You want to learn the piano, right? You need a keyboard that lets you get right to the music, not some complicated "composer" or "workstation" where you have to read the manual just to turn it on. The Yamaha NP30 Portable Grand Digital Piano offers great sound, great feel, and a great price, without all the needless extras. You'll start mastering piano right away, and have a blast in the process!
Lush Stereo Sound
When you enjoy practice, you're more likely to do it, and when your digital piano sounds as good as the Yamaha NP30 you'll enjoy practicing even more. The NP30 has real, stereo-sampled piano sound for tones that spring to life and inspire, and the piano sounds great right out of the box thanks to a lush stereo speaker system built right in. (Of course, there's also a headphone output for silent practice.) For further inspiration, the NP30 also features different reverbs to simulate the experience of playing in concert halls of different sizes. . . a little taste of what's in store for the future! When you do make that transition from practice to performance, hook the NP30 up to a PA or keyboard amplifier via its dedicated, stereo 1/4" output and let everyone know how good you and your NP30 sound! Toting your keyboard from gig to gig won't be a problem, as the NP30 is battery-powered via six AAs, lightweight at only 12 lbs. and slim-profiled at 49 by 4 by 10.2 inches. For the environmentally conscious and fiscally frugal, an optional AC power adaptor is available.
Graded Hammer Action For Real Piano Feel
While your Digital Portable Grand may sound fantastic, eventually you're going to want to show off your skills on a real upright, baby grand, or grand piano. When you do pull up the bench in front of some actual ivories, you'll feel right at home thanks to Yamaha's "Graded Hammer Action" keyboard, which emulates the resistance of a real piano's keys. For even more familiarity with a real piano's functions, the NP30 sports an input for an optional footswitch. By inserting a pedal like the Yamaha FC4, you'll be able to experiment with sustain and damping techniques; an essential part of any pianist's repertoire.
Metronome Functions
Mastering rhythm is an essential part of learning any instrument. The NP30's built-in metronome makes for the perfect practice partner, training your tempo and meter until you're locked into the groove tighter than the gears of a Swiss watch. The metronome can also be adjusted for different time signatures, so you'll feel comfortable playing any style of music from straight-ahead 4/4 rock to stately 3/4 waltz to swingin' 6/8 jazz. A numeric pad lets you adjust tempo directly and see exactly how fast you're going, a must for any serious musician; when a conductor or producer says "85 bpm" you'll know exactly what they mean.
Ready For More?
Without ever getting over-complicated, the Yamaha NP30 features a few extras that'll keep you excited about playing and take your music knowledge to the next level. In addition to its righteous stereo piano sound, the NP30 has nine other built-in voices for you to experiment with, and you can even combine two voices at once to get a sense of how contrasting timbres blend together. If you're interested in learning about making music with your computer, the Yamaha sports the standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) inputs and outputs, making it the perfect tool for exploring the vast world of digital music creation.
If you or someone you know wants to learn to play the piano, remember: the first steps of any learning process are the most crucial. Its simplicity of design and function makes the NP30 a perfect learning tool. With a sound so full and a feel so real, it'll easily make the transition from practice to performance as your skills improve.
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