Information on Yamaha Electronic Keyboards
Yamaha keyboards have come a long way since the company first manufactured reed organs in 1887. The company's line of electronic keyboards features something for everyone, from the entry-level beginner to the professional stage musician.
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Entry Level
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Yamaha's line of entry-level keyboards boasts features and portability that cater especially to students and beginners. Its entry-level models feature 61 keys, hundreds of voicings and, in some models, a recorder that enables players to record what they play.
Focused Portables
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Among its family of home keyboards, Yamaha produces two lines of synth- and piano-focused keyboards. Its synth-focused portable keyboards feature a variety of effects, recording programs and a song arranger that appeal to synth enthusiasts. The piano-focused keyboards include similar features but lean more heavily on piano-based sounds.
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Digital Pianos
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Yamaha's digital pianos are constructed similarly to real pianos. Its Clavinova and MODUS series of digital pianos are built in convenient cabinets that resemble upright pianos. Features include keys with similar piano-like action, digital displays, Internet connections (for uploading music directly from the Yamaha website) and a variety of different voicings.
Pro Models
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Yamaha produces a line of synthesizers, tone modules and workstations that cater to the professional keyboardist. Its pro models offer top-tier sounds used by stage musicians, as well as recording and song arranging capabilities. Products include synthesizer workstations, S Series (stage pianos) and arranger workstations.
Accessories
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Yamaha makes accessories that complement its vast line of keyboards. These include headphones, speakers, pedals, power adaptors, benches and software.
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