Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Clavinova Yamaha: Thirty Years Of Music

By Slanikan Kolahata


The concept for an electronic keyboard instrument that rivaled the best acoustic models was conceived in the early 1980s. Years before the Internet, computers and Smart Phones, the Clavinova Yamaha designed was able to make digital piano music that sounded authentic, but was produced on a keyboard smaller than most spinet pianos.

The company was not a newcomer in the musical instrument field. It had been building traditional acoustic pianos since 1900, and its grand pianos may be found in many concert halls over 110 years later. Early in the digital era its engineers began research for an electronic piano that did not sound like a toy, but had the depth and expression of a concert grand.

This piano series soon formed its own market. Because it combines the latest technologies with traditional musical subjects such as theory, composition and harmony, the instruments soon became very popular with teachers. These keyboards produce the sound and feel of a real piano, but can fit easily into a small studio or practice room.

Another important factor today is cost. Compared to acoustic pianos, the electronic versions are less expensive simply because they are not handmade with expensive wood requiring intensive labor. One idea behind their creation was affordability, giving more people access to a top-quality musical experience. More than 700 music colleges around the world use them.

These pianos are all tested extensively before leaving the factory. The realistic sound never needs expensive tuning, and maintains the correct pitch indefinitely. Headphone plugs are standard, making long hours of practice private and silent. Because this company pioneered digital sound technology, continuing development makes them a trusted musical instrument brand worldwide.

Many models have an electronic metronome built in for beginners. More advanced players will appreciate all the advanced software. The instruments are built of the finest materials, and the details are expertly engineered. Around the world the Clavinova Yamaha has become a widely respected digital instrument able to reproduce the most subtle piano touch. As a teaching instrument it is unsurpassed, and is a versatile, responsive and professionally acknowledged musical instrument.




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