Yamaha Clavinova CLP440PE, Polished Ebony, Includes Yamaha Bench

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The CLP-440 sees the full realization of the Yamaha sound, touch and pedals, along with the careful application of Yamaha technologies to perfectly integrate these three elements into a single piano. It succeeds in capturing the essence of a piano performance to create grand piano-like, richly expressive experiences in a functional digital piano.

Rich, Realistic Yamaha Acoustic Tones

The Yamaha Clavinovas boast huge expressive capability due to Real Grand Expression (RGE), the next-generation piano sound source. It improves upon the Pure CF Sound Engine, which earned high praise, and lets you enjoy the playing response of a concert grand piano. The CLP-440 features a new Smooth Release function which can express sound with great clarity, and clearly enunciate staccato notes with the sound of lingering resonance heard when gently lifting your fingers from the keys.

To read more about Real Grand Expression please take a look at the PDF below.

The grand piano voices of the CLP-440 were obtained by recording the sounds of a Yamaha concert grand. A single piano best suited for recording was selected and then tuned to the finest possible condition by an expert piano tuner. This attention to detail resulted in a sound that displayed not only the beauty of each note, but the harmonized sound of a single piano.

The speakers, amps and other acoustic systems on the CLP-440 have been optimized so the player hears nothing but stunning sound during a performance. These musical instrument-like resonances also give the impression that the Clavinova is more acoustic than it is digital.

Diverse, Dense Piano Voices

When you play fast phrases or superimpose chords while pressing the damper pedal, you'll want to be able to perform without notes dropping out. The CLP-440 provides 256-note polyphony so you can enjoy complex works such as those by Liszt or Ravel, which feature numerous pedal presses, with no limitations. As your playing improves over the years, your CLP-440 will continue to let you make the most of your abilities.

This Clavinova has many additional distinctive piano voices including a piano for ballads that gently resonates the start-up sound, a piano for jazz that adds depth to the sound, and a piano for popular music with bright, rich sound. To ensure that the sound conforms closely to the genre, adjustment of each piano voice focuses on the resonance, or the sound produced when you lift your finger, and other delicate nuances. Each time you play the CLP-440, you can immediately enjoy the perfect piano sound without having to make any adjustments.

Along with the piano voices, the CLP-440 also offers a wide selection of musical instrument voices, including electric piano, harpsichord, guitar and strings. Two interesting ways of using these voices are Dual and Split. Dual, which means playing two voices simultaneously, provides a rich sound by overlapping the piano sound with strings. Split lets you play different voices with your right hand and left hand, so you can play jazz style by adding a piano melody to a bass sound. By combining the voices in various ways, you can enjoy many different styles of play.

Natural, Expressive Touch

The CLP-440 produces the exact sound you want through the touch of the keys and the feel of the pedals. As you play, you will truly feel as though you are playing a grand piano.

The touch of the CLP-440 keyboard has been praised by pianists for a performance feel that makes you forget it's a digital piano. The secret behind this superior touch is the same hammering system and spring-less mechanism as a grand piano. Depending on the weight of the hammer, the force of your touch and the natural key return when you release it, the CLP-440 faithfully reproduces the keyboard touch of an acoustic piano from the heavy feel in the lower range to the light feel in the higher range. Also important is Yamaha's unique three-sensor system, which accurately senses and interprets the behaviour of the keyboard, just like a grand piano.

It's important that a keyboard responds perfectly to the touch of your fingers so the notes sound just as you intend. That's why all 88 keys on the CLP-440 are equipped with Keyboard Stabilizers. This not only lets you play with a natural touch, it greatly improves the stability and durability of the keys.

The CLP-440's keys have a touch that clings firmly to your fingers, just like the ivory keyboards historically used in top-class pianos. Synthetic ivory keytops feature a soft, slightly porous surface that gives added grip and natural friction for improved ease in playing, especially during long performances or practice sessions.

The keys of the CLP-440 also provide a pleasing touch down to the base, because the distance from the tip of the key to the fulcrum is extremely long. When playing a piano piece that uses many black keys, even when you press a white key near its base, the key sinks softly, maintaining the delicate nuances of soft and hard key strokes.

Core Digital Piano Functions

Volume adjustment is convenient for playing at home, where sometimes others may prefer you play softly. You've probably experienced the fact that when the volume is low, it is difficult to hear treble and bass. On the CLP-440, however, the Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) function automatically adjusts the sound, so you enjoy proper sound balance even at low volumes. Additionally, the volume dial automatically makes fine adjustments to overall sound of the speaker system (EQ) at low volume.

In addition to volume adjustment, a compact shape and not requiring tuning, the CLP-440 also has two headphone jacks so you can listen to your children practice or enjoy playing duets in private. A metronome and other features can be used to help you improve your piano skills.

Recording on a CLP-440 is simple and speedy and a useful way to evaluate your performances. You can record with the touch of a button and even do two-track recording, which lets you record the parts for your two hands separately, then play them simultaneously. You can also store performances on a USB memory device. Because the recordings can be played back without a Clavinova, you can store it on a PC to track and compare your progress or put the recordings on a CD so your family and friends can enjoy them. You can also listen to the files on-the-go by loading them on to portable media players.

The CLP-440 has 50 famous piano pieces stored on it. These pieces are perfect to be used for lessons. You can listen to them as models, reduce their tempo and play along, or play back only the right hand part so you can practice the left hand part.

The Yamaha Clavinovas also reduce power consumption as much as 10 from previous models by using high efficiency amplifiers. Not only do these amplifiers save energy, they also improve sound quality. The more you play, the more you will appreciate this energy-saving performance.

Stylish, Classical Design

The Panel Reveal Key Cover lets you perform with all signs of technology on the control panel discreetly hidden, adding to the traditional piano-like cabinet design of the CLP-400 Series.

The CLP-440 is designed to offer the appearance and presence of an acoustic piano. The luxurious polished finish offers a piano-like texture while other colour variations (Polished Ebony, Rosewood, Cherry, Black Walnut, or Mahogany ) complement any room's decor. The CLP Series includes slimline models that fit neatly almost anywhere, and a grand piano-like model with its graceful silhouette.

The finish has a deep and brilliant piano-like lustre, affording a feeling of luxury. The coating, which is resistant to scratches as well as to excessive humidity and temperature, is the same as that used to finish grand pianos. The coating process is also the same, and results in a beautiful lustre thanks to repeated grinding and polishing by piano craftsmen. The keys' smooth, refined texture also impart a feeling of luxury and are easy to clean.

Included Accessories

• Headphones Hanger
• Yamaha Piano Bench

Features/Specifications

To view the full specifications for the Yamaha Clavinova CLP-440 please view the PDF below.

Delivery Options

When you add this product to your shopping basket, you will be provided with several delivery options. As digital pianos can be quite heavy and delivered in large boxes, please select the most appropriate delivery service for you.

Courier Delivery:

This option is free for this product, and is a 'to your door' service. You may need to help the delivery driver as this product comes packaged in large boxes!

There are several options to select, including AM and Saturday services. This option may not be suitable if you are unable to help the driver if required, or if you need the piano delivering upstairs but you don't have anyone else available to help.

2 Man Delivery Service:

If you select this option, two delivery personnel will deliver the piano boxes to any room you wish, including flats with stairs or more awkward places! You will not need to help them. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order.

Delivery & Installation:

This is our premium service, and includes full delivery, installation and setup in any room you wish. The installers will also take away the packaging if you wish. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order.