A light, portable piano-style keyboard with just the functions you need The 61-key keyboard (a conventional piano has 88 keys) is perfect for playing pop tunes or simple classical pieces. Although the keys have the same box shape as those on a piano, the keyboard has a lighter feel that makes it easy for beginning pianists to start, rather than the weightier feel of a standard piano keyboard. You can also use headphones with the NP15 if you are worried about disturbing those around you with your playing. We recommend this model to: People with a casual desire to learn the piano People with little space in their home (1052 mm x 260 mm x 104 mm) (41-7/16” x 10-1/4” x 4-1/8”) People worried about lacking strength in their fingers People who don't want those around them to hear their playing People who want a MIDI keyboard to enter data It's just so light! You can take it anywhere "Piaggero," the name of the NP15 series, combines "Piano" with the word "leggero," a musical term meaning, "light." As the name states, the NP15 is extremely light, even for a portable keyboard, so that you can take it anywhere. Indoors, outdoors, or even on a trip, feel free to take it to your favorite places and practice. Enjoy a light keyboard feel that makes piano playing fun! The Piaggero’s light keyboard feel lets you experience the joy of playing a keyboard. Even with its softer touch, the Piaggero’s sound changes realistically in response to the force of your keystrokes, enabling you to enjoy expressiveness approaching that of an acoustic piano. A concert grand sound from a compact keyboard The Piaggero features the sound of a Yamaha full concert grand, the CFIIIS. The sound was sampled from a piano with a bright, transparent tone, a spacious treble, and an overall solid sonic feel. Basic operations are easy! A minimalist design with only functions you need The Piaggero is an instrument for people who love the piano. Its modern design features aspects that are reminiscent of a piano and focuses on only the most practical functions, making it eminently usable and allowing even people who are not used to digital instruments to operate it intuitively. Equipped with a recording function to help your playing improve quickly, as well as a metronome The NP15 comes equipped with a recording function that is a convenient aid to practice, making it easy to record your own performances so that you can listen to them again immediately. You can record just the left hand first, and then practice playing along with the right. The NP15 also features a metronome which is essential for learning to perform at the correct tempo. Connect headphones to practice at night without worrying about bothering others The ability to use headphones is a convenient feature of digital instruments. You can play without the people around you hearing, and even enjoy the exquisite sound of a concert grand piano in all its glory. Just the sounds that keyboard players really use Other than the superb piano sound, the Piaggero features only a carefully curated selection of sounds that keyboard players use frequently. In addition to keyboard instruments like the electric piano, the organ, and the harpsichord, other non-piano sounds like strings offer the player a broader palette for expression. Try a different sound to that one you usually play to gain new inspiration and enjoy performing in a variety of different genres. Link with Smart Pianist for even more convenience Connect the instrument to Yamaha’s “Smart Pianist” app, developed exclusively for use with Yamaha’s digital pianos, for even more intuitive operation than when operating the instrument itself. In addition to operating the instrument itself, Smart Pianist can also display music scores. *You can also use the UD-BT01 (sold separately) to connect to apps via Bluetooth MIDI. Play together with your favorite songs Output songs from your devices through the speakers of the NP15 and enjoy playing along. *A USB cable must be purchased separately to connect the device with the instrument. Easily record sound and video, and upload your own performances If you want to take a video of your performance and share it on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and so on, Rec'n'Share is the way to go. Connect the Piaggero to your smart device, and record both video and audio at the same time to complete your video. Easily record sound and video, and upload your own performances Yamaha’s acoustic technology furnishes the Piaggero’s powerful sound—a sound that belies its compact size, featuring resonant grand piano-style bass notes and beautifully detailed treble tones. The NP15 is equipped with a larger amplifier than the NP15, for a more robust bass and greater overall volume. Connect to a PC via USB The piano-style keys of the Piaggero make it useful as a MIDI keyboard for entering music data.