Yamaha Digital Pianos

Find the best deals on the web for Yamaha digital pianos. See all the latest models from the CLP and CVP Clavinova range, stage pianos and the YDP piano. You can also check out comparisons and reviews from other users on this site.

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Yamaha are famous for producing the world's best digital pianos. They call them Yamaha Clavinova. Read more below.

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Question of the month Question/ Hello, My name is Gloria and I live in a small southern city in the U.S.  I am contemplating purchasing a digital piano and today went to a dealer who sells the Roland brand.  I have been trying to research this digital but can find no really good comparisons on the web between this piano and the Yamaha, Casio, et al.  Would you be so kind as to offer your opinion on these pianos.  I have an acoustic piano and am getting along in years.  I play for my own enjoyment but have granddaughters and thought that they might really enjoy the digital.  An comments from you would be greatly appreciated.  I enjoyed reading your comments about pianos. Thank you. Gloria Dugger Senoia, GA USA   Answer/Hi Gloria Personally I prefer the sound and touch of the Yamaha Clavinova. The Roland is a decent digital piano, but I think that the Yamaha feels closer to playing the real thing. You can read one of my articles about digital pianos here: http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/digital-pianos-which-brand-should-i-buy.html Regards, Graham Howard UK Pianos Telephone: 020 8367 2080 Further comments from Gloria/ I have definitely decided on the Yamaha, primarily because of your recommendation.  Today I visited a friend who has a Yamaha Clavinova and I was very pleased with the sound and especially the touch.  My father purchased a Chickering studio console for me when I was 14 years of age and so I very much want the digital to approximate that of a real piano.  Thank you again for taking the time to answer my inquiry. Cheers, Gloria Dugger

What makes Yamaha digital pianos better than the rest?

Yamaha have spent a fortune in developing their Clavinova digital pianos. They believe that a digital piano should sound and feel like playing a real piano and this must be achieved at all cost. The piano sound on the Yamaha digital pianos is taken from their own concert grand piano and the reproduction is quite incredible.

Also if you listen closely to the different musical instrument sounds such as strings, guitar, organ etc. you will find that they sound remarkably like the real instruments. Lately, they have invested in the technology side of the digital piano, introducing smart media and lots of other useful features that can be used in connection with the internet and personal computers.

Portable Stage Pianos

Another type of digital piano is the Yamaha stage pianos, they are portable versions of the Yamaha CLP and Yamaha CVP Clavinovas.
The advantage of having a Yamaha stage piano is the portability aspect, but there is a downside; you will need to buy a decent amplifier if you want to get a good sound. Yamaha stage pianos are great value for money but they are up against the likes of Roland and Korg who really excel in this area. 

              Yamaha P85  -----  Yamaha P85S

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Yamaha YDP140, CLP320, CLP330, CLP340, CLP370, CLP380

Yamaha Clavinova (CLP Series)

The Yamaha CLP models are designed to sound and feel as close as possible to a real piano

   

Yamaha CLP220

The CLP220 replaced the extremely popular Yamaha CLP115.

Yamaha CLP230

A joy to play both in practice and performance.

 

Yamaha CLP240

An expressive instrument that's truly grand.

Yamaha CLP270

Remarkable playability and true piano sound.

Yamaha CLP280

Highest level of performance and expressiveness.

Yamaha CLP175

Exquisite craftsmanship and leading technology combined.

Yamaha Clavinova (CVP Series)

The Yamaha CVP models are primarily function pianos and offer incredible possibilities

Yamaha CVP301

Musical fun for the entire family.

Yamaha CVP303

Taking your performance to higher levels.

Yamaha CVP305

Total musical enjoyment and creativity.

Yamaha CVP307

Be the musician you have always dreamed of being.

Yamaha CVP309

Luxurious sound and true grand piano feel ― plus comprehensive music-making features.

Yamaha CVP409

A true monstrosity! Amazing sounds and a gazileon features. The pianist's dream.

Yamaha CVP309GP

With its gorgeous, realistic sounds and beautiful, elegant appearance, the new CVP-309GP provides all the musical enjoyment of a real grand piano - and much more!

Yamaha CLP-F01

Yamaha CLP-F01

Fabulous looking digital pianos for the modern home. The Yamaha CLP-F01 pianos are not just looks, the sound and touch are almost identical to an acoustic piano.

Yamaha Stage Pianos (P Series)

The Yamaha stage pianos don't produce as good a sound as the Clavinovas, but are ideal for gigging

   Previous model - discontinued (New model is P85)

Yamaha P70

Compact, elegant design perfect for practicing or performing. The Yamaha P70 stage piano in black replaces the previous model Yamaha P60 (P-60).

   Previous model - discontinued (New model is P85S)

Yamaha P70S

Same as above but in silver

Yamaha P85

Truly magnificant! If you thought the P70 was good, you will be amazed at the new Yamaha P85. Read more...

Yamaha P85S

Don't like black? The P85 is also available in an attractive looking silver colour (P85S). Read more...

Yamaha P90

Perfect for the gigging musician.

Yamaha P140

Delivering incredible sound performance at an equally sound Retail Price. (Stand not included).

Same as above but in a silver finish.

Yamaha P140S

Yamaha P250

Professional stage piano. The legend continues....

Yamaha YDP Digital Piano

The Yamaha YDP is a budget model beginner's piano with no frills

  (This model is going to be replaced by the YDP140)
Dark Rosewood & Cherry    

Yamaha YDP131

The real sounds of a concert grand piano. Like good quality digital pianos, the YDP131 uses Yamaha's renowned AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone.

(New model replaces the popular YDP131)

Yamaha YDP140

A quite unusual finish. You can't get this colour in any other digital piano. The YDP140 has 2 x 6 watt speakers and offers a budget alternative for the beginner.

Yamaha YDP160

Much more power than the YDP140. Top of the YDP range. Great sound, touch and looks.

Yamaha YDP-S30

Truly beautiful... The Yamaha YDP-S30 takes your breath away.

Yamaha Digital Baby Grand Pianos

Yamaha CLP265 GP

An absolutely fantastic piano! It's digital, but you wouldn't believe it! The sound is superb (better than some acoustic baby grands) and certainly better than all the cheap Chinese digital grands -- by a long way. If you can't afford the expensive Rolands (£4,500 +) then this should be your only choice.

Discontinued Models

Digital Pianos

Yamaha CVP301

Yamaha CVP303

Yamaha CVP305

Yamaha CVP307

Yamaha CVP309

Stage Pianos

Yamaha P60

Yamaha P70

Yamaha P70S

Yamaha P80 Piano

Grand Pianos

Yamaha CLP175

Yamaha CVP309GP

What Our Customers Say...             

"Thanks once again. We need more people like you in this world."   "Hi Graham: Thank you very much for sharing your opinion on the best piano brand to buy. I wish I knew you a long time ago before I bought mine. After looking at the different brands, I ended up choosing Casio. I thought it was better than Yamaha because it had a screen that beginners can see which finger is being placed on each note as a song is played from the song bank. Although I have not chosen the better brand, I think that I have made a wise choice (for a beginner). However, I must assure you that if I happen to migrate I will have to buy another piano because this one is a bit too big to travel with. Then, I will choose Yamaha. Thanks once again. We need more people like you in this world." Patricia

I am glad to finally find a website that offers good digital piano buying advice. Thanks a lot, Lalitha

"Hi Graham, I'm a guitarist and am a relative beginner at piano. Thanks to your advice i bought a Yamaha Clavinova CLP220R for £699 at The Piano Warehouse. Its Great! Cheers" Andrew Ballm

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Questions and Comments

Dear Graham Howard

After visiting Japan recently I looked at a "YDP-223c" Digital Piano and
beautiful it was too.

Do you know if it is available in the UK and who is the supplier ?

Regards
John R Lowry

Reply/ Hi John

The Yamaha YDP-223 is not available in the UK. It is
primarily a US product.

The pianos to watch out for (coming to the UK very soon)
are the Yamaha YDP140 and YDP160.

The YDP140 will probably replace the YDP131 and the
YDP160 is a more powerful piano with a higher spec;
bigger and warmer piano sound and more realistic touch.

I guess it's similar to the YDP-223 you've seen in Japan.

I'll be reviewing (quite extensively) both the YDP140 and
YDP160 fairly soon. Keep an eye out on the ukpianos.co.uk
for more information.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

Hi, I'm looking to buy a digital piano. I'm grade 7 standard at the moment and am looking to progress further. I would like a digital piano that sounds and feels like an acoustic one (and one who's pedals work like the real thing) or as close as you can get to one. I'm not that interested in all the 'bells and whistles' that you get. My price range is under £1000 and preferably around the £500-£600 mark.
 
I've looked at the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-220 and the Yamaha YDP-131 but the Clavinova is quite expensive, and I was wondering if you could reccommend me a digital piano that fits this specification.
 
Thank you,
Michelle

Reply/ Hi Michelle

From what you're looking for in a digital piano, there is
only one that I recommend, the Classenti CDP2.

This piano has a nice, realistic tone and the touch is
at least as good as the Yamaha.

You can read more about it here:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/classenti-cdp2.html

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

Further comments/

I have one query about the digital piano that your recommended - everywhere I've read, I've been told it's a beginners piano. Is this accurate?

Reply/ Hi Michelle

The Classenti CDP1 digital piano has been designed
with the needs of the beginner in mind.

The CDP1 and CDP2  pianos are not just for beginners.  Intermediate to
advanced level pianists will still be very happy to play on this piano.

The quality of sound and touch is even better on the CDP2. You might prefer to choose this one instead.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

Hi Graham,

I was wondering if you can give some advice on buying a digital piano. I have never played but I always wanted to.
I am looking at Yamaha YDP 131 and Yamaha CLP 220 and less probably clp 230.

Is the 220 justify the price diference compared with 131? is the gh on 220 so much better than the standard touch on 131? or is it worth to upgrade from clp 220 to clp 230 for gh3 touch?

Many thanks,
Lucian

Reply/ Hi Lucian

The first thing I advice you is not to spend too much money.

There is absolutely no point in spending extra money on a Yamaha CLP230 -- or even a CLP220.

The YDP131 is a great starter piano and has a graded hammer action, touch sensitive keys, a nice touch and realistic piano sound...

What more could you ask for?

Here is the link to the YDP131 on the ukpianos.co.uk website: http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/yamaha-ydp131.html

Regards,
Graham Howard

Hi Graham,

Your advice is based on the fact I have never played ?

Reading in the forum on your site I have noticed you like Clavinova clp 220  followed by YDP 131. So the difference in touch it is not that significant for a beginner?

Thank you,
Lucian

Reply/ Hi Lucian

All I'm saying is that a beginner would probably not notice the difference in touch between the YDP131 and CLP220.

The sound IS better on the CLP220 and I do rate it as a better piano. It all comes down to what you are preprared to pay for your first piano.

Regards,
Graham Howard

Dear Graham,

As most people I'm a first time digital piano buyer and have a question.

As far as I understand it the CLP-240 is better in following areas:-

The weight grading of the CLP-240 is GH3 instead of just GH.

The sampling of the CLP-240 is dynamic (i.e. depending on
how hard you press a key a different sample is used).
To me it seems that this should give a more realistic feel & sound.
Are you saying that the difference is not noticeable or just not worth
the extra money?

Like you, I'm not concerned about 'extras' but am more concerned about
getting a more realistic feel and sound out of the piano especially the
ability to produce more subtle nuances and expressions of sound.

Although we're all beginners in my family we would not want to have to
replace the piano after a few years because suddenly we become more
attuned to its' shortcomings'.

Currently I'm looking at buying one of following:-

CLP-240 - GH3 grading + dynamic sampling
CLP-270 - GH3 grading + dynamic sampling + iAFC accoustics

I guess my next step should be to find a piano store and compare them
in real life.

Would you agree that Yamaha is (still) the best at the moment in
recreating the most accurate feel & sound of a real piano or should
I also include other brands in my quest?

Thanks and regards,
Ruud Mantingh

Reply/ Hi Ruud

You bring up some valid points here.

It is true to say that the sound and touch is slightly
better as you go up the range.

But..

The difference is so slight that buying a more
expensive model should be because you want
the added instrumental voices, rhythms etc.
NOT really because of a better sound and touch.

The touch and sound on the CLP220 is good
enough for any player - no matter what their
standard.

All these GH3 grading, dynamic sampling, iAFC accoustics
are fancy terms to SELL you a more expensive piano - which
any shop will be happy to do ;-)

It's not worth it!

I practiced for my grade 8 on the basic Yamaha
Clavinova (15 years ago). It did me well.

To wrap it up, yes I still believe that Yamaha
offer the best sound and touch. No point in
looking at other makes.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Further comments/

The thing is, I've just spoken with my son's piano teacher and she
recommends to go for as high within the CLP range as my budget
allows. She obviously feels that the better touch and sound will help
him in switching between Clavinova and her acoustic grand that
she teaches on.

However, I must admit that the price hikes between models seem too
high to justify the benefits (especially between the CLP-270 and CLP-280
where you almost pay £500 more for the privilege of having wooden keys!).

I still have some more thinking to do :-)

Regards,
Ruud Mantingh

I am glad to finally find a website that offers good digital piano buying advice.  I am looking at YDP-213, YDP-223 & P140 and would like your opinion on which one is the best of all? Meaning which one has the most piano sound and feel?

I am gravitating towards YDP223 and wanted to know if there will be better brands in that price range?

Thanks a lot for your time, Lalitha

Hi Lalitha, I believe the Yamaha YDP-213 and YDP-223 have been discontinued. The latest model is the YDP-131. You can check this out here:
http://ukpianos.co.uk/yamaha-ydp131.html

The Yamaha YDP131 or Yamaha CLP220 are the best digital pianos in the low to mid-end price bracket.

The P140 has a poor sound and touch. The only way to improve the sound quality is to hook it up to an amp - which rather defeats the object of having a compact and easy-to-move piano.
 
Regards,
Graham Howard

I'll tell you why I've been investigating piano lessons. I'm coming up to retirement and I'd like to learn the piano purely for my own satisfaction. I'm trying to decide if this is feasible for a sixty year old and if it is, what sort of piano would I look for and do I need personal lessons or is teach yourself from the internet better. I've looked at the Rocket piano website and it looks a bit American for my taste but it does seem to feature in most recommended lists. I've been thinking about a Yamaha Clavinova
regards, Alan

Hi Graham. I was thinking of changing my Yamaha Calviona 206 but having read your article doesnt seem to be much better out there than i have. I have had the piano for 4 years now did I read somewhere they go out of tune,or is it just real pianos. I must say some cords you have to play sound really awfull unless its just my bad playing.

Charles Grimmer.

Answer/ Hi Charles -- GREAT QUESTION!

Digital pianos cannot go out of tune because the sound you hear when you press a key is a digital recording of an acoustic piano.

It sounds like you have sensitive hearing. This is a possible reason that the chords sound awful to you. When a piano is tuned, the intervals between notes are
not perfect -- this is none as equal temperament.

The unison and octave are the only intervals that are tuned perfectly, the fourths and fifths are tuned slightly flat and the thirds and sixths tuned sharp. Your sensitive hearing is probably picking up the higher harmonics of the thirds and sixths. Being an ex piano tuner, I notice that these harmonics (or overtones) are more prominent in digital pianos.

Regards,
Graham Howard, UK Pianos

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