Your Easiest First Step – The New Yamaha PSR-E283
Yamaha has just announced the latest addition to their very successful PRS line of keyboards. The PSR-E283.
Yamaha’s entry keyboard for beginners motivates and entertains you at the same time—taking your playing to a higher level. The PSR-E283 gives you all the tools to enjoy and practice, even for the first time, with 410 authentic instrument Voices, fun sound effects, and stimulating Lesson functions including a Quiz Mode.
HIGHLIGHTS
- 410 high-quality Voices,
- 150 auto accompaniment Styles
- 122 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)
- Lesson function (3 steps) Smart Chord
- Quiz Mode
- Duo Mode
- Recording function
- AUX IN jack for connecting an external audio source
- Stereo Speakers (12cm x 2 / 2.5W x 2)
- Battery operation (AAx6)
- 3 months of free premium access to flowkey
- 2 free online lessons with a Yamaha Music School teacher
VOICES
Select and play the various instrument Voices. When you simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button.
SONGS
Play along any of the 122 songs that come along the PSR-E283, including 10 Rhythm Tutor and 12 Chord Study Songs.
SFX
A variety of sound effects can be played on the keyboard.
QUIZ
The PSR-E283 lets you have fun playing and also helps to develop your musical ear by playing along with the “Guess the note” quiz.
LESSON
Use the lesson functions to enjoy playing the built-in Songs with ease. These convenient lesson functions will help you to practice the Songs and improve your playing skills.
SMART CHORD
Smart Chord feature lets you automatically play chords and enjoy playing the Styles with just one finger.
STYLES
Just play chords with the left hand and the auto-accompaniment feature will play Styles (rhythm + bass + chord) that matches.
DIRECT UI
When selecting a Voice, Style, or function, you can directly select it using the category button/number button without having to turn a dial.
DUO MODE
Duo mode allows two people to play together on the same instrument by creating two middle C notes. Enjoy playing the piano with friends and family!
SONG BOOK
The Song Book includes the musical scores of the built-in Songs and also provides tips for the on-board lessons with images, glossary and more.
HEADPHONES JACK
You can practice without making any sound from the built-in speakers by connecting headphones.
RECORDING
Easily record hand-played phrases on the instrument as user songs for playback.
BATTERY POWERED
This instrument can use either optional AA-size batteries or an included AC Adaptor.
FLOWKEY
The flowkey application offers lessons specially designed for beginners or those who haven’t played for a long time to practice at
their own pace. Get started today to discover piano arrangements tailored to your level and learn to play your first songs.
ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS
PSR-E283 comes along with 2 Online Music Lessons at Yamaha Music School. Kickstart your journey into music with teachers as passionate as you.
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