More Keys, More Music, More Ways to Learn If you've been eyeing those piano pieces that need more than 61 keys, the Yamaha PSR-EW320 gives you room to stretch. The 76-key span covers over six octaves—enough to tackle most classical piano repertoire, play authentic organ bass lines, and layer complex arrangements without running out of real estate. You're not lugging around an 88-key digital piano, but you're getting that extra octave-plus that makes a real difference when you're ready to take on more ambitious music. The touch-sensitive keys respond to how hard or soft you play, so the sound actually follows your fingers. Dig in for a strong melody line and the volume rises; ease up for a delicate passage and it softens. That dynamic range is what turns practice into performance. Behind the keybed sits a library of 650 voices—from Yamaha's grand pianos to realistic guitars, strings, brass, and beyond—plus 260 accompaniment styles that can back you up like a full band. Super Articulation Lite voices add details like guitar fret noise and sax bends, making those instrument sounds feel more alive. The PSR-EW320 is built for players who are past the very basics but not quite ready for a professional workstation. Students advancing through method books, hobbyists who want to write songs or jam with backing tracks, church musicians who need portability and variety—they'll all find something useful here. It's light enough to move between rooms or take to a rehearsal, and it runs on six AA batteries if you're away from a power outlet. Learning Tools That Actually Help Yamaha packed the EW320 with features designed to keep your practice sessions productive. The onboard lesson system includes 122 preset songs, and you can isolate your right hand, left hand, or practice both together. The Keys to Success function lets you loop tricky phrases until you nail them, so you're not just running through entire songs hoping the hard parts get easier. Touch Tutor analyzes your playing dynamics and helps you develop proper velocity technique—useful if you're transitioning from a non-weighted keyboard or just working on expressive control. Duo Mode splits the keyboard into two mirrored halves, each with its own middle C, so a teacher and student can sit side-by-side and work through lessons together. You can also layer two voices (like strings over piano) or split the keyboard so your left hand plays bass while your right hand covers melody. The registration memory feature saves your favorite voice and style combinations, so you can recall them instantly mid-performance instead of hunting through menus. If you want to record ideas or share performances, the PSR-EW320 connects to your computer or tablet via USB for both MIDI and audio. The Rec'n'Share app lets you capture video and audio simultaneously on your smart device. And if you're practicing quietly, just plug in headphones and the onboard speakers mute automatically. Accompaniment Styles and Auto Chord Play The 260 built-in styles cover everything from rock and pop to jazz, Latin, world music, and classical. When you play a chord in the left hand, the keyboard adds drums, bass, guitar, and other instruments that follow along in the style you've chosen. It's like having a backing band that never complains about tempo changes. Smart Chord mode simplifies things even further—just play the root note of a chord and the keyboard fills in the rest, so beginners can sound musical without mastering full chord shapes yet. Auto Chord Play takes it a step further by generating chord progressions automatically based on what you're playing, which can be a great songwriting tool or a way to explore harmonic ideas without theory homework. The arpeggiator lets you hold down a few notes and the keyboard generates rhythmic patterns, useful for adding motion to pads or building electronic-style sequences. Practical Details Worth Knowing The PSR-EW320 uses Yamaha's AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) sound engine and delivers 48-note polyphony. That's enough for most learning and casual playing, though dense layered patches or long sustain pedal passages can occasionally cause note-stealing. The dual 2.5-watt speakers are fine for bedroom practice and small group lessons, but if you're performing or playing in a larger space, you'll want to run the line outputs into a powered speaker or PA system. The keyboard includes onboard effects: reverb, chorus, and a DSP processor that applies effects like delay or distortion to match the voice you've selected. The interface uses category buttons and a number pad for voice and style selection—straightforward once you get used to it, though not as immediate as a large touchscreen. At just over 11 pounds, the EW320 is genuinely portable, and the optional battery power (roughly five hours on six AAs) means you can set up anywhere. Product Features: 76 full-size, touch-sensitive keys with velocity response for expressive playing 650 instrument voices including pianos, organs, strings, brass, guitars, and drums 260 accompaniment styles covering rock, pop, jazz, Latin, world, and classical genres 48-note polyphony with AWM sound engine Super Articulation Lite voices with realistic instrument articulations and playing techniques 122 preset lesson songs with Keys to Success phrase practice and Touch Tutor dynamics training Duo Mode for side-by-side teacher-student practice with two middle C points Smart Chord and Auto Chord Play functions for simplified accompaniment USB to Host connectivity for MIDI and audio interface with computer or tablet Dual 2.5-watt onboard speakers with headphone output for silent practice Arpeggiator, dual voice, split voice, and registration memory features Battery operation with 6 AA batteries for portable use (approximately 5 hours runtime) Rec'n'Share app compatibility for video and audio recording on smart devices Reverb, chorus, and DSP effects for sound shaping Brand: Yamaha Model: PSR-EW320 SKU: PSREW320 Condition: New Since 1872, C.A. 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