Yamaha YPT-280 61-Key Beginners Portable Keyboard

The Yamaha YPT-280 is a starter portable keyboard built for beginners who want an easy way to learn and enjoy making music. It combines simple controls with a wide selection of sounds to keep practice fun and engaging. The lightweight design makes it a great fit for home practice, lessons, and casual playing.

With 61 full-sized keys, the YPT-280 supports proper technique while offering learning tools like Quiz Mode and onboard Lesson functions. It includes a Portable Grand Piano Button for instant access to a rich Yamaha piano sound, plus Smart Chord for one finger chord playing. Built-in accompaniment Styles help you create full sounding performances with realistic backing instruments.

The YPT-280 is designed to help players build confidence through guided practice and creative exploration. Built-in Preset Songs give you material to play along with and learn by heart, and a simple recording function lets you capture practice ideas. Battery power support makes it easy to play in more places when an outlet is not available.

Key Features

• 61 Full-sized Keys: Supports beginner technique development with a comfortable key size.
• Quiz Mode: Includes ear-training games to help connect sounds with keys and strengthen melodic memory.
• Portable Grand Piano Button: Instantly recalls a rich and expressive Yamaha piano sound.
• Smart Chord: Plays great sounding chords with one finger, from simple to complex.
• Built-in Songs: Includes a wide selection of Preset Songs for play along and learning.
• Preset Styles: Adds realistic accompaniment such as drums, bass, and guitar to match your chords.
• Battery Powered Option: Can run on six AA batteries when AC power is not available.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Keys: 61
• Display: LCD display
• Tone Generating Technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
• Max Polyphony: 32
• Number of Voices: 392 Voices + 18 drum/SFX kits
• Number of Preset Styles: 150
• Number of Preset Songs: 122 (including 10 Rhythm Tutor and 12 Chord Study Songs)
• Amplifiers: 2.5 W + 2.5 W
• Speakers: 4.72" (12 cm) x 2
• Connectivity: DC IN 12 V, Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT), Sustain Pedal, AUX IN (Stereo mini jack)