NAMM Show Top 3 Hot Items: Pianos
Premium Products: Yamaha CVP609
The new Clavinova series from Yamaha comes with much improved sounds and greater expression on the individual instruments so the easy play orchestration is realistic. Actual wave recordings, of say a Brazilian percussion section playing together, are used in the easy play accompaniments for astonishing realism.
Mid-Level Cost: Weber W121 Upright Piano
Piano designer technician guru Del Fandrich was on hand at the Hyundai Development Corp booth explaining the re-design of the Weber and Young Chang uprights providing wider tonal range and expression, employing the finest in woods and premium performance but able [...] Read more
And it has begun! Here are a few things we've spotted so far today: Elton John among a group performing live (and you can watch it), Fender basses and a whatchamacallit, Jackson Guitars, Peavey's next generation, Sennheiser & Shure launches more wireless, Pigtronix pedal, Digitech JamMan SoloXT, Korg MS-20 Mini + more goodies, M-Audio, Akai, Numark, Levy’s straps, Eventide H9 Stomp re-thunk, Kala Banjo Uke, Presonus, DW Drums, from the floor and pre-NAMM Suhr party pics (and breathe).
Yamaha’s 125th anniversary
To commemorate Yamaha’s 125th anniversary, a concert featuring Elton John will be held at the Hyperion Theater is Disneyland California will [...] Read more
Celebrating 125 years…
To mark Yamaha’s 125th anniversary, we’re offering up to $500 in mail-in rebates on intermediate, professional and custom wind & string instruments.
Here’s how it works...
For every $1000 (excluding taxes) you spend on eligible instruments receive $125 in cash rebates. You can receive up to $500 with this special offer!
Spend $1,000 or more Receive $125 rebate
Spend $2,000 or more Receive $250 rebate
Spend $3,000 or more Receive $375 rebate
Spend $4,000 or more Receive $500 rebate
Valid on eligible new in-stock instruments at authorized Yamaha dealers in Canada for purchases made between October 12 and December 31, 2012. Redemption must be [...] Read more
Celebrating 125 years…
To mark Yamaha’s 125th anniversary, we’re offering up to $625 in mail-in rebates on Clavinova CVP Series digital pianos.
Here’s how it works...
Purchase one of these eligible instruments to receive your mail-in rebate.
Model
Rebate
CVP501/PE
$125
CVP503/PE
$250
CVP505/PE/PM
$375
CVP509/PE/PM
$500
CVP409GP
$625
Valid on eligible new in-stock instruments at authorized Yamaha dealers in Canada for purchases made between October 12 and December 31, 2012. Redemption must be made online by January 31, 2013. Conditions and exceptions apply. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Only valid in Canada. Yamaha Canada Music reserves the right to cancel these offers at any time. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery [...] Read more
This easy-to-carry, powerful speaker system frees your iPod/iPhone music for your active lifestyle. Enjoy your music wherever you go, including performances you create on your CVP Clavinova.
Details:
Purchases must have been made between July 1st, 2012 and December 31st, 2012 from an authorized Yamaha dealer (that's us!). Submission deadline: 01/31/13. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. All Promotions are while supplies last. Only Valid in Canada. Yamaha Canada Music reserves the right to cancel these offers at any time. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Shipping to physical mailing addresses
Visit www.yamahapromos.ca for more.
John Ebata
Piano Division, Keyboard & Recording [...] Read more
Today we are going to take a closer look at what goes into a high quality Young Chang Upright Piano.
The best upright pianos in the world do not have any plastic action parts, only the best woods like this piano. As a result, it is a much finer musical instrument but still remains affordable.
Used Pianos have no manufacturer's backing with a warranty. Young Chang offers 10 years parts and labour warranty on this series of pianos and makes it transferrable to every owner, so when you want to upgrade, the resale price can be higher with a real valid warranty.
Parent [...] Read more
Today we look at the PianoDisc QuietTime system, featured here on this Young Chang Grand Piano.
The Pianodisc Quiettime System allows me to:
-To practice on a real acoustic piano but silently with headphones
-To print out the piano music I play
-To record the piano music I play and be able to correct my wrong notes upon playback
Underneath the keys of your acoustic upright or grand piano, a MIDI contact strip is installed connected to a box to connect any MIDI module or computer. One moves a lever which silences the piano so now you can listen via headphones or speakers to your [...] Read more