MAKE YOUR FIRST KEYBOARD THE BEST. MAKE IT YAMAHA.
Get in on the excitement and fun! Yamaha's entry keyboard for beginners motivates and entertains you at the same time—taking your playing to a higher level. The YPT-280 gives you all the tools to enjoy and practice, even for the first time, with 410 authentic instrument Voices, fun sound effects, and stimulating Lesson functions including a Quiz Mode.

MORE FUN TO PLAY!
In addition to many beautiful Piano sounds, this keyboard has a variety of realistic instrument Voices, including Guitar & Bass, Percussion & Drums, and even entertaining sound effects, including barking dogs and meowing cats. Choose your favorite Voices when you play or practice. And enjoy the wonderful expressiveness of Yamaha's Grand Piano Voice—built into the keyboard!

FUN FOR PRACTICING
Featuring a variety of sound-guessing Quizzes that help train your ears while you play, as well as various built-in Songs with helpful Lesson functions, this keyboard can guide you on your musical journey, whatever your own personal level. There is also a function that grades your performances, so you can efficiently step up your skills—and have fun doing it!

LAY WITH A BACKING BAND
The keyboard also includes a Smart Chord function that lets you easily play musically ideal chords—just with one finger—and has Style features that automatically provide musical accompaniment (Rhythm and Bass backing) that you can trigger just by playing the root note of the chord. Even if you’re by yourself, you can enjoy performing as if playing with an entire backing band!

61-key, entry-level Portable Keyboard featuring a wide variety of sounds and functions the YPT-280 is an ideal first keyboard for aspiring musicians who are just starting out.