| When it comes to Yamaha lighted keys keyboard | | | | Kit (sold separately). The Survival Kit contains a power |
| there are several units with specially marked keys to | | | | adapter, a two-year extended warranty, headphones, |
| make learning to play the piano easier. Such | | | | foot switch, and a DVD with learning software. The |
| keyboards contain keys, lit by small red lamps to | | | | EZ-150 has 16-note polyphony meaning up to 16 notes |
| indicate where the novice must place her fingers. This | | | | can be played simultaneously while the EZ-200 has |
| also serves as an orientation aid when locating | | | | 32-note polyphony. The EZ-150 typically retails at $200 |
| adjacent notes. This can be analogous with the raised | | | | while the EZ-200 sells for around $280. |
| keys of a typewriter indicating the home row. | | | | What are people saying about Yamaha lighted keys |
| The EZ-200 lighted keyboard is one prime example of | | | | keyboard? Many have purchased these keyboards |
| a Yamaha lighted keys keyboard. The keys illuminate | | | | for children under 12 years old to learn on. Most |
| when the player selects a song, chooses whether she | | | | customers are impressed with the great sound as well |
| wants to play left or right-handed, then finally hits | | | | as how quickly their kids can learn to play. Not only do |
| START. As the chosen song plays, the proper keys | | | | the keys light up, but the screen tells the beginner what |
| that must be pressed light up and the song will slow | | | | fingers to use. Parents find that once their kids start |
| down or pause until the player strikes all the proper | | | | using this unit, they become addicted to it and play for |
| keys. | | | | a few hours almost every day. As for the feel of the |
| All Yamaha lighted keyboards come with Yamaha | | | | keys and the sound resemblance to an actual piano, |
| Education Suite (YES) built in software. Three | | | | many users do not feel it comes as close as it claims. |
| keyboard lessons are organized for each song that a | | | | Still, the vast majority have been highly satisfied with |
| beginner plays for the first time. The first lesson calls | | | | the unit. |
| for the player to listen and learn the melody of the | | | | One common complaint remains about the Yamaha |
| song. The second allows the newbie to play the song | | | | lighted keyboards: its stand. Reviewers commonly |
| by striking the key with the right timing. Lesson Three is | | | | express with how awkward and flimsy it can be. |
| the "Waiting" mode that allows time for that person to | | | | Some have found that it keeps tipping over, especially |
| find the right key. The song pauses until the correct | | | | considering that the stand does not strap or screw into |
| key is struck then continues. | | | | the bottom of the piano keyboard. Yet others |
| There are two common models of Yamaha lighted | | | | comment that they've had no problems with it. |
| keyboards: the EZ-150 and the EZ-200. Both are very | | | | Overall, with the low affordable price and the great |
| similar when it comes to features as the YES | | | | many built-in features, these units serve as fantastic |
| software with three introductory lessons, the | | | | learning tools. Adults, as well as children, enjoy learning |
| performance grader, and the chord dictionary. | | | | on them and habitually play them on a daily basis. |
| Marketed in February of 2007, the EZ-200 is an | | | | Though these digital pianos don't have the power and |
| upgrade to the EZ-150 and EZ-250 with 367 general | | | | sound quality of upscale models, most everyone who |
| MIDI & XGlite compatible voice and nine reverb | | | | has purchased one of the Yamaha lighted keys |
| settings. The EZ-150 only has 100 built in voices. It also | | | | keyboard finds them highly satisfactory. |
| has an LCD screen that can be used with the Survival | | | | |