Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 Digital Piano Review

by Suresh

The Yamaha Clavinova cvp-509 Digital Piano sounds like an acoustic grand piano, thanks to Yamaha's Pure CF Sampling, 5-step AWM Dynamic Stereo Sampling and the Super Articulation 2 Voices. These ensure that you a sound that closely resembles the sound from an acoustic grand.

The GH3 (Graded Hammer 3) keyboard with synthetic ivory keytops ensures that the cvp-509 also feels like a real acoustic piano.

The built-in LCD screen is big enough to display your selections but you also have the Video out jack which you can use to connect your Clavinova to an external monitor or a much bigger screen for a larger than life experience. If you have guests at home, they can join you in your piano playing by following the lyrics on the giant screen, and sing along with you.

With the cvp509, you can also make audio recordings of your own performance and store it on a pen drive. You can even use a USB drive to playback songs (Playback: MP3, WAV / Recording: WAV).

Polyphony of 128 + 128-note lets you play complex songs on the Clavinova cvp509 without any notes dropping off. The "Dual headphone jacks" lets you silently practice with your partner or your teacher without disturbing others.

442 Accompaniment Styles, 4 Free Play Styles and Vocal Harmony gives you all the music you need to sound fully arranged.

You can even learn to play the 120 preset songs (Song Book provided) using the guide function where guide lamps help you to learn to play a song by showing you what keys to play next.





Overall, the Yamaha Clavinova cvp-509 Digital Piano gives you the elegance and luxury of a fine piano. You get the best acoustic sounds with rich expressiveness and a stylish design that makes the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-509 a welcome addition to any home.