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Frequently Asked Questions about the Handheld Music Stand
Questions:
About 143 grams, (5 ounces). But the music stand makes peoples' folders so much easier to handle that several users have commented that their folders seem lighter when they are using it.If weight is an issue for you, you could make your music folder lighter in a couple of ways:1) Instead of placing your paper sheets of music inside plastic pockets, (also known as "polypockets"), use just the paper sheet music; (using hole reinforcers with the paper pages if necessary to make them stronger).2) Some singers use 2 folders, one for the first half, and one for the second half, of a performance. Or they put the music for just the first half of the concert into their folder while they sing the first half, and then remove that and put in just the music for the second half, for when they sing during the second half.
The Music Stand is particularly designed for use with ring-binder folders holding sheets of music with punched holes: This shows how the yellow ring-binder cover rests on the ledge behind the curved lip. The pages can easily be turned and are not hindered by the lip, and the cover is retained firmly behind it. The music stand works really well with this standard ring-binder folder. Above: showing just the ledge and the lip, with no ring-binder cover in place. This shows a softback score with a soft cover which is cut flush with the edges of the pages. The score rests on top of the lip, rather than being retained behind it. So in this particular case it is not quite as helpful as it is with ringbinder folders of the kind that most choirs seem to use.
Many singers find hand straps useful because they improve the grip a little between the hand and the back of the folder.. The Handheld Music Stand is designed to do something different: it supports the weight of the folder itself, allowing your hand to relax while still keeping the folder steady and supported.
Even if you can't use it during performances, it could still be worthwhile having one of these to use during for rehearsals (choristers spend far more hours rehearsing than performing).. And perhaps dress codes in the future may be flexible enough to permit you to use one of these - after all, if all choir members are using them, they all benefit and it gives a more even, uniform "look" to the choir.
UNITED KINGDOMWe use UK Royal Mail delivery, either small parcel delivery for 1 to 4 units,or medium parcel for more than four. They are sent in a cardboard box. Postage/Shipping is calculated and shown on the "Checkout" page. For the UK it as follows:For 1-4 : £4.25 5-10 : £8.5011 and upwards : £10.0025 and more : Free Shipping! EUROPEWe also ship to Europe: shipping starts at £6.50 for a single unit, up to a maximum of £10 shipping for 10 units and upwards AMERICA, CANADA, JAPAN and CHINAWe also ship to the US and Canada, most of South America, Japan and China:shipping starts at £9.00 for a single unit. Shipping is by surface mail, which can be quite slow - potentially up to 42 days to the US. NOTE: exports to the US may incur an import tax of around 5.5% AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALANDWe also ship to Australia and New Zealand:shipping starts at £9.50 for a single unit.
Many users tell us that rehearsals become more comfortable because of the balanced, easy way in which the Handheld Music Stand supports their folder. Some people with arthritis, reduced grip strength or tired hands or fingers have found it helpful. However, it isn't a medical device and we make no claims about treating medical conditions.
How much would you pay for a good walking stick? Or for a good hearing aid? How much do you routinely spend on a cup of coffee - this device costs the equivalent of a few cups. It is something that may help you be more comfortable when you hold a folder of music for a long time: it may prevent cramping and aching and significant discomfort and performing sub-optimally.Only you can decide whether it's good value. If you've ever finished a rehearsal with tired fingers, aching hands or a constantly shifting music folder, you'll probably conclude that the improvement in comfort, over many many hours, is well worth the cost.
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