This music stand is better than expected. I am using it for a therapy lamp that needs to be clamped to something, and this is perfect. It can tilt forward, and backward, and I can adjust the height to fit my needs. I was afraid it wasn't going to be heavy enough to use for this purpose, but it works beautifully. I can even put a book on it while using my light, and read with my protective goggles on. It does have page holders too, and they work great. If you are using it for music books, you will be very pleased, and the bag that comes with it to keep it in, is rugged and the velcro is very strong so it will not open accidentally. There is still room enough in the bag that you could also keep drumsticks in it or other skinny/small items. It is very thin, yet strong metal, and I am very pleased.