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Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano Overview

Yamaha P-225 Digital Piano Overview

Description

The Yamaha P-225 88-key digital piano combines authentic acoustic piano feel with advanced digital features in a compact, portable design. Featuring Yamaha's Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard action, this model replicates the nuanced touch of a traditional piano, offering weighted keys that cater to both beginner and intermediate players. The CFX Premium Grand Piano voice, sampled from Yamaha's flagship concert grand, delivers a commanding sound with rich tonal depth. Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) enhances realism by recreating the resonances of strings and the piano body, capturing the subtleties of acoustic performance. With intuitive controls, Bluetooth audio, and Smart Pianist app integration, the P-225 provides a modern and user-friendly experience for players seeking authentic touch and tone. Its streamlined design makes it an excellent choice for home use, rehearsals or live performances.

Graded Hammer Compact Keys for Authentic Feel

The P-225's Graded Hammer Compact action offers a weighted keybed designed to emulate the touch and response of an acoustic piano. Lighter in the upper register and heavier in the bass, this action supports proper finger technique and dynamic control. The compact design maintains a realistic feel while saving space, making it ideal for players seeking an authentic experience in a portable form. Whether practicing intricate classical pieces or performing dynamic contemporary works, this keyboard provides the tactile feedback needed to express nuanced performances.

CFX Premium Grand Piano Voice for Superior Tone

The Yamaha P-225 features the iconic CFX Premium Grand Piano voice, delivering the same tonal richness as Yamaha's flagship concert grand. This sampled voice captures the instrument's powerful bass and sparkling high notes, ensuring a balanced and expressive sound. Virtual Resonance Modeling enhances the piano's authenticity, replicating the complex interactions of strings, dampers, and the soundboard in real time. These advanced tonal capabilities allow players to bring depth and realism to their performances, whether practicing at home or playing for an audience.

Smart Connectivity for Modern Musicians

With Bluetooth audio and USB to HOST functionality, this model integrates seamlessly into modern setups. The Smart Pianist app provides an intuitive interface for controlling the piano's features, accessing additional voices, and recording performances. Yamaha's Rec'n'Share app lets users capture and share their music directly to social media platforms, streamlining the creative process. This connectivity enhances usability, allowing players to explore new possibilities and elevate their learning and performance experience. The streamlined design ensures that these features remain accessible without overwhelming the player.

Compact Design With Reliable Build Quality

The P-225's slim, lightweight construction makes it easy to transport to gigs, lessons or family gatherings. Despite its portability, this digital piano is built with durable materials to withstand the rigors of regular use. The included half-damper pedal enables greater sustain control, supporting expressive dynamics during performances. Its reliable engineering ensures consistent playability, while the compact form factor makes it an excellent choice for players with limited space. This combination of portability and durability makes the P-225 a practical option for musicians who need authentic feel and tone in a flexible design.

Designed for Intermediate Players and Beyond

The Yamaha P-225 88-key digital piano offers beginner and intermediate players the tools they need to refine their technique and expand their repertoire. Its Graded Hammer Compact keys and CFX grand piano sound provide the realism required to develop expressive playing, while Bluetooth and app integration add modern convenience. Lightweight and easy to transport, this piano is perfect for small gigs, lessons or casual performance settings. Experience the authentic feel, rich tone, and portability of the P-225 today.

Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black
Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano - Black

Features

  • Graded Hammer Compact action provides realistic acoustic piano feel
  • CFX Premium Grand Piano voice delivers rich and powerful tone
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling recreates authentic acoustic piano resonance
  • Half-damper pedal enables nuanced sustain control for enhanced expression
  • Smart Pianist app offers intuitive control and additional features
  • Bluetooth audio connects seamlessly for playing along with songs
  • USB to HOST simplifies music-making with single-cable connection
  • Dual Mode blends two voices for creative and layered sounds
  • Split Mode allows different voices for each hand, enhancing versatility
  • Lightweight, portable design makes it easy to transport anywhere

Specs

Keyboard
  • Number of keys: 88
  • Action: Graded Hammer Compact
  • Key size: Full
  • Touch sensitivity: Hard, medium, soft, fixed
Sounds
  • Voices: CFX Premium Grand Piano voice
  • Effects: Virtual Resonance Modeling
  • Modes: Dual and split mode
  • Sustain pedal: Half-damper pedal
  • Built-in speakers: Yes
Connectivity
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • USB to HOST: MIDI and audio
  • App compatibility: Smart Pianist and Rec'n'Share
  • Headphones: Yes

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Reviews

4.83

77 Reviews

97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

After 3 Yamaha Keyboards, This Is the One I'm Keeping

I've really been enjoying my Yamaha P-223. Before buying it, I went through two other Yamaha keyboards trying to find the right fit. I originally bought the Yamaha PSR-E473, but the 61 keys felt too limiting for improvisation. I then upgraded to the Yamaha PSR-EW425 arranger, which was a great keyboard with 76 keys, but for me it had too many buttons, features, and voices. I realized I really only need a handful of sounds and prefer a simpler experience. The P-223 has been a big upgrade in the ways that matter most to me. With 81 weighted keys, it feels much more like a real piano, and the slight resistance in the keys makes playing much more enjoyable. The extra key range compared to my arranger is also a welcome improvement. One feature I really appreciate is the Bluetooth connectivity, which lets me play music from my phone or tablet through the piano's speakers. The Smart Pianist app is another nice bonus, making it much easier to control settings like layered voices and other functions that would be less convenient to adjust directly on the keyboard. I also purchased the matching piano bench, which pairs nicely with the setup. Another unexpected benefit is how compact the P-223 is—it takes up about half the space of my arranger, which gave me some room back. This is the third piano I've bought in the past two years, and I honestly think this is the one I'll stick with. I've learned that I prefer a simple, elegant digital piano over an arranger packed with features I don't use. If I could do it all over again, I would have skipped the arranger entirely and gone straight to the P-223.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

A Solid Beginner Piano

As of writing this review I have at least couple hundred hours of time invested into the P-225. Action is holding up well but keys are a bit too stiff towards the felt, samples are good but don't expect the world, it's more or less for beginners to learn with and not record/perform.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Listen to or playing music at home38
  2. Learning13
  3. School / Educational9
  4. Accompaniment7
  5. Electronic Music6
Cons
  1. Limited Sound Selection2
  2. Heavy1
  3. Some not so good voices (Organ,CLV/VIB)1
  4. Some of the voices have fixed volume1
  5. Quiet Speakers1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice8
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Responsive / Good Action18
  2. Easy to Use17
  3. Good Audio16
  4. Touch Sensitive Keys15
  5. Portable11
  • Learning to play

    5

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    submitted5 days ago

    byEsteban

    fromKirkland, WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this piano to learn on, and I've been playing it for about two years. The Good 1. The keybed feels good to me, though I don't have much else to compare it to. 2. Nice selection of onboard sounds, and they sound great. 3. It doubles as a USB audio interface. 4. Three-year warranty. The Bad 1. It uses an archaic USB-B connector. The rest of the world has moved on to USB-C. 2. Power comes in over a barrel jack. Ideally power and data would share a single USB-C cable. 3. The record feature is a great idea, but after you stop recording there's a long delay before you can hear the take. That makes it frustrating for practicing short passages and playing them back. 4. The first note after pressing Record has noticeable latency. 5. The function buttons feel cheap. 6. Bluetooth audio is wasted on me. BLE MIDI would have been genuinely useful, and it's missing. 7. After about two years, all the function buttons started cutting out intermittently. This is an electronics fault, not worn-out switches. It's in the shop now, and the repair should be covered under warranty. 8. The reverb modes are nearly indistinguishable from one another. 9. A button dedicated to demo songs takes up space and clutters the interface. 10. For volume, I'd prefer a knob to a slider. 11. I'm not sure I love the velocity curve on the MIDI out.

  • Wonderful wonderful instrument

    5

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    submitted9 days ago

    byMark

    fromSan Francisco, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This keyboard is perfect. It's got a beautiful action and feel, and the sound is fantastic. It really sounds like a piano. This feels great to play; I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

  • Had a Yamaha P-115 for over 10 years. Love the new P-225

    5

    submitted14 days ago

    byMike

    fromHoover, AL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    My wife and I use it for continuing to learn and play. We enjoy the feel (had a baby grand) which is remarkable. The sound is also outstanding in our estimation.

  • A Lot of Piano in a Compact Package

    5

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    submitted15 days ago

    byGuy

    fromGrapeland, Tx

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I recently returned to playing piano after being away from it for quite a while, and the Yamaha P-225 has been a great choice. I tried several digital pianos before buying and kept coming back to the Yamaha because I liked the feel of the keyboard and the clear piano sound. The weighted keys feel very good, and I really like how much Yamaha has packed into such a compact instrument. I've also started using the Smart Pianist app and I'm still learning about all the features and possibilities this piano has. Most importantly, it makes me want to sit down and play. I've been very pleased with the P-225 and would definitely recommend it. #sweepstakes

  • High quality

    5

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    submitteda month ago

    byIrvinbass

    fromFortville,IN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Totally happening this product Like every product of this brand I tried ,It is solid quality instrument. The sounds is perfect and hardware is definitely durable Thanks Yamaha for only make good stuff for musicians

  • Love Yamaha piano

    4

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    submitteda month ago

    byHamidreza

    fromMaryland

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    #Sweepstakes I ordered this instrument, but after one week of hearing the noise from the right speaker, I returned it and waited for the new one.

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byLynn

    fromLady Lake,Fl.

    What are dimensions

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano in white has the following dimensions: Width: 1,326 mm (52-3/16") Height: 129 mm (5-1/16") Depth: 272 mm (10-11/16") Weight: 11.5 kg (25 lb, 6 oz) With the music rest attached, the height increases to 327 mm (12-7/8") and the depth to 362 mm (14-1/4").
  • asked byRich

    fromManhattan NY

    Is there a 61 key option for the Yamaha P-225 or only 88 keys?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no. Just the 88.
  • asked byJoAnn

    fromFairview Heights IL

    Is there a transpose option with this keyboard?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, the Yamaha P-225 88-Key Digital Piano does have a transpose function! The transpose feature allows you to shift the pitch of the entire keyboard up or down in semitone steps, which is super handy for playing in different keys without changing your fingerings. To activate the transpose function, you typically use a combination of the [Function] button and specific keys on the keyboard. Yamaha often includes a chart in the manual showing which keys correspond to the transpose range.
  • asked byMon

    fromCT

    How much does the keyboard weigh? It has to be carried up three flights of stairs to an apartment.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This is 38 lbs in the box.
  • asked bySam

    fromNew York, NY

    Can this piano connect to Bluetooth headphones?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it can't.
  • asked bySteve

    fromLexington KY

    Is this keyboard touch sensitive

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    They're weighted keys with Hard, Medium, Soft and Fixed Touch Sensitivity.
  • asked byJoel

    fromMansfield Texas

    Does this key word have bass/piano split capability?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it does.
  • asked byTy

    fromLombard, IL

    Does this piano include the legs that is seen in a couple of the images, or is it just the keys?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Yamaha P-225 8 is only the keyboard.
  • asked byJohn

    fromLA

    What are all the differences between the P225 and the P125??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you.
  • asked byTodd

    fromCape Coral, Florida

    Does the 225 have 1/4" left and right outs?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, The P-225 has 1/8" L/R Aux outputs.
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