The Yamaha YPT-280 is a fun and easy-to-use portable keyboard, perfect for beginners eager to explore music and develop their skills. With 61 full-size keys and 392 high-quality instrument voices—including 18 drum and SFX kits—it offers a wide range of sounds to spark creativity. The 150 auto-accompaniment styles provide a full-band experience, adding realistic backing from instruments like drums, bass, and more.

Smart Chord technology makes playing complex chords simple, even with just one finger, making it easier than ever to sound great. The built-in speakers deliver clear, vibrant sound, while the headphone jack lets you practice privately. Quiz Mode helps sharpen your ear with two interactive training games, and a huge library of built-in songs—including pop, classical, and children’s tunes—lets you play along and improve at your own pace. Plus, with the 3.5mm aux input, you can plug in your phone or music player and jam along with your favorite tracks.

Features

• 61 Full-sized Keys – Just the right size for beginners developing their playing technique.
• Quiz Mode – Enhances your musical development with two ear-training games; connect sounds with keys and strengthen your melodic memory.
• Portable Grand Piano Button – Instantly bring up the stunningly rich, expressive Yamaha piano sound.
• Built-in songs – hundreds of popular hits, children’s songs, classics, and more. Perfect for all ages and levels to play along with – and eventually learn by heart!
• Smart Chord – Easily play great-sounding chords – from simple pop triads to complex jazz chords – with just one finger.

Specifications

Keyboard

• Number of Keys: 61

Display

• Type: LCD display
• Language: English
• Panel Language: English

Tone Generation

• Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling

Polyphony

• Number of Polyphony (Max.): 32

Preset

• Number of Voices: 392 Voices + 18 Drum/SFX Kits

Types

• Reverb: 9 types
• Chorus: 5 types
• Master EQ: 6 types
• Ultra-Wide Stereo: 3 types

Functions

• Panel Sustain: Yes

Preset Styles

• Number of Preset Styles: 150
• Fingering: Smart Chord / Multi Finger
• Style Control: ACMP ON/OFF, SYNC START, START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING/rit., MAIN/AUTO FILL

Other Features

• One Touch Setting (OTS): Yes

Songs

• Number of Preset Songs: 122 (including 10 Rhythm Tutor and 12 Chord Study Songs)

Recording

• Number of Songs: 1
• Number of Tracks: 1
• Data Capacity: Approx. 300 notes

Lesson/Guide

• Lesson Modes: [1 LISTEN & LEARN], [2 TIMING], [3 WAITING]

Overall Controls

• Metronome: Yes
• Tempo Range: 11 - 280
• Transpose: -12 to 0, 0 to +12
• Tuning: 427.0 - 440.0 - 453.0 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
• Duo: Yes
• PIANO Button: Yes (Portable Grand Button)

Connectivity

• DC IN: 12 V
• Headphones: Standard stereo phone jack (PHONES/OUTPUT)
• Sustain Pedal: Yes
• AUX IN: Stereo mini jack

Amplifiers

• Output Power: 2.5 W + 2.5 W

Speakers

• Size: 4.72" (12 cm) × 2
• Power Consumption: 6 W (When using PA-130 or an equivalent AC adaptor recommended by Yamaha)
• Auto Power Off Function: Yes

Power Supply

• Adaptors: AC Adaptor PA-130, or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha (Not Included)
• Batteries: Six 1.5 V "AA" size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6), or six 1.2 V "AA" size Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (HR6) (Not Included)