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Yamaha Arius YDP-146 Digital Piano - Black
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The Yamaha YDP-146 Arius is a full-size 88-key digital piano built for beginners and intermediate players who want a genuine acoustic piano experience at home. At its core is Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted keyboard action, which replicates the feel of an acoustic piano by graduating key weight from heavier in the bass register to lighter in the treble, helping players develop proper finger technique from the start. Sound comes from the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice, modeled after Yamaha's flagship concert grand, with VRM Lite technology adding realistic damper and string resonance for a convincing acoustic response. The upright cabinet design, wood grain finish, and sliding key cover make it a natural fit for living rooms and apartments, while Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity keep it integrated with modern learning tools and devices.
With a wide lamp head that evenly illuminates sheet music or keys and a sleek, low-profile design that preserves stage optics, this LED Piano Lamp is an ideal keyboard light. The lamp head is supported by an adjustable gooseneck that facilitates effective light positioning. To accommodate a variety of applications, the power switch toggles between bright light, low light, and off settings.
With a wide lamp head that evenly illuminates sheet music or keys and a sleek, low-profile design that preserves stage optics, this LED Piano Lamp is an ideal keyboard light. The lamp head is supported by an adjustable gooseneck that facilitates effective light positioning. To accommodate a variety of applications, the power switch toggles between bright light, low light, and off settings.
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The Yamaha Arius YDP-146 is an 88-key digital piano built for players who want a genuine acoustic piano experience at home. At its core is Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted keyboard action, which replicates the feel of an acoustic piano by graduating key weight from heavier in the bass register to lighter in the treble, helping players develop proper finger technique from the start. Sound comes from the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice, modeled after Yamaha's flagship concert grand, with VRM Lite technology adding realistic damper and string resonance for a convincing acoustic response. The upright cabinet design, wood grain finish, and sliding key cover make it a natural fit for living rooms and apartments, while Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity keep it integrated with modern learning tools and devices.
88 weighted keys with Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action and Touch Response sensitivity
Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice with VRM Lite damper and string resonance
10 total instrument voices including electric piano, organ, vibraphone, and strings
192-note polyphony for complex, layered passages without note drop-off
3-pedal unit with Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals
Built-in stereo amplifier: 8W x 2 output
Bluetooth audio and MIDI for wireless streaming and app connectivity
Compatible with the Yamaha Smart Pianist app for settings control and guided lessons
Dual headphone jacks for silent practice, teacher-student lessons, or duets
50 built-in classical songs and 303 lesson songs included
10 voice demo songs
Sliding key cover and built-in music rest
Traditional upright cabinet with wood grain finish
Bench included
GHS Weighted Action - Build Technique That Transfers to Acoustic
The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard is one of the most important features for any player serious about developing real piano skills. Key weight shifts naturally from heavier in the low register to lighter in the upper octaves, matching the feel of an acoustic upright or grand. This mechanical response trains finger strength and touch control in a way that unweighted or semi-weighted keys simply cannot, making the transition to an acoustic piano seamless.
CFX Concert Grand Voice - World-Class Sound at Home
Yamaha's CFX is a hand-built 9-foot concert grand used on international stages and in professional recordings, and the YDP-146 draws its core piano voice directly from that instrument. VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modeling) adds the harmonic complexity of a real acoustic piano, recreating the way strings and the soundboard resonate sympathetically when keys are held or the damper pedal is engaged. The result is a piano tone with depth and movement that holds up through slow, expressive passages as much as fast, technical ones.
Three-Pedal Setup - Full Expressive Control
The dedicated 3-pedal unit includes a Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal, matching the complete pedal configuration of an acoustic upright piano. This matters because most entry-level digital pianos ship with only a single sustain pedal, leaving players without the Sostenuto and Soft functions they need to learn and perform the full range of classical and contemporary repertoire correctly. Having all three pedals from the beginning means no re-learning habits when moving to an acoustic instrument later.
Bluetooth Audio and MIDI - Connected Practice
Built-in Bluetooth audio lets you stream backing tracks or play-along music directly through the piano's speakers from any paired device. Bluetooth MIDI connects wirelessly to the Yamaha Smart Pianist app, where you can adjust voice settings, browse lessons, and use the app's guided practice functions without plugging in a single cable. This integration makes it straightforward to incorporate apps like flowkey or other third-party MIDI learning tools into a daily practice routine.
Quiet Practice, Dual Headphone Jacks
Two headphone outputs are built into the YDP-146, allowing a student and teacher to monitor sound simultaneously during a lesson, or letting two players share a duet session without any sound reaching the rest of the room. For players in apartments or shared living spaces, the ability to practice at full expression through headphones at any hour is a practical advantage that significantly reduces friction around consistent daily practice.
Classic Upright Design
The YDP-146 is housed in a traditional upright cabinet with a wood grain finish, a sliding key cover for key protection, and a fixed music rest sized for full scores and sheet music books. The integrated 3-pedal lyre and furniture-style legs give it the visual presence of an acoustic upright, making it a considered piece of furniture as much as an instrument. It fits naturally in a living room, study, or dedicated practice space without the clinical appearance of a stage or slab-style digital piano.
Why purchase a Yamaha Arius Digital Piano from Kraft Music?
Simply put, we are America's number one choice for digital pianos. We offer the service, selection, and experience needed to get you the best instrument to meet your individual needs.
While other retailers may carry one or two brands of home digital piano, Kraft Music is an authorized dealer for every major brand and we stock virtually every model and color variation. Our logistics team takes extra care in packaging these instruments to ensure a safe arrival and shipments leave daily.
Founded as a keyboard and music technology store in 1984, we have been serving musicians in the Milwaukee area for over 40 years. We are also one of the very first true E-commerce companies in the music industry, selling online as early as 1994!
We've been a Yamaha dealer for over three decades and when you purchase from Kraft Music, you are fully covered by our 45-day guarantee, as well as Yamaha's 3-year factory warranty.
Learn more about Yamaha YDP-146
The Yamaha Arius YDP-146 is an 88-key digital piano built for players who want a genuine acoustic piano experience at home. At its core is Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) weighted keyboard action, which replicates the feel of an acoustic piano by graduating key weight from heavier in the bass register to lighter in the treble, helping players develop proper finger technique from the start. Sound comes from the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice, modeled after Yamaha's flagship concert grand, with VRM Lite technology adding realistic damper and string resonance for a convincing acoustic response. The upright cabinet design, wood grain finish, and sliding key cover make it a natural fit for living rooms and apartments, while Bluetooth audio and MIDI connectivity keep it integrated with modern learning tools and devices.
88 weighted keys with Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action and Touch Response sensitivity
Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice with VRM Lite damper and string resonance
10 total instrument voices including electric piano, organ, vibraphone, and strings
192-note polyphony for complex, layered passages without note drop-off
3-pedal unit with Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals
Built-in stereo amplifier: 8W x 2 output
Bluetooth audio and MIDI for wireless streaming and app connectivity
Compatible with the Yamaha Smart Pianist app for settings control and guided lessons
Dual headphone jacks for silent practice, teacher-student lessons, or duets
50 built-in classical songs and 303 lesson songs included
10 voice demo songs
Sliding key cover and built-in music rest
Traditional upright cabinet with wood grain finish
Bench included
YDP-146 dimensions and weight
Please refer to this diagram to help visualize how this piano might fit in your room of choice. The weight is 83 lbs. and is based on the finished, assembled instrument.
Is it easy to assemble this instrument at home?
In a word...yes! We have helped thousands of customers all over the country receive a new digital piano for their home and assembly is a relatively easy part of the process. Upright digital pianos just require a simple assembly of the stand, then the pre-assembled piano portion attaches to the stand. Be sure to watch our assembly guide for this instrument in the video gallery above. This will show you step-by-step how the instrument is assembled and will offer helpful tips on the process. If you have any questions regarding delivery, unboxing, or assembly of your instrument please don't hesitate to reach out to us!
Color Profile - Matte Black
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Features Overview
GHS Weighted Action - Build Technique That Transfers to Acoustic
The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard is one of the most important features for any player serious about developing real piano skills. Key weight shifts naturally from heavier in the low register to lighter in the upper octaves, matching the feel of an acoustic upright or grand. This mechanical response trains finger strength and touch control in a way that unweighted or semi-weighted keys simply cannot, making the transition to an acoustic piano seamless.
CFX Concert Grand Voice - World-Class Sound at Home
Yamaha's CFX is a hand-built 9-foot concert grand used on international stages and in professional recordings, and the YDP-146 draws its core piano voice directly from that instrument. VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modeling) adds the harmonic complexity of a real acoustic piano, recreating the way strings and the soundboard resonate sympathetically when keys are held or the damper pedal is engaged. The result is a piano tone with depth and movement that holds up through slow, expressive passages as much as fast, technical ones.
Three-Pedals - Full Expressive Control
The dedicated 3-pedal unit includes a Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal, matching the complete pedal configuration of an acoustic upright piano. This matters because most entry-level digital pianos ship with only a single sustain pedal, leaving players without the Sostenuto and Soft functions they need to learn and perform the full range of classical and contemporary repertoire correctly. Having all three pedals from the beginning means no re-learning habits when moving to an acoustic instrument later.
Bluetooth Audio and MIDI - Connected Practice
Built-in Bluetooth audio lets you stream backing tracks or play-along music directly through the piano's speakers from any paired device. Bluetooth MIDI connects wirelessly to the Yamaha Smart Pianist app, where you can adjust voice settings, browse lessons, and use the app's guided practice functions without plugging in a single cable. This integration makes it straightforward to incorporate apps like flowkey or other third-party MIDI learning tools into a daily practice routine.
Quiet Practice, Dual Headphone Jacks
Two headphone outputs are built into the YDP-146, allowing a student and teacher to monitor sound simultaneously during a lesson, or letting two players share a duet session without any sound reaching the rest of the room. For players in apartments or shared living spaces, the ability to practice at full expression through headphones at any hour is a practical advantage that significantly reduces friction around consistent daily practice.
Classic Upright Design
The YDP-146 is housed in a traditional upright cabinet with a wood grain finish, a sliding key cover for key protection, and a fixed music rest sized for full scores and sheet music books. The integrated 3-pedal lyre and furniture-style legs give it the visual presence of an acoustic upright, making it a considered piece of furniture as much as an instrument. It fits naturally in a living room, study, or dedicated practice space without the clinical appearance of a stage or slab-style digital piano.
How does the YDP-146 compare to other models?
The YDP-146 is the entry point of the full-sized Arius lineup, offering the core elements players need to learn and develop on a quality digital piano: a weighted GHS keyboard action, CFX Concert Grand sound with VRM Lite resonance, a full 3-pedal unit, and built-in Bluetooth audio and MIDI. It delivers everything most beginners and developing players will need, and compared to the YDP-166 above it, the main trade-off is in keyboard action and amplification rather than sound or connectivity.
YDP-146
YDP-166
YDP-184
Action
GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops
GrandTouch-E Keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement
GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory keytops
Voices
10
10
24
Main Piano Tone
Yamaha CFX
Yamaha CFX
Yamaha CFX
Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM)
Yes (VRM Lite)
Yes (VRM Lite)
Yes (VRM)
Speakers
12 cm with diffuser × 2
12 cm with diffuser × 2
16 cm x 2
Amplifier(s)
8 W × 2
20 W × 2
30 W x 2
Cabinet Style
Console
Console
Console
Recorder
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
No
Width
55-15/16"
55-15/16"
57-1/2"
Depth
16-1/4"
18-7/16"
18-1/16"
Height
21-1/4"
21-7/16"
36-1/2"
Weight
83 lbs., 12 oz.
92 lbs., 10 oz.
123 lb, 7 oz
Available Cabinet Finishes
Black, Rosewood, White
Black, Rosewood, White, White Birch
Rosewood
Frequently Asked Questions: YDP-146
What is the Yamaha YDP-146 and who is it designed for?
The Yamaha YDP-146 is a full-size 88-key weighted digital piano in a classic upright design, built for beginner and intermediate players. It combines realistic acoustic piano feel with concert-quality sound, making it a strong choice for anyone learning proper technique or upgrading from an entry-level keyboard.
What sounds does the YDP-146 include?
The YDP-146 uses the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Voice, sampled from Yamaha's flagship concert grand piano. VRM Lite technology adds damper and string resonance for a more natural, acoustic-like playing experience at home. In addition It includes 9 other built-in instrument voices, covering piano, electric piano, organ, vibraphone, strings, and more. It also comes loaded with 50 classical songs, 303 lesson songs, and 10 voice demo songs to support learning and exploration.
Does the Yamaha YDP-146 feel like a real acoustic piano?
Yes. The YDP-146 features Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action, which replicates the heavier touch of low keys and lighter touch of high keys found on acoustic pianos. This weighted response helps players build correct finger strength and technique from the start.
Can I connect the Yamaha YDP-146 to my phone or tablet?
Yes. The YDP-146 supports Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, so you can stream music wirelessly from your device or connect to piano learning apps. It also works with the free Yamaha Smart Pianist app for controlling settings, accessing lessons, and practicing at your own pace.
Is the YDP-146 good for practicing quietly in an apartment?
It is. The piano includes dual headphone jacks, so you can practice silently without disturbing others, whether you are practicing alone, working with a teacher, or playing a duet. This makes it well suited for apartments, shared spaces, or late-night practice sessions.
What does 192-note polyphony mean and why does it matter?
Polyphony refers to how many notes the instrument can produce simultaneously. With 192-note polyphony, the YDP-146 can handle complex passages, sustained notes with the damper pedal, and layered voices without any notes dropping out, which is especially important as your playing advances.
Does the YDP-146 come with pedals and a bench?
Yes. It includes a 3-pedal unit with Damper, Sostenuto, and Soft pedals, matching the setup of a traditional acoustic piano. A bench is also included, so everything you need to start playing is in the box.
Specification
Value
SKU
YAM-YDP146BCH
Model Name
YDP-146
Vendor
Yamaha
Bluetooth
Audio Receiving and App Connectivity
Built In Speakers
Yes
Connectivity
USB
Included From Manufacturer
Power Adapter: PA-150
Furniture-style Bench
Keys Weighted
Hammer Weighted
Key Cover
Yes
Number of Keys
88
MPN
YDP-146B
Piano Cabinet Style
Upright
Key Action
Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)
Speaker Power
8W x 2
Pedals
Damper Sostenuto Soft
Number of Instrument Sounds
10
Voices of Polyphony
192
Transpose Feature
Yes
Song Recorder
Yes
Metronome
Yes
Audio Outputs
(2) Headphone Jacks
Finish
Black
Yamaha Digital Piano 3-year Limited Warranty
This Warranty covers Yamaha Digital Piano products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 3 years. Yamaha products are designed and manufactured to provide a high level of defect-free performance. Yamaha Corporation of America ('Yamaha') is proud of the experience and craftsmanship that goes into each and every Yamaha product. Yamaha sells its products through a network of reputable, specially authorized dealers and is pleased to offer you, the Original Owner, the following Limited Warranty, which applies only to products that have been (1) directly purchased from Yamaha's authorized dealers in the fifty states of the USA and District of Columbia (the 'Warranted Area') and (2) used exclusively in the Warranted Area. Yamaha suggests that you read the Limited Warranty thoroughly, and invites you to contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or Yamaha Customer Service if you have any questions.
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