Features:

  • Bundle includes PSRE-EW300 keyboard, PKBS1 keyboard stand and PA130 power supply
  • A 76-key portable keyboard with 574 voices, 165 styles and 154 preset songs
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) allows you to practice using the preset songs (or MIDI files on compatible instruments) at your own pace, one hand at a time, or both together
  • Touch tutor Lesson Mode tracks the velocity or strength the keys are played at in order to teach dynamics
  • USB to host connectivity with MIDI and audio transfer means you only need one Cable to connect to your music-making software.Number of Polyphony (Max.):48
If you have weak hands or wrists, limited weight lifting ability, limited space, limited money--this piano is for you

I ordered this small 76-key, digital piano because the rooms in my house are quite small and space is a real issue for me. I truly wanted a real piano with 88 keys; however, there was no way I could find a space for it. I had given up ever having a piano when Amazon.com flashed a group of digital pianos for sale on a screen I was viewing. I scrolled through them and noticed a few that had 76 keys and measured approximately 45 inches in length. I measured the spaces in my house and found my house could accommodate this 45-inch long instrument. Also, I could not afford to pay more than $300 for a piano; this one along with the piano stand and adapter sold, with tax, for less than $300. So I decided to take a chance and order it. I literally fell in love with it the moment I turned it on and discovered that it plays 574 different voices. For the piano voices, I found 3 different voices for grand piano; 3 for bright piano, 4 for harpsichord, 3 for honky tonk, one for MIDI Grand, and one for CP80, and many more choices for various E Piano voices, which I have little interest in. As I studied the voice list in the manual, I found bagpipe, 4 different harpsichord voices, and 2 different harp voices--voices I also very much enjoy. (There are hundreds of other instrument voices, which I have no interest in and will not discuss here.) Anyway, I feel like I am in heaven. I did discover that the harpsichord voices play louder than the grand piano voices. Therefore, if you want the piano to play louder than the voice you select plays, just select another voice--for another voice may play louder. This instrument does have a volume control knob, which turns from quiet to loud and it has a plug for earphones. I also fell in love with the touch response choices. About 20 years ago, I had a severe case of carpal tunnel syndrome which incapacitated me for two years. I have since fully recovered but have weakened hands. So I discovered that I can set this instrument for soft touch response, and this option produces relatively high volume even with light playing strength, which works perfectly for my weakened hands. For someone with undamaged hands, there are three other touch options: Medium, Hard, and Fixed. I do not know what weighted keys feel like; so I cannot tell you if the keys are weighted or not; but the touch is definitely adjustable to fit personal touch preferences. The size of this instrument is perfect for a small room, for the length is only 44.5 inches. The stand is adjustable for height. It can be lowered to fit a young, small, short child or it can be lifted to fit a very tall adult. It has a circular piece of metal covered with holes. To adjust the height of the stand, you just turn this circular plate and place and tighten a very long screw in whichever hole you select (maybe a bolt--I don't know the names of very many mechanical things). The weight of the instrument is perfect for me, also, for I have a weakened lower back and struggle to lift anything over 20 pounds. This light weight instrument allows me to easily move it from room to room if I wish. And if I decide to adjust the height of the stand, I can easily pick the piano up and move it to a safe place while I adjust the stand. I also discovered that digital piano requires no tuning--because it has no strings--it plays recorded sounds somehow placed in it when it is manufactured. So this should save me about $200 a year in tuning sessions I will not need for this digital machine. So if you have weak hands or wrists, cannot lift anything very heavy, have limited space to place a piano in your house, and have limited funds to spend, you will not be disappointed if you purchase this instrument.

More than I bargained for!

I was just looking for a reasonably-priced 76-key keyboard, and this one seemed to fit the bill. When I looked at the listing, I saw that this had some level of tutoring and that you could use it to record songs you played. What I didn't know is that it has a built-in metronome and the lcd shows the notes being played on the staff as well as on the keyboard both when you play and when one of the built-in songs (or songs you download) are played. I also hadn't noticed the touch-sensitive bit - it really gives it a more authentic sound (but you can adjust or disable that if you want to)

Yamaha 76 Key Portable Keyboard Including AC Power Adapter

Several keyboards share this page but this review is for the PSR-EW300 76 key keyboard and includes the AC power adapter. This is a portable keyboard, weighing just under 14 pounds and if desired, it can be powered by six AA batteries. Included is the keyboard with separate music holder (snaps into back of keyboard), power adapter and Owner’s Manual. There is no complicated setup. Connect the AC adapter to the back of the keyboard, plug into a wall outlet, press the power button and it is automatically in grand piano mode ready to play. Before arrival, my main concern was whether the keyboard would have a similar touch and sound like a genuine instrument because although I never became proficient I lived with and tinkered on the full-size piano in my childhood home for at least fifteen years. The answer to that question is surprisingly, yes. The touch is almost indistinguishable from the one I practiced on replicating things such as the instant reaction to various degrees of pressure exerted on the keys to the subtle sound made when my inept fingers slip-off rather than fully strike the key. This is level of response is what I would expect from a professional grade keyboard with a much higher price point. The manual is an excellent resource to use when exploring the keyboard’s impressive array of features. But, nothing is difficult or complicated, it is just a matter of learning the steps. And some choices, such as switching instrument sounds, are printed on the face of the keyboard with confirmation appearing on the display screen, etc. So, much can be done intuitively. Listen through earphones, connect a speaker to improve the small on-board units, connect to a computer, etc. The keyboard has many built-in bells and whistles which are clearly detailed in the product information so I won’t repeat them here. After about a week of use I’ve played with many of the features but continue to gravitate to the grand piano mode. Granted, this reaction is highly variable and completely dependent on individual use but there is no doubt these different voices, instruments, styles, etc. add to the enjoyment and level of creativity that may be incorporated. The only other items needed are seating and something to hold the keyboard. I had a small repurposed piano bench which is now being more properly utilized with the instrument. To support the keyboard I purchased a simple adjustable collapsible metal X style stand here on Amazon and it is working out well. I bought an On Stage basic model but there are many brands available with various price points and features. Lightweight so it is easy to move, store and transport, this keyboard is a good choice for a beginner to learn on or as a way to return to the piano without making the physical space and financial commitment required for a full-size instrument. Excellent.

Great keyboard

This is an excellent keyboard for me who is getting back into composing and arranging music after retiring from my medical practice. It will serve my purposes well as I learn the new electronics and get the rust out playing. Great for learning and for those like me between beginner and professional.

Great piano for kids, for small spaces, for fun.

We have kids ages 7, 5, and 2. Bought this piano as a family Christmas present and started piano lessons for the older two. All the kids love playing with it and discovering the different sounds and recordings. It has really inspired their curiosity and creativity. Many dance partys have resulted. Makes learning to play the piano fun for them. It's also been great for me to sit down and play again too. My husband and I spent a long time researching digital pianos. My parents own a really nice digital piano that's in the $1-2,000 range and we were considering something similar at first. We decided to go with a simpler, less expensive, more bells and whistles option. Because our children are so young and energetic we didn't want to worry about them destroying it (they've already tried playing the piano with their feet and by sitting on the keyboard despite our "hands only" rule). If you are a bit more serious about piano you might not be happy with this one. For our purposes it's perfect. My husband and I are not uuge piano players. Pros: -The keys are touch sensitive (when you push soft, plays quiet and when you push hard it plays loud) -space saver -kid friendly -lots of cool features -great value for the price Cons: -The keys don't have the same weight as real piano keys or some of the more expensive digital pianos -no foot pedals (but you can buy an accessory)

Exceptional musical instrument

Bought it for my granddaughter. She just loves it. I bought it for my house in Texas so she could use it when she visits. She liked it so much I bought s second one for my house in NY. It is a beautiful instrument.

Sounds very good!

This EW300 surprised me -- in a good way -- with its sound quality. I play piano and harpsichord, so buying an electric keyboard seemed an odd choice for me. I tried it because I like to play and practice at all hours, so it's wonderful to wear headphones and know I am disturbing no one. I got this vs. a digital piano because I wanted the harpsichord voice, for sure, and knew I also would enjoy other voices, such as guitar, flute, and chamber. I would happily have spent more, but I did not see a digital piano with all the voices I wanted. I thought I would mostly use this for practice, but the sound is so good that I am enjoying it when I simply want to play for pleasure. The grand piano voice compares with my own grand piano, although the action is lighter. The lighter action is good, in this case, because it is closer to my harpsichord than a weighted key digital piano would have been. The 76-key keyboard has more keys than my harpsichord and only 12 keys fewer than my piano. I find that I am not bothered by not having the 88 piano keys I'm used to.

Amazing keyboard/Piano!!

I bought this as a family gift for me, my husband and 3 boys for Christmas and it’s been great so far. For the money you are not going to get total weighted keys so this was next best as the feature to make the resistance a bit harder or lighter is great for switching between our 3 year old and 13 year old sons and when we play. I took pics of a lot of the setting that it has because there are SO many. And way more than pictured. Any sound you can think of as well as a lot of other cool features. We Love that it plugs right into the wall with the INCLUDED plug. The Speakers are plenty loud enough for us. Yamaha is a great solid brand all around and I see us having this piece for a long time to come. It’s been a great addition to the other instruments we own.

Excellent sound and realistic key action.

Excellent value and very good sound quality. The keys are realistic even though they are not weighted. The touch sensitivity is very close to a real piano.

Beautiful!

I used to play when I was young. Was dying to hear Charlie Brown Christmas theme song at a recent holiday party - but no one knew how to play it on the piano that was available to us. I'm changing that for next year. Beautiful sound out of this! I love that the sound adjusts with how hard you hit the key. Way more features on this then I could have ever imagined... I doubt I'll ever use all of them. I bought some adult piano learning books and am excited :)

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