The invention relates to a device for supporting a musical instrument, in particular a percussion instrument such as a xylophone, marimba or drum. The device includes a frame and a carrier body connected to the frame and the musical instrument. The frame has an adjuster for positioning the musical instrument at a desired height and a damper for suppressing vibrations at least during playing of the instrument. The adjuster has at least one resilient mechanism adjustable in the length corresponding with the height of the musical instrument, wherein the adjuster and the damper form a unit.