include the materials used to construct the lamp, the adjustment features and the size of the hood used for shading.
When selecting the appropriate material, used for the construction of the piano lamp, you may wish to go with an enameled metal. These metals could include brass or chrome and will add to the elegance of the atmosphere that you’re wishing to create. In addition, the weight of the metal will insure that the piano lamp rests solidly on the piano. Also, a properly weighted base adds to the stability of the lamp and can prevent the lamp from becoming unstable regardless of what position the adjustable arm may be placed.
Those adjustment features, found on the arm of some piano lamps, will allow for the light to be raised or lowered according to the preference of the musician. In addition, the light, through an expanding arm, can be extended or retracted. An important aspect of a piano lamp is the inclusion of a counter-weighted arm. This feature will also help to prevent the lamp from getting top heavy regardless of its positional setting.
The size of the hood used to direct the lighting is also important. The hood should be of the right length and width to insure that the music score and keyboard are properly illuminated. In addition, the hood should be well constructed and properly shield the musician s eyes. This will greatly reduce any possible strain placed on the eyes which in turn may affect the practice and performance of the pianist.
Also, another key factor in selecting a piano lamp is wattage. Typically, a piano lamp can lodge one or two light bulbs. However, the recommended wattage limitation of the light bulb sockets should be the use of 40 watt light bulbs or less per socket.