I have been taking piano lessons as an adult for two years. I recently broke my right knee which prohibits me from sitting at our regular piano. I did not want to stop practicing for seven weeks in my recovery.This keyboard was recommended by my piano teacher. The weighted keys and grand piano feature are amazing. We have it on a low table so I can sit with my right leg extended. Of course, I cannot use the pedal feature, but everything else is fantastic. The sound is amazing and the keys feel like real keys.Once I have recovered, we will move it to a different situation and have it as a second option.Great quality. Easy to use right out of the box.

TL;DR: The Yamaha P225B is a compact digital piano with superb weighted action and realistic CFX grand piano sound, perfect for experienced players seeking a space-saving alternative without sacrificing quality.I approached the Yamaha P225B with skepticism and hope. I was pleasantly surprised on all fronts.Action: The Graded Hammer Action (GH3) is a revelation. The keys respond with nuanced weight and sensitivity, mimicking the resistance of an acoustic piano with impressive accuracy. From delicate pianissimos to thunderous fortissimos, the P225B translates every minute expression with remarkable fidelity.Sound: Gone are the days of tinny, artificial piano tones. The P225B boasts Yamaha's renowned PureCF sound engine, meticulously capturing the rich, nuanced timbre of the flagship CFX concert grand. The stereo sustain samples add breathtaking depth and realism, replicating the sympathetic resonance of an acoustic piano with stunning authenticity.Features: The P225B has features that enhance practice and performance. The metronome is a welcome addition; the ability to layer different voices or split the keyboard opens up creative possibilities. Bluetooth connectivity allows for effortless music playback or integration with learning apps.Aesthetics: The P225B's sleek, minimalist design complements any decor. The matte black finish is fingerprint-resistant and lends a touch of sophistication. The compact size makes it ideal for smaller spaces, yet it retains the presence and elegance of a traditional piano.Verdict: The Yamaha P225B is a game-changer for pianists seeking a high-quality digital piano. It delivers an authentic playing experience, stunning sound, and many features in a compact and elegant package. For me, it has rekindled the joy of playing, proving that digital pianos can truly capture the essence of an acoustic instrument. Highly recommend the Yamaha Stand accessory.

Got this for my wife for Christmas, as we had elected to sell her upright acoustic piano a while back due to the difficulties of keeping it in tune. I spent several days researching a few different Yamaha P-series models before settling on this one. While they are all excellent digital pianos, this one has a few features that make it worth the difference in price.They all have a great feel. Yamaha spent a lot of time getting the weighting on these keys to feel as much like their acoustic grands as possible, and having sat down at a C5 myself a few times over the years, I can say that their work paid off. This really does accurately capture the touch of a real piano.The other thing they spent a lot of time on was the sampling. Unlike a lot of much cheaper options, every individual key on a Yamaha grand was recorded for sampling, and each key is playing back its corresponding sample as opposed to saving a bit of space on a drive somewhere and using a single sample for a range of keys. This is most evident when you're wearing headphones and playing because you can hear the coloration of the sound provided by all the unique internal reflections at a particular string, and the little bit of sympathetic vibration of the surrounding strings that occurs in a real piano. Your immediate though might be that this isn't a good thing... but that's what real pianos sound like and part of why you can often hear the difference between a real piano and a cheaper digital copy.The other thing that stands the Yamahas head and shoulders above others is the touch sensitivity. There is a wide range of "velocities" available, allowing for nearly the same flexibility dynamically that a real piano has. The faster you press a key, the harder the hammer hits the string which changes the tone... except there are no hammers and no strings, just more magic in the sampling and playback process.Speaking of playback... this is the lowest model in their lineup that offers "full duplex" audio through the USB connection. This means you can connect the piano to a computer for MIDI capture or audio recording, but the computer can also play a backing track simultaneously that you can listen to through the headphones. This is an indispensable feature if you're planning on recording because it allows you to listen to a click (or whatever other tracks you might want) as you play and record.I have not yet played with the iPad app, but I'll update this review if there's anything worth noting.The only Not Amazing thing is the included sustain pedal. The P-225 ships with an FC5 Foot Switch "for sustain and other momentary (on/off) functions." It's fine. It works as advertised, but it is not elegant in any way. The biggest advantage it has is that it is exactly what it says it is, i.e. a "momentary" switch. It can be used for anything you might want to control with a momentary foot switch and can plug a 1/4" TS connector into. So, as a sustain pedal it is "functional"... but you can get creative with it and that's kinda cool.

I had the P-125 which I liked very well. This one the P-225 is light years ahead of that. Sounds much much better. With the Smart Pianist app from Yamaha, you can plug a tablet into the keyboard and teach yourself how to play with built in lessons from Czerny, Hanon, etc. I'm glad I sold my P-125 and bought this newer model, well worth the money. A lot of people have concerns with the sustain pedal. I don't, it works. You just have to find some way to anchor it to the floor.

This keyboard has practically everything a mid range player would need. Excellent touch & feel in the keys, with the ability to add true subtly & emotive quality to notes. Find your true range here! One downside - Shipping was atrocious from Amazon. Took them nearly 6 weeks to deliver, even though it was in stock entire time. Seriously slipping in the service department anymore....

Note: This is a day 1 review; may update this comment to be more in-depth if needed.It's a really good piano, weighted keys feel nice and as a producer who'll probably eventually integrate this piano into my workflow, the USB connection is totally crucial.My only gripe with the P-45 is the headphone jack is located on the backside with all the other connections. It's a bit annoying to have to reach there. The sustain pedal is a bit sus too but I wasn't expecting much tbh.Overall, his is a purchase I can feel good about making. Of course there's fancier digital pianos out there but as a piano beginner (relatively speaking), it made sense to go for this one the most.

Se ve genial, espero sacarle mucho provecho, aunque aún soy principiante quería tener un piano digital para tener la mejor experiencia de este bello instrumento :DAgrego:Ya tengo un par de meses con mi teclado y estaba emocionada porque por fin podría usar mi suscripción gratis a flowkey que se menciona en un folleto incluido en mi pedido (solo me faltaba el cable para conectar el piano a mi laptop. Gran decepción me llevé al intentar activarla porque resulta que no está disponible en mi país (soy de méxico), pero siento que sería justo dado que compré el producto en una tienda de estados unidos, que respetaran este tipo de promociones o bien que hagan las aclaraciones pertinentes si saben que van a ofrecer el envío de sus productos a otros países con promociones que no serán válidas.Aún así mi piano me gusta mucho y trataré de sacarle el mayor provecho posible...

I bought piano blindly without touching it in the store because I like the sound and quality of Yamaha. The keys turned out to be very pleasant to the touch. It is convenient that the headphone jack is in front.

Ha solo 13 anni e studia pianoforte (ci voleva una pianola di qualità in casa loro), fa degli uncinetto deliziosi, ha iniziato da sé a studiare il russo, è bravissima a scuola, ha pagelle stellari... la tastiera Yamaha è il livello giusto di qualità, poi vedremo.

It was rather high for the present stand we are using which isn’t adjustable so we’ll have to order an adjustable stand.