Yamaha are famous for their digital, grand and upright pianos. Yamaha have dominated the music industry – it seems for ever. This is not likely to change in the near future as Yamaha pump more and more money into branding. The most popular Yamaha piano is called the ‘Clavinova’, this is considered their piano ‘par excellence’.
Why are Yamaha pianos so good?
Yamaha excel in every area of piano building, they have been producing pianos for more than 100 years. Every detail of every Yamaha piano is carefully monitored so the end product sounds and feels like a top end piano.
Types of pianos that Yamaha sell
Digital pianos
Upright pianos
Grand pianos
Country or origin
Japan
Since Torakusu Yamaha built Japan’s first Yamaha piano in 1900, Yamaha has consistently led the way in finding new methods to improve upon the age-old traditions of piano making. These innovations have been adopted not only by Yamaha, but by other manufacturers as well.
This century-long quest for excellence has resulted in higher standards of quality, consistency, efficiency and performance throughout the piano-making industry. It has also made Yamaha the world’s leading piano manufacturer.
Building Better Pianos
Yamaha has developed numerous advances and refinements in acoustic design and analytical technologies, in the selection and processing of materials, in the design and production of components such as iron frames and action mechanisms, in production equipment and procedures, and in establishing the highest standards of quality management. The skills and expertise accumulated over a century of leadership in the music industry assure that Yamaha upright and grand pianos represent the state of the art in piano design and construction.
Creating New Types of Pianos
Drawing on comprehensive acoustic and electronic knowhow, Yamaha has pioneered today’s exciting range of digital/acoustic hybrids. These include the amazing Disklavier™ recording/reproducing pianos, the popular Silent Series™ pianos that can be played normally or through headphones, and the superb GranTouch™ digital pianos incorporating real piano keyboards and actions. Other manufacturers have followed Yamaha’s lead, of course. But Yamaha leadership ensures that Yamaha instruments are always a step ahead.