All About Yamaha Pianos

The Yamaha brand has been world famous for several centuries. Its founder is Thorakusu Yamaha, who in 1887 was engaged in the repair of the reed organ. It was after this event that he created the first reed organ in Japan. The company is currently engaged in the production of various musical instruments, among which there is a place and a piano. In this article we will consider their features, types and an overview of the models.

Yamaha brand pianos are of excellent quality, and therefore are appreciated by professionals, musical institutions and businessmen who move in the field. The company always strives to satisfy the needs of any customer, each model has its own individual design, meets all modern technologies. The company not only manufactures products, but is also active in opening music schools, in holding children's music festivals. She strongly supports music education and its development.

If we compare both brands, then each of them has been on the list of the best companies for the production of musical instruments for a long time, has occupied its own niche and has its own loyal customers. But Yamaha, unlike Casio, provides tools not only for aspiring musicians, but also for professionals. For example, a Yamaha piano does not have as many minor features as a Casio.It is the Casio instruments that will suit the inexperienced student, with a rich assortment and budgetary cost, he can choose the optimal model.

Yamaha has a long history of making acoustic pianos for live performances. They offer excellent sound and key response. Casio instruments are divided into adult, children's and professional models, each category has a large assortment and the cheapest price. In turn, Yamaha is in no hurry to surprise with a huge assortment at a low cost, and professional products cannot be cheap.

An acoustic piano reproduces the sound of the keys exactly. It is intended for professional use of the instrument, thanks to which you can practice the technique of hand movement and hear the corresponding sound. With such a piano, the creative possibilities increase significantly.

Yamaha uses only the finest materials and skilled craftsmanship to manufacture premium pianos. The premium CFX grand piano is handcrafted and crafted by artisans. The instrument is a full-size concert grand piano, the dimensions of which are:

• length - 275 cm;
• width - 160 cm;
• height - 103 cm;
• weight - 491 kg.

The instrument features powerful bass and a wide palette of musical sounds. Thanks to such a rich sound in all registers, the sound of the grand piano can be heard even among the playing of a symphony orchestra in the largest concert hall. This model is considered the flagship, the case is made of polished ebony. The number of keys is 88 pieces. The white ones look like natural ivory thanks to a new material, while the black keys are made from ebony. The cover has three support positions. To avoid glare in the eyes of the orchestra musicians, it has a matte surface.

The entire design of the tool has a beveled edge, soft closure and lid locks are provided. Deep, rich sound comes from the thickness, shape, and even the manufacturing process of the rear beam and strut. The deck material is European spruce, the metal frame is cast using sand, which significantly increases the strength and stability of the instrument. Hammers have a profound effect on sound. Yamaha uses the finest materials and processing methods for their manufacture, which are not affected by changes in humidity and temperature. The piano string is hand wound by highly trained professionals.

The hybrid models combine an acoustic instrument and the ability to record high-resolution sound reproduction. The DCFX ENPRO Disklavier has a hidden control panel that is very easy to use. The instrument can be connected to a wireless network, combined with a computer or smartphone, giving you access to exclusive content and all the capabilities of the instrument.

The Disklavier ENSPIRE PRO is the only instrument that comes with integrated high-resolution audio recording functions. Thanks to a modern system of optical sensors, the program accurately reproduces the touch of each hammer and the lightest pedal press. New technologies allow to improve the student's skills and show the recorded performance in order to evaluate it from the outside. The technology is patented and offers the user the ability to archive and publish the visual effect of an acoustic piano. You can learn to play it without disturbing others, and listen to the reproduced sound through headphones. Dimensions of this model:

• width - 160 cm;
• height - 103 cm;
• depth - 275 cm;
• weight - 519 kg.

A piano mute mechanism is provided by means of a motor-driven hammer shank stopper.

The electronic piano is not intended for teaching, but for occasional piano performance in an environment where a true acoustic model cannot be used. This instrument reproduces digital piano simulations. It is indistinguishable from the acoustic variety in a rock concert setting, and it is almost impossible to use a mechanical piano in this situation.

This type of tool has a number of positive characteristics:

• the piano takes up little space and is easy to transport;
• if you live in an apartment building, then playing on it will not cause discomfort to others - you can put on headphones and hear your game, and your family can calmly watch TV;
• the tool does not require special care, does not dry out, as it is made mainly of plastic;
• it doesn't need to be configured.

Digital Piano with Auto Accompaniment from the series Clavinova CLP-735 weighs 57 kg and looks like an acoustic instrument. Its dimensions:

• width - 146.1 cm;
• height - 92.7 cm;
• depth - 45.9 cm.

The model has 88 keys on linear hammers. The white keys are made from faux ivory and the black ones are from synthetic ebony. It is pleasant to play on them, there is no slipping even during prolonged contact. The model is equipped with three pedals (damper, sostenuto and soft).

The keyboard features a wide dynamic range with precise sound response from every touch. Piano hammers produce a clear, pleasant sound and allow precise control of the tone. A special trigger quickly releases the hammers from the strings after being hit to stretch the vibration of the string. This process takes place at the bottom of the key recess. The special design is designed so that the click goes even with the lightest key press.

The shape of this model is combined with modern aesthetics and suits all piano standards. It is convenient to be behind it, there are no unnecessary elements in the field of view, and the player feels as if he is sitting at an acoustic piano. An innovative technology called "Virtual Simulation" creates a variety of sounds that simulate complex sympathetic tones. Even damper sounds are reproduced.

The acquisition of any musical instrument is not limited only to it. For a comfortable game, you need to purchase additional equipment. For example, hybrid and digital pianos require headphones to protect those around you from loud sounds. To make it comfortable to sit at the instrument, you need to purchase a bench.

A synthesizer will need a stand or stand with which you can adjust the height of the instrument. To carry it conveniently, you need a cover that will protect the equipment from the negative effects of the environment, and a cape is purchased to prevent dust from entering.

When choosing an acoustic model, you must first of all understand that it takes up a lot of space, but has the natural sound of professional playing. If a child learns to play on such an instrument, then such practice will significantly increase his ability to further develop his playing skills. Inspect the case for cracks and chips, and check the condition of the locks and screws and the rollers on the legs.

To check the condition of the keyboard, you need to remove the upper shield and pull out the keyboard flap together with the cornice, then pull out the lower shield. After that, you will have access to an overview of all nodes.Check how the mechanical part and the keys work, if there is a relationship between them. Play a little on them, use the right and left pedals in turn. They should be pressed gently, and the sound should gradually increase or decrease during this time. Go through all the keys and listen to the sound of the notes.

If your choice is a digital piano, take it as an axiom that for a beginner, such an instrument will not replace the skills that can be acquired by playing an acoustic piano. Electronic models are compact in size and weight. Their sound must be fully consistent with the mechanical instrument. These types of pianos are divided into cabinet and compact. The first ones with their appearance completely imitate a real acoustic piano. When choosing a specific model, ask if it has a hammer action effect, thanks to which you can quickly press the keys without interrupting the sound of the instrument.

The most realistic and natural sound comes from pianos with dynamic stereo sampling. You can connect your digital piano to your computer using a dedicated software program. The instruction manual contains all the recommendations for the settings and functions that the model supports. It should have a good acoustic system, ideally transmitting acoustic pulsation to the instrument structure.

For your piano to last as long as possible, you need to take proper care of it.

• Hands should be washed before each play, as the instrument loves cleanliness and dirty hands are the main culprit.
• Sun, heat and moisture can also damage your piano, so do not place it in direct sunlight and control the humidity. Never place drinks on the piano, it must not come into contact with vinyl or rubber.
• At the end of the game, always close the lid to protect the integrity of the keys.
• After installation, be careful not to move the piano to another location, as this may affect not only its condition, but also the tuning.
• If something does not work out for you during classes, then in no case knock on the instrument - this can damage the strings or provoke a breakage of the hammer.