Yamaha P-143 88-Key Portable Digital Piano (Black)
Yamaha P143B Overview
Perfect for Beginners with a Serious Interest in Playing the Piano
The black Yamaha P-143 is a digital piano with features that provide entry-level and beginner players with a satisfying acoustic piano-playing experience in a compact and portable package that takes less space in your room. The P-143 delivers the sound and feel of a traditional grand piano, thanks to its 88 Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) weighted keys, 64-note polyphony, damper-resonance effects, and high-fidelity 2-way speaker system, plus expressive tones from Yamaha's concert grand piano, the CFIIIS.
A collection of 10 sounds with adjustable reverb, 2 voice layers, and split modes to combine sounds, duo mode to practice with a partner, a headphone jack, and USB audio/MIDI interface for connecting to a Mac/Windows computer make the P-143 well-suited for pianists seeking a complete playing experience in limited spaces.
Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) Keyboard Offers a Realistic Playing Feel
In order to achieve such a compact form factor, Yamaha equipped the the P-143 with the new Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard, which offers an even better weighted acoustic piano playing feel than its predecessors, but in less space.
The Sound of Yamaha's Premier Concert Grand Piano, the CFX
The P-143 gives you four sounds of a Yamaha full concert grand, the CFIIIS: the origin of Yamaha’s premier concert grand pianos, the CFX.
The damper resonance function reproduces the rich resonant sound you hear when pressing the damper pedal on a grand piano, for an even fuller sound.
And with 64-note polyphony, you can play compositions without the risk of notes cutting off.
Place the Instrument Wherever You Like, or Take It With You
The stylish design of the P-143 blends well with any room and is available in black or white color variations to match the mood.
With the optional soft case, you can take this instrument with you to the studio, to live gigs, or on a trip—whenever you need it.
10 Varied Instrument Sounds
The P-143 features 10 instrument sounds including Yamaha's concert grand CFIIIS sounds. You can enjoy a wide variety of highly practical sounds for keyboard players including electric pianos, pipe organs, harpsichords, strings, and more.
Two-Way Speaker System Delivers Expansive Sound
The position and angle of the speakers on both the front and back of the P-143 were adjusted to reproduce the sounds reflected from the soundboard and lid of an acoustic grand piano as closely as possible. This placement offers the player a comfortable sonic environment when the P-143 is placed against a wall.
The speakers offer sharp and clear mid- to high-range tones and prominent low end for a well-balanced sound.
Access the Features of the P-143 with Greater Ease from the App
By linking the P-143 with Yamaha's dedicated Smart Pianist digital piano app, you can intuitively perform all operations on the P-143 from the screen of your smart device. There's no longer any need to pull out the manual to see how things work.
Practice with 303 Free Pieces of Classical Sheet Music
The Smart Pianist app comes with PDF scores of 303 classical pieces for practice such as Bayer, Burgmüller, Czerny, Hanon, and more, which you are free to display and use on the screen of your smart device.
Easily Record Sound and Video, and Upload Your Own Performances
If you want to take a video of your performance and share it on platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, Yamaha's Rec'n'Share app is the way to go. Connect the P-143 to your smart device, and record both video and audio at the same time to complete your video (cable is available separately).
Dedicated Stand (Optional)
For those who want to really play the piano instead of enjoying it casually on a tabletop, Yamaha offers an optional L-100 stand.
Using the stand provides stability, proper height, and correct posture when you play; adding the sustain pedal lets you enjoy a more authentic style of performing.
The FC3A piano-style sustain pedal (with half-pedaling) is also available separately.
Other Features
Practice with Headphones
Connect a pair of headphones for quiet practice without other people hearing you.
Metronome
The P-143 features a metronome, which is essential for learning to perform at the correct tempo.
Preset and Demo Songs
The P-143 comes with 10 piano preset songs plus 10 demo songs that are appropriate for each instrument sound, such as grand piano, electric piano, various organs, and so forth.
Sound Boost for Bringing Out the Sound of the Piano
The P-143 is equipped with a Sound Boost function that raises the volume and enhances the overall sound presence of the piano, great when playing along with other instruments or performing in a noisy environment.
USB Audio and MIDI: Record to Your Computer
The USB-to-host terminal allows you to connect the keyboard to a computer or portable device and record MIDI or high-quality audio without the need for an additional interface.