About Digital Keyboards

The simple answer is anyone who is looking to either begin their journey into making music, or someone who is looking to enhance the range of sounds and features available to them.

The introductory models are perfect as a first keyboard instrument. All models feature full size keys. This means the keys are the same size as an acoustic piano, which is very important during the education process, meaning the student learns the correct hand positions. All the introductory models feature the 'Yamaha Education Suite' which offers the student a range of exciting and fun lessons for both the right hand, left hand or even both hands together. The 'EZ' instrument takes this idea even further, offering illuminated keys where the student can simply press the key indicated by the instrument - great fun!

Many introductory models feature touch sensitive keys, which means, like an acoustic piano, the volume of the instrument increases the harder each key is pressed. This allows the player to add expression to the music through their fingers. Another common feature is accompaniment styles, which convert left hand chords into dynamic and fully orchestrated patterns. This means you can have a range of 'bands' (featuring drums, guitars, brass etc) supporting your performance.

Originally keyboards were designed as an introduction to other instruments - the piano for example. But as time went by the keyboard became an instrument in its own right, and advanced models became available as more players took their keyboard playing to higher levels. The 'Arranger Keyboard' was born.

Yamaha 'Arranger Keyboards' offer fantastic sounds and performance features. Yamaha's new 'S' series instruments offer a comprehensive range of cutting edge styles and functions. The top of the range model, the Tyros3, is the most powerful Arranger Keyboard ever produced and is a constant source of musical inspiration for playing, recording, learning, creating and performing.

Yamaha produces a very wide range of different keyboards models, with a price to suit every pocket and features to suit every need. Even the top of the range models are light weight and compact for complete portability and easy storage. All models feature independent volume controls so they can be played at low levels, and all models offer a headphone socket for ultimate private practice. Because these instruments are digital, they never need tuning and do not require any regular maintenance.