Yamaha Digital Pianos

Find some of 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 pianos. You can also check out comparisons and reviews from other users on this site.

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"When you're learning, THE most important thing you need from a digital piano is a realistic touch. The next most important thing is a great sound. Other factors such as: Space saving, weight, colour, gadgets & other functions etc. should not influence your buying decision very much." Graham Howard, Piano Advisor.

If you need any advice on digital pianos you can either send an email to grahamhowardukpianos.co.uk, call 020 8367 2080 or click on the link below to chat online...

 Find out how Yamaha digital pianos compare against all other makes in my
 latest report: "7 Things You MUST Know Before You Buy A Digital Piano".
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Useful Resources

1) Click here to read the report: "Which Digital Piano To Buy" by piano advisor, Graham Howard

2) Check out the 'ever expanding' piano questions section on this site.

3)  The world's first and only dedicated digital piano forum. Check it out here

4) Click here to read the report: "7 Things You MUST Know Before You Buy A Digital Piano"

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

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What makes Yamaha digital pianos better than the rest?

Yamaha 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. 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. 

Click here to read the report 'which digital piano to buy' by piano advisor, Graham Howard

Further Reading
7 Things You MUST Know Before You Buy A Digital Piano
Should I Buy a Digital Piano or an Upright Piano?

Yamaha YDP Pianos

The Yamaha YDP models are designed exclusively for beginners.

Yamaha YDP-S31

The most basic Yamaha piano you can buy. It's really a cut down version of the YDP140 with a cheaper keyboard action. The sound is reasonable, but the keys are too springy resulting in a false feel. Recommended for beginners on a tight budget that want the Yamaha name, and warranty behind them. Read more.

Yamaha YDP140

The Yamaha YDP140 is Yamaha's most popular piano for beginners. A very good sound for a beginner model. The touch could be firmer. The speakers are only 2 x 6 watts each resulting in a rather quite piano sound. You have to turn the volume up to maximum to really enjoy it. The alder is quite an unusual finish, you can't get this colour in any other digital piano. Read more.

Yamaha YDP160

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

Start by reading this first: 'Which digital piano brand should I buy?'

Yamaha Clavinova (CLP Series)

The Yamaha CLP models are designed to sound and feel like real pianos

Yamaha CLP320

Costing two or three hundred pounds more than the YDP140, the CLP320 is well worth it! You not only get a superb piano sound but a firm, even touch as well. Read more

 

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Yamaha CLP340

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Yamaha CLP370

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Yamaha CLP380

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Yamaha CLP-S306 PE

The difference between ths CLP-S306 and the CLP-S308 is in the keys. The CLP-S306 has plastic keys, the CLP-S308 has plastic keys with wooden sides. Is it really worth the extra money? Read more

Yamaha CLP-S308 PE

Oh it not only plays similar to a real piano... it also LOOKS like one too! Read more

Yamaha Clavinova (CVP Series)

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

  

Yamaha CVP401

Musical fun for the entire family. Read more

Yamaha CVP403

Taking your performance to higher levels. Read more

Yamaha CVP405

Total musical enjoyment and creativity. Read more

Yamaha CVP407

Be the musician you have always dreamed of being. Read more

Yamaha CVP409

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

Yamaha CVP409 GP Grand Piano

Top of Yamaha's CVP range in a baby grand cabinet. Read 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.

Start by reading this first: 'Which digital piano brand should I buy?'

Yamaha Stage Pianos (P Series)

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

Yamaha P85

The good news is the price is less than its predecessor (P70). The bad news... the quality has gone down. It doesn't have as much volume, and the touch is not as solid. The biggest problem of all is the piano's bottom: It's rounded which makes it almost impossible to sit firmly on most keyboard stands. Read more.

Yamaha P85S

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

Yamaha P155

The P155 replaces the popular P140. This stage piano is one of the best on the market. Ideal for gigs. Read more

Yamaha's top end monstrosity -- an incredibly powerful stage piano. But a real back breaker if you have to transport it. Read more.

Yamaha CP300

Yamaha CP1

It's here.... Yamaha's greatest EVER stage piano. The price is high, but the quality of sound and touch is second-to-none. Read more

Yamaha CP5

From Yamaha's new range of professional stage pianos. Read more

Yamaha CP50

The CP50 excells in all areas. Read more

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

Yamaha CVP Digital Pianos

Yamaha CVP301, CVP303, CVP305, CVP307, CVP309

Yamaha CLP Digital Pianos

Yamaha CLP115, CLP120, CLP130, CLP140, CLP150, CLP170
Yamaha CLP220, CLP230, CLP240, CLP270, CLP280

Yamaha YDP

Yamaha YDP113, YDP131, YDP-S30

Stage Pianos

Yamaha P60, P70, P70S, P80, P90, P155, P155S, P250

Grand Pianos

Yamaha CLP175, CVP309GP

What Our Customers Say...             

Do you want to ask piano advisor Graham Howard a question? Just send an email.

Questions and Comments

Hi Graham,

By all means you are welcome to use my comments on your website. As you know, we all are restricted to sampling only those pianos that are in our immediate area unless we're willing to travel. It's prophetic that you suggested the CLP320. Yesterday I found another store and spent some time trying the CLP330 and 340. I was quite impressed with the sound funneling through 2 x 40 watt speakers in the 340, the great MIDI/USB capabilities and the extra feel of the GH3 keys with the synthetic ivory keytops. I admit these extras inflate the final pricing. But I feel confident that if I choose the CLP340 I will be happy that I spent the extra cash for something that should provide years of enjoyment.

Sincerely,
Bill Lewis

Hi Graham,

Thank you for your email recommending digital pianos.
You're right, the Yamaha CLP 220 is a little out of my
price range, but I've had a look at it and am rather taken
by it. I also tried the CLP 230 which I thought was
better still.

Do you think it is worthwhile waiting to see if I can get
one second hand? Also, do you think that the 230 is worth
the extra money?

Thanks again for your help,

Charlotte.

Reply/ Hi Charlotte

The new model CLP320 is coming out soon, so there
may be some bargains around for the CLP220.

Many shops will want to clear their display models, so
it is worth phoning around.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Hi,

I'm looking to upgrade my Yamaha stage piano P80. I use it at home &
to accompany my choir so it needs to be portable & powerful enough for
a small hall or church. The P80 doesn't have inbuilt speakers so it
would be nice to have less "clutter" to carry, even if I do need to
supplement it with a smallish amp. What is your opinion of the P250? -
it looks quite heavy but the sequencing capacity could be useful.
Thanks in anticipation,
Nicky

Reply/

Hi Nicky

The Yamaha P250 is not available anymore. Besides...

I never liked it.

The sound was not very good and it was just too large to carry
around. It was a monster!

There are some nice stage pianos around these days.

Take a look at either the Yamaha P85:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/yamaha-p85.html

Or/

The Roland FP7:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/roland-fp7.html

Both have built-in speakers and offer a good sound and touch.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Futher comments/

Thanks Graham, that's really helpful. I thought the P250 looked rather heavy!

One more question: apart from the built-in speakers, what are the advantages of the P85 over the older P80 that I already have? I quite like the touch & sound of the P80 & am wondering whether to just get a better quality, lighter amp - I believe Roland do a smallish keyboard amp that might be suitable?

All the best,

Nicky

Reply/ Hi Nicky

The Yamaha P80 was a fantastic piano!

I think you should keep this and just buy a decent Roland keyboard amp. Either the KC60 or KC150.

Check them out here:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/roland-kc60.html

http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/roland-kc150.html

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Hi Graham
 
Just an e-mail to thank you for your excellent advise.  I did get the Yamaha P85, but as my eldest daughter is very picky about the sound, I was concerned that it might not get used alot.  How wrong could I be, both my daughters seem to actually prefer the Yamaha over the traditional piano as it doen't go out of tune at all and it has more options on it. 
 
Thanks again
Best wishes
Anna

Hi,

I'm looking to buy a digital piano to learn on, and for my budget it
looks like the SDP-131 or P-85 models by Yamaha would be best. If I
don't need to take the piano gigging (which I don't), should I opt for
the SDP? Is the sound quality / keyboard action better? Or is there a
better beginner's model out there?

Your site has been very useful while I've been trying to make sense of
this complex market - thank you!

Best wishes,

Chris

Reply/
Hi Chris

I recommend you buy the Yamaha YDP140. This is the replacement
for the YDP131.

The sound is slightly better than the P85. The touch is as good.

You can read more about it here:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/yamaha-ydp140.html

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Further comments/
Hi Graham,

Thank you for your recommendation of the YDP140. Since I wrote to you,
I have also come across the YDP-S30, and was wondering whether you had
any thoughts on that - I cannot find any information that tells me how
it differs from the YDP140/131 etc. It is not a portable model, and it
is a similar price, so do you know what the difference is?

Thanks again,

Chris

Reply/ Hi Chris

I wouldn't consider the Yamaha YDP-S30. I don't like
it at all. The touch is false and too springy on the up-stroke.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

Hi Graham,
My sincere compliments with your website, I've really enjoyed it (and stil do). And the same goes for your lessons and information for beginners.
Because I'm on the look out for a piano,  I've also read the review on digital piano's. Pff, so many  choices and possibilities....I'll like to do some research, but I've found myself rather lost in the forrest of  the various brands. Would it be possible for you to give me some directions what specific types/series of the Clavinova are recommendable. I'm just a beginner, so, I think,  my wishes for a piano are fairly modest: I would like a full piano keyboard with a nice sound/touch. I don't need much digital extra's or the newest gadgets.
I'm from the Netherlands, and as you obviously can see English is not my first language. I do my utmost, but nevertheless I'll  appologize for the inevitable language errors.
Kind regards,
Ellen Beringen
the Netherlands

Reply/ Hi Ellen

The Yamaha CLP220 or the new Yamaha YDP140 will be
a good choice for you.

The CLP220 has a better sound and touch over the YDP140.

Yours pianistically,
Graham Howard

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

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

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

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
After reading your advertisment on your website, I have a few questions which I hope you wil be so kind to answer.

For some time I have been looking for a quality digital piano, which should be a nice furniture as well. ( I already have a quality Roland stage piano)

1 ) The Yamaha CLP 265 GP is what I think I can afford, but what is the big differens between this piano and the Yamaha GT2 ( except from the price which is marked in Denmark)
2) When I look at your web, CLP 265GP come up with 2 differnt prices: 2080.80£ - and another, about 200£ more.
What is the real price incl. shipping to Denmark?
3)- and do you have any experience with tax and custom from UK to DK, which you could communicate to me.

In other words: how much should I pay altoghter before the piano is ready to play in my room :-)

4)  And last. Is it possible to hide the buttons and mechanism  with the lid, like on the cheaper Yamaha models.? (You drow the lid out in half possition)( I want a piano to look like a piano- not a mechanic tool)

My English vocabulary and spelling is limitid. I hope you undersatand, and ythat I don't take too much of your time.

Regards
Erling Jakobsen

Reply/ Hi Erling

The current price for the CLP265GP is £2226 including delivery to Denmark.

I believe you can cover the control panel with the lid.

The GT2 is no longer available.

Yours pianistically,
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 Alan
You are completely right about the Rocket Piano course - it is
'a little bit American'. BUT, nevertheless, it is the best 'complete'
piano course available at the moment.

It is nice to hear that you want to take up the piano as you near
retirement. It seems that more and more people are learning
piano around this of their life. I can't think of ANY hobby that offers
such a sense of fulfillment and joy.

As far as choosing a digital piano goes. A Yamaha Clavinova is
definitely the BEST CHOICE.

The model I recommend is the Yamaha CLP220. The CLP220 is
BY FAR the most popular digital piano today.
You can check out more details here:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/yamaha-clp220.html

You might also want to read an article I wrote (if you haven't
already) about the different digital piano makes and what
I think about them. Click on the following link:
http://www.ukpianos.co.uk/digital-pianos-which-brand-should-i-buy.html

Regards, Graham Howard

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 known 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

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