Yamaha YDP223 88-Key Weighted Digital Piano (Includes Bench)
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You don't have to purchase a Clavinova to have Yamaha quality. The YDP223 has all that you would expect from a digital piano with a much higher price tag.
Information from the manufacturer:
The YDP223 combines great sound and features in an attractive cabinet that will add a touch of elegance to any home. From the moment that you turn it on and start playing, you'll be glad you made the decision to buy Yamaha, the world leader in musical instrument manufacturing. The YDP223 features an 88 Key Graded Hammer Action. Graded Hammer Action emulates the action of a grand piano - heavier in the bass and lighter in the treble areas of the keyboard (on a grand piano, the hammers get thicker as you move from treble to bass). And nobody does this better than Yamaha, one of the most respected manufacturers of upright and grand pianos in the world today. The YDP223 comes with a selection of 14 voices and features a Stereo Sampled AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) piano sound that feels, reacts and sounds like an acoustic. When you play harder, the sound is louder and brighter. And when you play softly, the sound is quiet and warm. And of course, it never needs tuning!
The YDP223 is the tool of choice for home hobbyists, professionals, music students and music institutions. There are many useful features built into the keyboard that apply to musicians at any level of playing ability. For example, the keyboard has MIDI In/Out/Thru plus a To Host jack, which are necessary for connecting to computers. Anything you play on the YDP223 can be captured into a music program in your computer and turned into music notation. If you wish, you can send the file to your friends and family or just archive it like you would a photograph. There is nothing more rewarding than recording your child's first song and e-mailing it to their favorite grand parent. In addition, there is a 2-track recorder built into the instrument that is extremely intuitive and easy to operate. This feature is wonderful for recording a performance and analyzing it from an audience perspective. But it's not just for practicing; it's also a lot of fun! For example, you could record an Electric Piano part, then overdub a String track and finally, play a Piano part live while the other 2 tracks are playing back. It's like having your own recording studio right in your living room!
Practice makes perfect
Are you aware that learning music could increase your child's grades at school? (For more information, please visit http://www.amc-music.org/ .) If you are looking to purchase a digital piano for a child that is going to, or is presently taking lessons, you'll be happy to know that the weighted action makes sure that all those hours of practicing are well spent, building strength in the fingers so that a progression to an acoustic piano at a concert or performance is all taken in stride. The stereo-sampled piano sounds beautiful, and inspires people to want to play. This too, is important. The 88 keys is an investment in the future so that as the level of playing ability progresses, they won't run out of keys.
The YDP223 has an incredible 64 notes of polyphony (polyphony is how many notes that can sound simultaneously, including sustained notes). Just like most things in life, more is often better and 64 notes of polyphony will insure that you don't run out of notes, even in the most dense of musical passages. In addition to playing through the built-in speaker system, all Yamaha digital pianos have 2 headphone jacks so that you can perform to your heart's content without disturbing other family members or the neighbors and still share your music with that someone special. There is also a convenient headphone clip under the keyboard for storing them when not in use.
Playing in tune
If you had an acoustic piano in the family growing up, you can probably relate to this. Most of us know it's a good idea to have an acoustic piano tuned and regulated at least once a year, preferably more. It's part of the regular maintenance of the instrument and insures that whoever is playing on it is playing their piece of music in pitch - something that is very important for ear development. But how many people do you know that actually get their acoustic piano tuned as often as they should? Well, Yamaha Digital pianos never need tuning or regulating. Once you purchase the piano, you can forget about that "maintenance stuff" and just enjoy playing your new instrument. About the only maintenance you'll need to do on a Yamaha digital piano is to spoil it once in a while and dust it!
Features
The YDP223 features a dark rosewood finish Woodgrain cabinet with sliding key cover. You'll notice from the picture that this keyboard has 3 pedals - just like it's acoustic counterparts. Also included is an LED on the panel (provides visual feedback), a built-in Metronome, Digital Reverb (simulates playing in a church or concert hall), Chorus and Brilliance controls, and Transpose which allows you to play in any key you like (great for family sing-a-longs). The instrument comes with 14 different voices for you to choose from. These include 2 Grand Pianos, 2 Electric Pianos, 2 Church Organs, 2 Harpsichords, Vibraphone, 2 Strings, Jazz Organ, Choir and Guitar. And you can combine two sounds at once, like Piano and Strings. For your learning and listening pleasure, you'll find 50 built-in songs with Songbook. And finally, there is a matching padded bench.
Suggested Audio Interfaces
Yamaha Audiogram3. This audio interface is a great solution if you'd like to record your music using your Mac or PC. Simply connect your digital piano or keyboard to the interface using an audio cable(sold seperately), configure the included software, and start recording. Then you can edit your performance and burn an audio CD of your work.
Suggested CD Recorders, Duplicators & Players
Roland CD2E. The Roland CD2E is the easiest way to record your music to a CD without the need for a computer. Just plug in your digital piano or keyboard, load in a blank CD, and press record. You will be making studio quality recordings in no time.
Suggested Headphones
Yamaha RH2C. These Yamaha RH2C phones combine rich sound quality with a comfortable over-ear design. A great way to practice quietly with your digital piano.
Suggested Learning
eMedia Piano Scores Unlimited. This amazing DVD-ROM includes 630 classical piano scores, 2500 printable pages and over 26 hours of recorded audio (all royalty free)!
eMedia Intermediate Piano/Keyboard Method Vol. 2. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Volume 2 offers everything you need to take your playing to the next level. Vadim Ghin, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice that will elevate your playing to a new standard.
eMedia Beginner Piano/Keyboard Method Vol.1. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. Over 300 step-by-step lessons start from basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, and move on to music notation, sight reading, scales and much more!
eMedia Keyboard USB Interface Kit. Connect your keyboard to your PC or Mac with this eMedia USB MIDI Interface. As a bonus, eMedia includes some instructional software along with this kit.
Suggested MIDI Interfaces
makemusic PrintMusic! NOTATION PAK (MIDI). This notation package includes everything you need to start composing and writing music with your digital piano. Perform a composition and watch the notes appear on the staff as you play! Includes PrintMusic software from the makers of Finale, an eMedia MIDI to USB interface, and an eMedia Starter Keyboard Lesson CD-ROM.
Suggested Other
Pacific Trends 1002. Add some style to your digital piano and light up the built-in music rest with this brass piano lamp by Pacific Trends.
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HL: 59 Piano Solos You Like To Play. A terrific collection of 59 classical piano pieces including music from Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, and Schumann.
HL: Billy Joel - Piano Solos. Our most popular music book featuring solo piano arrangements of 19 huge hits from this pop superstar.
Suggested Piano/Keyboard Instruction: All
HL: Play Piano Today! Book/Cd/DVD. Teach yourself to play piano with this self instruction method from Hal-Leonard. This instruction package includes a CD, a 48 page instruction book, and a DVD offering a complete guide to the basics of piano playing. Add this instruction pack to your digital piano or keyboard and let the learning begin!
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FEATURES
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Graded Hammer Action
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64 Notes Of Polyphony
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14 Stereo Sampled Voices
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LED Display
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Adjustable Reverb
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Adjustable Touch Sesitivity
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Two Track Sequencer
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Built In Song Library
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Pull Out Key Cover
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3 Pedals
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WARRANTY Yamaha Digital Piano Warranty: Yamaha's Rock Solid Reliance™ warranty program covers Parts and Labor are for a period of three (3) years. More details can be found at www.yamaha.com.
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