Saturday, May 21, 2011

Why The Yamaha Clavinova CLP320 Digital Piano Is So Popular Amongst Pianists

By Kerr McIntosh


The Clavinova line of digital pianos is one of Yamaha's most popular instruments. It is highly regarded amongst all kinds of musicians and its name is widely known. Even the most affordable model in the range, the Yamaha Clavinova CLP320, features an array of useful features and provides great sound.

Like every model in the Yamaha Clavinova range, the CLP320 uses sampling of authentic Yamaha concert grand piano sounds. It has 3 levels of dynamic stereo sampling, which means that each piano note has been recorded at three different levels, giving greater depth to your playing. It's so convincing that you'll forget that there's any difference between this digital piano and an old-fashioned upright.

The keys are lightly weighted to make this digital piano feel as true to an acoustic piano as possible. Every Yamaha Clavinova uses graded hammer action for its 88 keys, and has re-created the subtle effects of each of the three pedals a pianist uses. For example, the Yamaha Clavinova has a damper pedal with a half-pedal effect - one of many superior features. There's plenty more to keep you interested in this Yamaha digital piano, such as the ten different voices include several different styles of piano, organs, harpsichord, and even string instruments.

To get the most out of this piano, you should play it at home or in small spaces. The onboard speakers provide a small amount of sonic power and convenience. If you do wish to perform with this instrument, however, you should plan on attaching an amplifier or additional speakers to get the necessary level of loudness and a better overall sound.

This digital piano also features 128 note polyphony, which is much better than what many of the Clavinova's rivals have to offer. With this level of polyphony, the piano is able to play 128 or fewer variations of notes simultaneously. The sound is full and rich and the transitions between notes sound smooth and natural as a result.

There are several special effects to experiment with, such as the digital reverb, the built-in metronome, and the transposing function. Once you've mastered a piece of music on your Yamaha Clavinova you can record it using the single track song recorder. You can even connect it to a computer for upload of MIDI files.

The Yamaha Clavinova CLP320 is not light. It weighs 46 kilograms, so you may need someone to help you get it into your house. There are also several color choices available, including mahogany, cherry, rosewood, and polished ebony. A matching bench comes with each piano.




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