Is the P-45 good for a beginner?

Yes. The graded hammer action and sampled grand piano are the two things a beginner needs most, and the simple interface keeps practice focused. It lacks the extra voices and app features of pricier models, which most beginners do not miss.

How does the P-45 compare with the P-125?

The P-125 adds more voices, a rhythm section, a better speaker system and audio over USB. The P-45 keeps the same GHS action and core piano sound, so it is the better pick if you mainly want a realistic keyboard to practice on.

Does the P-45 have Bluetooth or app support?

No. It connects over USB to a computer for lesson and music software, but there is no Bluetooth audio or MIDI and no Yamaha app control.

Can two people play at once?

Yes. Duo mode splits the keyboard into two equal ranges so a teacher and student, or two players, can sit side by side.

What comes in the box?

The piano, a sustain pedal and a music rest. A stand, bench and headphones are not included.

Can I use headphones with it?

Yes. There is a headphone jack, and plugging in mutes the speakers for silent practice.

Where can I buy the Yamaha P-45 88-Key Digital Piano with Pedal and Music Rest?

17 stores we checked sell it, including Bananas At Large Inc.® Musical Instruments & Pro Audio, Kraft Music, Amazon, Sam Ash Direct, Sweetwater.

Yamaha P-45 88-Key Digital Piano with Pedal and Music Rest

Q: Where is the Yamaha P-45 88-Key Digital Piano with Pedal and Music Rest cheapest?

At Kraft Music, for $329.99, 27% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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27% under what the other stores charge

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What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers treat the P-45 as one of the best first pianos: the action and piano sound get consistent praise for the class, and buyers accept the stripped-down feature set as the trade-off. Complaints center on the small speaker output and the lack of extras like Bluetooth and a stand.

What people mention

Key actionPraisedPlayers say the graded hammer action feels weighty and realistic, close to an acoustic upright for the money.
Piano soundPraisedReviewers describe the main grand piano voice as warm and spacious through headphones and speakers.
SpeakersMixedOwners find the built-in speakers fine for home practice but thin and quiet when pushed.
FeaturesCriticisedBuyers note the limited voice selection and the absence of Bluetooth, a display or app control.
PortabilityPraisedIts light, slim body is easy to move and set on a desk or stand, which owners like for small rooms.
AccessoriesMixedThe included sustain pedal and music rest are welcome, but the pedal is basic and no stand comes with it.

About the Yamaha P-45 88-Key Digital Piano with Pedal and Music Rest

The Yamaha P-45 is a portable 88-key digital piano designed for beginning pianists. It has a simple interface and built-in speakers. A sustain pedal and a music rest are included.

The keys use Yamaha's GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted action. The touch is heavier in the low end and lighter in the high end, like the hammers in an acoustic piano. The black keys have a matte finish that is less slippery. The piano's sound comes from AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) stereo sampling, which uses pairs of left and right waveforms recorded in the studio with two microphones. It plays one sample per key at varying levels of volume and timbre.

The P-45 offers 64 notes of polyphony, so complex passages with heavy sustain pedal use play without notes being cut off. It has 10 voices, 4 types of reverb, and a layer function for combining sounds. Duo mode lets two players practice together. An auto power off feature is included. The USB port connects to educational, music creation and entertainment applications on a Mac or PC.

Keys

88 keys, no key cover

Key action

GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) hammer weighted action

Voices

Polyphony

64 notes

Reverb

4 types

Sound

AWM stereo sampling, stereo grand piano sound

Speakers