What is an Empty Seat?

If you've never heard the term empty chair, you may feel confused and imagine a large, lavish chair with a drum placed on top, but that's not the case. A drum chair is simply the chair you sit on when playing drums and percussion.

How to Choose the Best Empty Seat.

A drummer's ability to create sound and creativity depends greatly on the comfort and ergonomics of the drum chair. According to Billy Brennan, an expert in this field, a proper drum chair is "an important foundation for the development of any drummer". Here are some benefits of owning a properly designed and aesthetically pleasing empty chair:

• When you sit correctly, you will be able to perform more complex music than if you sit incorrectly.
• Sitting in the correct posture helps distribute body weight evenly, helping to increase playing time. This also improves performance speed when time is well managed.
• When you don't have to worry about posture, you'll focus on creating a more perfect sound. After properly training your body, focusing on playing the drums becomes easier and there are no posture difficulties.
• A quality drum chair reduces noise when used, helping you focus on the music.

In addition to the basics like durability and comfort, there are several other important points to consider when choosing the perfect drum chair. In particular, the ability to adjust height is essential on all types of empty chairs. If the chair you're looking at isn't height-adjustable, it might not be right for you or anyone else. Furthermore, the sitting area also needs to be spacious enough.

Maintaining a stable posture is extremely important. The chair material needs to ensure softness and durability, and the ability to fold also needs to be considered for convenient movement.

Conclude

Chairs are available in many forms (round, saddle, rectangular, etc.), all of which can affect your comfort and performance. Some drummers prefer round seats, while others prefer saddle seats with cutouts to provide more free movement for the legs. The depth and elasticity of the seat is also a matter of individuality, with some players favoring seats with deep, soft cushions, while others prefer something firmer. Vinyl or similar materials used to cover the seats are durable and easy to clean, but are not suitable if you tend to sweat a lot while playing.

Chairs come in a variety of sizes, from lightweight versions that can be carried around to heavier models that require their own carrying case. Choosing a chair that is similar in size to a recliner with armrests provides sturdy comfort and ease of portability.

You should also consider stowage and height adjustment features on your empty chair.

Simple chairs often have a dowel structure with preset holes for step-by-step height adjustment. Some other designs use 'friction' pegs, much like how you adjust the height of a cymbal stand, where you set the desired height and tighten the screw. Office chair-like air lift systems allow for super-fast adjustments, often found at the higher end of the market.

In some specific situations, you can also attach an additional backrest, which is useful if you need additional support for your spine and back.