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Which is best for beginners: Clp-240 or Clp-340?

Hi Graham
 
I would just like to say that I found your website very intresting and informative and have enjoyed reading peoples questions and your advice.
 
I have a question about the Yamaha Clavinova. I'm a beginner and am thinking of buying the Clp-240 or Clp-340 digital piano ( hopefully in the not too far future), is it one of the best for beginners? I'm mostly intrested in the touch as I would like a piano with as much realistic weight behind it so I can build up the necessary finger strength etc. I just wanted to know becasue someone reviewed it on your website but said they had some difficultly adjusting to their teachers acoustic because their Clp-240 was lighter. Would you still recommend this model? as I dont really want to go any higher up in price. Also are this things made to last? can they take a lot of practing on everyday or will the keys become loose or wear out fast? Oh, and lastly what is the diffrerence between the Clp-240 and 340 how has it been improved, I cant seem to find any infomation on its specifications.
 
Thanks
 
Anna

Reply/ Hi Anna

Thanks for your kind comments.

The CLP340 is not much different to the previous model CLP240.
It will probably be a little more expensive.

There isn't much info on the new  model yet. I believe they will
be out in a few weeks time.

It is true that the touch is not exactly like the real thing. If you
practice every day on the Yamaha CLP340 and then switch to
playing an upright, you will definitely notice a difference in feel.

It is not necessarily the weight. It is the fact that a real piano has
thousands of parts working together. The interconnection of the
levers gives the natural weighting to the key.

Although Yamaha have managed to simulate this better than anyone
else, it still (and never will in, my opinion), exactly emulate the real thing.

The CLP340 is a well-built piano and will last for 10+ years if looked
after.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard
UK Pianos

Further comments/ Hi Graham,
 
Thanks for your advice, I guess I'll be geting the Clp-340 then, if Yamaha are the best at simulating the weight and it's as close to the 'real' thing without buying an upright (one day I will get one! I'll just see how I get on with this first) .
Thanks
 
Anna

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Yamaha YDP is cheaper than the Yamaha CLP range - is there much difference?

Question/ Thankyou for your very useful article on the website penned by Mr Graham Howard. I am looking at buying a digital piano for my wife as a surprise but had no idea what make or model to buy. I think I have now plumped for a Yamaha!

However, one quick question for you. There seems to be a Yamaha YDP range available that is cheaper than the Yamaha CLP range - is there much difference and am I better off sticking with the CLP range?

Also, I am unable to spend more than approx £1,000 which seems to take me up to about the CLP230 range - is there much difference between these and the cheaper CLP220 range?

Hope you can help.

Answer/ I am glad you liked my article and I am also pleased you have chosen the Yamaha which I believe to be the best brand at the moment.

The YDP range is a basic cut down version of the CLP range. It is not as sturdy or well built as the CLP range and the action is not as good either.

I would stick with the CLP range. The CLP230 is only slightly better than the CLP220, the main differences being the added functions and slightly better sound sampling on the 230.

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