YPT-260

An ideal starter keyboard

The Yamaha YPT-260 Portable Keyboard is packed full of great sounds and features, ideal for aspiring musicians who are just starting out. Use the on-board lesson feature, Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) to learn the 112 preset Songs, or take advantage of 400 instrument Voices and 130 Styles to experiment and create your own music. The AUX Line Input turns the YPT-260 into a speaker system for your MP3 player so you can play along or just listen, all for a very affordable price.

YPT-260

61-key, entry-level Portable Keyboard featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions the YPT-260 is an ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians who are just starting out.

  • 400 high-quality Voices, 130 auto accompaniment Styles
  • 112 Songs, easy Song Book (available via web download)
  • Nine-step lesson function (Yamaha Education Suite)
  • Recording function.
  • AUX IN jack for connecting an external audio source
  • Master EQ / Ultra Wide Stereo
  • Duo Mode
  • Compact and portable design
  • Battery operation (AAx6)

Sound

The better an instrument sounds, the more it inspires us.

Yamaha has a proud history of manufacturing just about every kind of musical instrument. When it comes to reproducing the sound of these instruments in a keyboard, the results are detailed and high-quality.

The YPT-260 features a comprehensive library of 400 instrument Voices that will allow you to enjoy playing any musical genre.

001 Grand Piano

010 Electric Piano1

055 Nylon & Steel Guitar

107 Stereo Strings

142 Alto Sax

203 New Age Pad

Real-time backing band tracks

130 auto accompaniment Styles provide real-time band backing tracks based on the chords you play.

003 Cool8Beat

015 GuitarPop

027 EuroTrance

063 BossaNova

073 Salsa

075 Reggae

Design

Compact & Portable

The compact, light-weight design allows you to take your instrument with you wherever you go. Battery power means you can set up and play anywhere without the need to plug it in!

Lesson

On-board lessons support learning to play

3-step lesson - Listening, Timing and Waiting modes are available for each hand, or both hands together. Lessons use the on-board Songs to help build your skills. Then, use the simple recording function to capture and listen to your performance.

 

1: The model melody/chords of the part you selected will sound.

Listen to it carefully and remember it well.

2: Play the notes with the correct timing. Even if you play wrong

notes, the correct notes shown in the display will sound.

3: Play the correct notes shown on the display.

The Song pauses until you play the right note, and playback tempo

will change to match the speed at which you are playing.

Download the Song Book to read the music for the built-in Songs

The Song Book includes the musical scores of the built-in Songs.

Function

Adjust the sound with the Effects & Master EQ

9 types of Reverb effect adds the ambience to the sound, as if you are playing in a large hall, on stage...etc.. Chorus makes the Voice sound richer, warmer and more spacious.

Master EQ give the best possible sound for different reproduction systems (built-in speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system)

Reverb (Hall3) OFF

Reverb (Hall3) ON

Play with a partner

Duo mode allows two people to play together on the same instrument by creating two middle C notes.

Enjoy playing the piano with friends and family!

Connection

Play along with your favorite songs

Connect your portable music player to hear your favorite music through the instrument's speakers. Play along and you feel like you've joined the band!

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