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This keyboard is an excellent product for what my needs and desires are. I am not a professional, just a recreational pianist who recently learned how to tickle the ivories. It is difficult to find an affordable keyboard that offers functions of a real piano or expensive unit. The market dictates that you must either chose a (cheep) or so unit that sounded lousy or a professional Roland/Korg/Yamaha unit that costs (an extravagantamount of money)! This was the perfect compromise. Unlike most inexpensive keyboards, this unit features 3 characteristics that are hard to find: 1) sustain pedal for more realistic playing, 2) pressure sensitive keys to convey mood, etc., & 3) 76 keys! Most keyboards have necessary keys absent from the instrument to play certain pieces. I like the fact that I can play all pieces without having to improvise or jump octaves. The cheap keyboards usually have 60 or so keys. The stand is made of pressboard, but is very solid and sturdy. My only negative (from what I expected) in this instrument is with the sustain pedal. During play, it's lack of grip on the floor causes it to move and turn under your foot. Yamaha sells an upgrade "piano-style" pedal that they say will stay put - so they are aware of the problem with the old pedal. Not a big deal, but a bit annoying.

The sound isn't perfect, but for the price and features, it's hard to complain. The "real piano" sound sounds a bit electronic and tinny to my ear.

For what it costs, the YPR50 is easily top of its class. Touch sensitive keys and a sustain pedal make for as a real a piano experience as possible for the price. The realistic Grand Piano sound and the hardwood stand give it an extra realistic appeal.

Weighted keys would have completed the YPR50. The absence of weighted keys is natural for the price but detracts from the real piano playing experience. For the beginning to intermediate pianist and even for the serious pianist on a tight budget, the YPR50 is a great value for money.

If you're willing to spend a little more though, you should look into a weighted key digital piano such as the Yamaha YPD series.

Draw backs : The sustain pedal is as flimsy as they get. With no weighted anchor, it flips around annoyingly.

What a wonderful piano! I'm SO HAPPY we bought it! I love playing it, and the sound is wonderful. I'm really glad that Yamaha came up with a piano that everyone can afford. The songbook that comes with the piano is also excellent. I am looking forward to years of happiness for me and my family because of this purchase.

WELL worth the money. I purchased it for my boyfriend for Christmas & he loves it!! Great starter piano! The 76 keys are a big plus & are hard to find on other keyboards for the same price!