This item will be useful in most playing situations, as the music desk width can be quickly adapted to fit anything from two to four pages. The viewing angle of the music can also be finely adjusted to suit individual needs. Once assembled, the stand is very stable and can handle heavy music without shaking. The appearance and feel of the stand is high quality and it can be folded down to an easily portable size. The only real down side to the stand's solid construction is its weight, so I would recommend having the carrying case.