Abstract: A keyboard stand comprises a substantially rigid plate-like member having an upper armrest surface of a size and shape such as to be adapted to support both forearms of a keyboard operator when the operator's hand are positioned to operate a keyboard and an upper keyboard-supporting surface of a size and shape such as to be adapted to support a keyboard. The upper keyboard-supporting surface is recessed below the upper armrest surface such the frontmost part of the housing of the keyboard does not extend substantially above the upper armrest surface.