( 15 reviews )
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Posted: 06-15-2009
I bought this because, like other reviewers, I needed a "dummy" keyboard to practise on. I was aware that the keys were not weighted, but was disappointed to discover that they feel *just the same* as ordinary keyboards, i.e. too light. It's nice to have 76 keys, but they are narrower than those of a real piano (by only about 3%, but it feels quite different). It's definitely very unsuitable for someone to learn the piano on. However, for the amateur jazz or rock/pop pianist wanting a cheap and portable keyboard to play in gigs with, it's very convenient and sounds very good for the price.
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Posted: 05-22-2009
This is exactly what I have been looking for! It is a very portable PIANO - it isn't like a keyboard with all the buttons and rhythms - it is very much like a real piano that you can carry around with you. The keys have a great touch that feels very good under your fingers and they play just like a real piano, louder if you hit them harder and softer if you press them softly. The two grand piano sounds and the two harpsichords sound so real. The 76 keys are enough to play almost any song and it sounds lovely. This would be perfect to take to wedding receptions, graduations, birthday parties or anywhere someone wanted piano music and didn't have a real piano. One could even play at outdoor weddings as it can run on 6 AA batteries. I am SO happy with this Yamaha NP30!
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Posted: 03-27-2009
I DON'T HAVE THIS PRODUCT YET. BUT, IT IS THE EXACT TOOL I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR. I'VE ALWAYS WANTED A LIGHT, PORTABLE KEYBOARD SO I CAN PRACTICE MY PIECES, TECHNICAL EXCERCISES AND SCALES WHILE IN THE CAR OR WAITING BETWEEN CLASSES. NOW THE PERFECT PORTABLE KEYBOARD IS HERE WEIGHING IN AT JUST 12 POUNDS!!! I KNOW RIGHT NOW EVEN BEFORE PLAYING IT THAT IT DESERVES 5 STARS. THANK YOU YAMAHA! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
