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The Perfect Digital Piano for Burgeoning Beginners





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Deciding to learn the piano is an exciting moment fondly recalled by all who dive into the instrument. You can ensure an unforgettable experience by choosing Yamaha’s P-143 88-key digital piano! Suited for beginners or pianists who don’t have room for an acoustic in their space, the P-143 offers classic Yamaha sound, 88 weighted GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keys, 64 notes of polyphony, and quality built-in speakers. Compared to previous models, the P-143 doubles down on simplicity, offering minimal features and putting the focus on a highly playable instrument offering an authentic experience. It also features a shorter, thinner body, ideal for compact spaces and tight budgets. Fuel your desire to learn with the Yamaha P-143!





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GHC keys offer an acoustic-piano-like feel





Play a few notes on the P-143 digital piano, and you’ll find it has a delightful, nuanced feel. Yamaha has a long and storied history of developing acoustic and digital pianos that inspire players, and the P-143 is more of the same. This GHC (Graded Hammer Compact) keyboard replicates the praised keyboard of previous P Series pianos, but with a more compact design. These keys are up to the task of beginner classics, contemporary pop songs, and more, thanks to their consistent accuracy, graded weight, and realistic sound production.





Imbued with the sound of Yamaha’s CFIIIS grand





Ready to keep you inspired for years to come, the Yamaha P-143 offers users the sound of a full grand piano: the CFIIIS. The sampled sound exudes a bright, transparent tone and spacious treble encompassed with a solid sonic feel. This slim digital piano also offers a damper resonance function, reproducing the same sonic qualities as a damper pedal on a genuine acoustic piano for an even fuller sound. While the P-143 has many attributes passed down from its acoustic counterparts, it goes without saying this piano won’t need tuning!





All the features you want, none you don’t





Yamaha gives you the power to practice anytime, anywhere. With its stylish design and economical size, the P-143 can fit in any room and can even travel with you when you’re on the go. The most compact member of the P Series, this digital piano will add a delightful personality to any room. An optional soft case gives you peace of mind during transportation, and a weight of less than 25 pounds keeps it compact. Rather than integrate a touch panel, Yamaha kept the interface straightforward and opted for a set of tangible controls that anyone can use and navigate. Plus, the built-in 7-watt speakers in the back of the P-143 deliver well-balanced sound wherever you go. Want to keep the volume down? Plug into the headphone jack for silent practice. Sweetwater tip: this is an excellent feature for apartment living! Lastly, for those wanting to record and share their practice and performances, Yamaha thought of that, too. Given the Rec’n’Share function, you can simply connect your smart device via cable to the instrument and share to platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and more!





Get more out of your digital piano with the Smart Pianist app





Like many of Yamaha’s digital pianos, the P-143 can open up an exciting world of expanded digital features when you connect it to the Smart Pianist app. Using your digital piano and the Smart Pianist app on a smart device, you can access educational tools like piano lesson pieces. You can practice exercises, download PDF scores, or play right along with your favorite songs with generated chord progressions. The Smart Pianist app also allows you to change piano voices, adjust reverb, and fine-tune many other piano settings.





Yamaha P-143 88-key Digital Piano Features:


88-key digital piano perfect for serious beginners and those wanting a compact, straightforward digital piano


Shorter, thinner body than the P Series pianos that came before


Button-style interface is easy for anyone to use


Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keys bring the beloved acoustic feel from past P Series instruments but with a more compact quality


2 x 7-watt built-in speakers deliver balanced sound


Packed with the gorgeous voice of one of Yamaha's premier grand pianos: the CFIIIS


Connect your smart device to use with the Smart Piano app and unlock even more settings and educational tools


Max polyphony of 64 offers plenty of sonic real estate for serious beginners


10 engaging voices to choose from


10 voice demo songs and 10 piano preset songs


Easily record a song and share it via Rec'n'Share