http://uk.yamaha.com/ en Thu, 01 Jan 1970 09:00:00 +0900 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/news_events/musical_instruments/rss/ http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/mattnolancymbalsounds/ Yamaha’s new Artist and Producer Sample Series continues with the introduction of a free Matt Nolan Cymbal Sound Set specially created in partnership with the internationally acclaimed Cymbal and Gong Smith for Yamaha’s DTX700 series electronic drums. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/cvp_upgrade_campaign_2012/ Exchange your old digital or acoustic piano, keyboard, synth or organ for a new CVP Clavinova and we’ll boost your trade-in allowance by up to £350. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/yamaha_extends_try_before_you_buy_scheme/ Yamaha extends Try Before You Buy scheme to mid range DTX700 series drums. Yamaha Music UK have extended their brilliant 'Try Before You Buy' loan scheme to introduce and allow more drummers to experience the awesome power and performance of their flagship DTX series electronic drums. Originally encompassing the top of the range DTX900 series, the scheme has been extended to include the DTX700 mid range series. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/new_student_lineup/ This spring sees the launch of Yamaha’s biggest and best ever range of student and intermediate level brass and woodwind instruments, including new Trumpets, Cornets, Alto and Tenor Saxophones and a brand new Clarinet. Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/red_dot_thr/ New Guitar-Amp Series wins important design prize – great success at the “red dot award: product design 2012”... Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/disklavierjoemcgarrigle/ Joe McGarrigle is a third year university student studying at the University of Gloucestershire for a degree in music and media management and undertaking his placement year in industry at Yamaha UK. We have asked Joe to tell you a little more about Yamaha’s state of the art Disklavier Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/new_drum_products_for_2012/ We are pleased to announce some exiting new Yamaha Drum products for 2012 released at this weeks Winter NAMM show in California, with the release of the new Hexrack II, some beautiful new finishes and some new DTX configurations Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/2012_amateur_piano_competition/ New piano competition for adult amateurs attracts heavyweight backing and offers fantastic opportunities. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/c40_best_stringed_instrument1/ Yamaha's best selling C40 Classical Guitar scooped the title of 'Best Stringed Instrument' at the recent Music Industry Awards ( MIA) ceremony held in London on November 30th before a capacity audience comprising the great and the good of the music business. The accolade followed a public vote including a special listener poll on Classic FM. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/try_before_you_buy/ Yamaha Music UK have announced a brilliant ' Try Before You Buy' loan scheme for their top of the range DTX 900 series electronic drum kits designed to offer potential customers the chance to gain a deeper experience of what the series has to offer. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/neweusaxes/ The choice of many of the World’s top saxophonists, Yamaha saxes are highly regarding amongst professionals and amateurs alike. The new limited edition range brings a number of new features to some of our most beloved altos bringing a new twist to the classic 62 series and the Custom Z range. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/psr-s650_psr-a2000_voice_and_style_expansion_pack/ Yamaha introduces two innovative PSR Series instruments this autumn with the new PSR-S650 and PSR-A2000 Arranger Workstation Keyboards. Both these instruments can utilise the new Voice&Style Expansion Packs thanks to their internal FlashROM Expansion memory. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/clavinovahistory/ We look back at how the Clavinova piano has developed since its launch in 1983 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/pocket_club_inspires_new_players/ Awesome !, the best drum clinic ever, all wannabe drummers should see these guys show how it's done" "Great night last night. Totally inspirational and a pleasure to watch. Great grooves and feel. I feel inspired" "Great show tonight with great inspiration for me as a drummer starting out, cheers" "Just wanted to say thanks for the clinic, really inspiring!" "Great discussions between both Neal and Ash with great sounding drums. Cheers chaps, I'm all inspired again" "It was so refreshing to hear proper musicians talking about music and not just technique or chops, thanks again - you guys are making a difference" This is just 6 of the many highly complementary comments from the over 1500 people that have recently experienced Yamaha's Pocket 'Club Custom' tour which took in 11 locations throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/cfx_vivienwestwood/ Yamaha's flagship piano, the CFX took to the Paris catwalk recently as the extraordinary young composer and pianist, 16 year old Kyle Nash-Baker provided the soundtrack to Vivienne Westwood's Gold Label fashion show. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/elton_john_triumphantly_returns_to_caesars_palace/ LEGENDARY ENTERTAINER WOWS OPENING NIGHT CROWD WITH “THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO” Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/launch_new_concept_guitar_amp_thr/ Yamaha today announced that it will launch its new concept guitar amplifiers with speakers, THR10 and THR5. These units offer the very best designs, functions, and sound quality, based on extensive research on today's guitarists. This new THR Series is expected to make a tremendous change in the performance environment of guitarists. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/piano_finance_2011/ If you're dreaming of owning a brand new Yamaha Piano there has never been a better time. Yamaha and Duet finance are pleased to announce that the successful 2010 campaign will be running again in 2011 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/piano_upgrade_bonus_2011/ Has your piano reached retirement age? If so, thanks to the Yamaha Piano Upgrade Bonus scheme, there’s never been a better time to invest in a new Yamaha piano. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:00:00 +0900 http://uk.yamaha.com/en/news_events/musical_instruments/ashsoanandnealwilkinsoninterviewpart3/ Here is the final part of the exclusive video interview with Ash Soan and Neal Wilkinson ahead of the Pocket Club Tour which takes the pair to 11 locations across the UK and Ireland in September. In this episode find out how the two superb drummers came together, and get a preview of what is in store over the 11 date tour. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 +0900