I don't see any problem with MDF or baltic birch painted flat black, Rick. It is going to be covered either by sheet music or the iPad, and should visually disappear with all the attention focused on what it holds. It easy to over think a project to the point that it never gets built. I say, build a simple version and upgrade it later if needed.
Wall mount IPad holder for piano
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I was trying to figure out how to secure my iPad Pro to the wall and have it hovering above the piano ,as I want to watch piano tutorials using my iPad .
I couldn’t see a laptop working very well , so I’m going to use an iPad with the 10-1/2” screen .
I couldn’t find a thing I liked on the net for a wall mount music stand , then I happened to see a post on a piano forum , and the guy says why on earth don’t they make a vesa mount music holder?
I would have never thought to use a tv mount ,and couldn’t find one that locked down , so instead I did more research and came up with a computer monitor arm that can be locked in place once you have it in the position you want .
So this brings up to the next step , what material to use for the sheet music/ iPad holder? Not sure if it will really be required to hold sheet music too. I could have another larger section I can place on it if I try and figure out how to learn sheet music someday.
I was debating to use 1/2” mdf ,and recess some holes so that i can use machine screws threw the mount . But if the material is a 1/2” thick, I may be able to use a short screw from the back .
Not sure , but I was going to paint the mdf flat black , but the may be kind of tacky .
I could also buy a steel music stand and remove the top section and secure it to the vesa mount , but I kind of wanted to use wood . This way I can dado a slot for the iPad at the bottom .
Not sure if anyone has a better idea, maybe baltecbirch and black stain ?
I need to make something similar to this
Here’s the computer monitor mount that will be screwed to a stud on the wall
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This is an electronic stage keyboard, and it doesn’t have any mount for music that I’m aware of
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I couldn’t see a laptop working very well , so I’m going to use an iPad with the 10-1/2” screen .
I couldn’t find a thing I liked on the net for a wall mount music stand , then I happened to see a post on a piano forum , and the guy says why on earth don’t they make a vesa mount music holder?
I would have never thought to use a tv mount ,and couldn’t find one that locked down , so instead I did more research and came up with a computer monitor arm that can be locked in place once you have it in the position you want .
So this brings up to the next step , what material to use for the sheet music/ iPad holder? Not sure if it will really be required to hold sheet music too. I could have another larger section I can place on it if I try and figure out how to learn sheet music someday.
I was debating to use 1/2” mdf ,and recess some holes so that i can use machine screws threw the mount . But if the material is a 1/2” thick, I may be able to use a short screw from the back .
Not sure , but I was going to paint the mdf flat black , but the may be kind of tacky .
I could also buy a steel music stand and remove the top section and secure it to the vesa mount , but I kind of wanted to use wood . This way I can dado a slot for the iPad at the bottom .
Not sure if anyone has a better idea, maybe baltecbirch and black stain ?
I need to make something similar to this
Here’s the computer monitor mount that will be screwed to a stud on the wall
This is an electronic stage keyboard, and it doesn’t have any mount for music that I’m aware of
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Thanks for the link. I believe I have a good solution in the works , but those are interesting products that I was never aware of.
Btw ,welcome to the forum
There are also iPad holders that musicians mount on mic stands, possibly an attractive handle on the wall could serve as a mount. But many of the iPad holders are too specific, and if you get a new iPad they don’t fit anymore, be conscious of that when you build yours (you may want that big iPad Pro someday)
I’m curious, doesn’t your piano have a music stand accessory? Or would it interfere with the controls? I might consider having something that attached to the piano in case you want to move it (maybe attached to the stand?). Didn’t know you played piano, I play guitar, maybe we can find a drummer! You’ll need that portable mount when we play down at the pub :laugh:
Edit: Sorry, by the time I got to the end I forgot you said there was no music stand available ... jeesh, short attention span.
I’m curious, doesn’t your piano have a music stand accessory? Or would it interfere with the controls? I might consider having something that attached to the piano in case you want to move it (maybe attached to the stand?). Didn’t know you played piano, I play guitar, maybe we can find a drummer! You’ll need that portable mount when we play down at the pub :laugh:
Edit: Sorry, by the time I got to the end I forgot you said there was no music stand available ... jeesh, short attention span.
I would have thought the keyboard stand had some kind of mount, but can’t find any info on it .There are also iPad holders that musicians mount on mic stands, possibly an attractive handle on the wall could serve as a mount. But many of the iPad holders are too specific, and if you get a new iPad they don’t fit anymore, be conscious of that when you build yours (you may want that big iPad Pro someday)
I’m curious, doesn’t your piano have a music stand accessory? Or would it interfere with the controls? I might consider having something that attached to the piano in case you want to move it (maybe attached to the stand?). Didn’t know you played piano, I play guitar, maybe we can find a drummer! You’ll need that portable mount when we play down at the pub :laugh:
Edit: Sorry, by the time I got to the end I forgot you said there was no music stand available ... jeesh, short attention span.
I bought the wall mount arm that has the vesa mount , just have to get my butt in the garage and build something. Should take all of an hour or two . I would have preferred a board that could be stained black , but I may just use left over mdf and black paint .
I did just purchase the 12.9 iPad Pro ,as I think a person needs a bigger screen .
Perhaps a feasible solution has nothing to do with wood
How about just adapting a car Magnetic mount on the wall?
How about just adapting a car Magnetic mount on the wall?
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Or this
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Ok , so I spent a few hours tonight . It always amazes me how fast time goes when your as disorganized as me and perpetually looking for tools lol.
So I put my dado blade in and did a rabbet joint , and also put a groove in to hold the iPad in place , although I don’t think it was necessary .
I thought about doing a radius on the top,as it looks kinda square , but it’s hidden behind the iPad . I made the holder smalller than the iPads cover ,as I didn’t want to look at a holder ideally .
I drilled threw the Baltic birch first ,then went behind with a forstner bit so I could recess the screws that secure the mount in behind . I got the recessed area centred by eye , but I’m sure there’s a better way to do it (a cnc) . Maybe forstner bit first , then the drill will follow the small centre pin in the forstner bit?
I also put a small raduised edge on the perimeter. I never did assemble my router table, so I just mounted my PC690 in the extension of my table saw .
Looking at it more ,I think I need a bigger round over radius on the bottom piece that willl be exposed when the iPad is sitting on it .
So I will do a bit to of sanding and glue it up tomorrow, and I might use stain to bring out the grain .
So I put my dado blade in and did a rabbet joint , and also put a groove in to hold the iPad in place , although I don’t think it was necessary .
I thought about doing a radius on the top,as it looks kinda square , but it’s hidden behind the iPad . I made the holder smalller than the iPads cover ,as I didn’t want to look at a holder ideally .
I drilled threw the Baltic birch first ,then went behind with a forstner bit so I could recess the screws that secure the mount in behind . I got the recessed area centred by eye , but I’m sure there’s a better way to do it (a cnc) . Maybe forstner bit first , then the drill will follow the small centre pin in the forstner bit?
I also put a small raduised edge on the perimeter. I never did assemble my router table, so I just mounted my PC690 in the extension of my table saw .
Looking at it more ,I think I need a bigger round over radius on the bottom piece that willl be exposed when the iPad is sitting on it .
So I will do a bit to of sanding and glue it up tomorrow, and I might use stain to bring out the grain .
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Well she’s on . I know this isn’t much of an accomplishment lol, but just the same I’m pretty happy to have it mounted . I used it tonight and it worked great .
I think if it was all made of wood it would have been cooler yet, but I’ve got to many projects on the go to spend a lot of time designing an adjustable wood arm .
I’m happy and Arnold’s happy, so that’s all that matters
I think if it was all made of wood it would have been cooler yet, but I’ve got to many projects on the go to spend a lot of time designing an adjustable wood arm .
I’m happy and Arnold’s happy, so that’s all that matters
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