Yamaha PSRE283 61-key entry-level portable keyboard. Includes PA130 power adapter.

Yamaha PSR-E283 61-Key Portable Keyboard

Your Musical Journey Starts Here.

Discover the excitement of making music with the Yamaha PSR-E283 61-Key Portable Keyboard. Designed specifically for beginning musicians, the PSR-E283 combines realistic instrument sounds, engaging learning features, and easy-to-use controls in an affordable, portable keyboard that's perfect for students of all ages.

Whether you're purchasing your child's first keyboard, beginning music lessons, or simply looking for a fun way to explore music at home, the PSR-E283 provides everything you need to get started.

Featuring 410 instrument sounds, 150 accompaniment styles, 122 built-in songs, and interactive learning activities, the Yamaha PSR-E283 makes learning music enjoyable, rewarding, and accessible to everyone.

61 Full-Size Keys for Beginning Musicians

The Yamaha PSR-E283 features a 61-key keyboard that provides an excellent introduction to playing piano and keyboard instruments.

Its full-size keys help beginning students become familiar with standard keyboard spacing while developing finger coordination, note recognition, and basic playing techniques.

The lightweight keyboard action is comfortable for younger musicians and makes it easy for beginners to start playing right away.

With a five-octave playing range, students have plenty of room to explore melodies, practice chords, and enjoy their favorite songs.

Whether you're learning your first notes or developing basic keyboard skills, the PSR-E283 provides a welcoming introduction to the world of music.

Explore 410 Incredible Instrument Sounds

Discover a world of musical possibilities with the Yamaha PSR-E283's collection of 410 built-in instrument sounds.

Choose from beautiful acoustic pianos, expressive electric pianos, guitars, organs, strings, brass, woodwinds, synthesizers, percussion, and a variety of entertaining sound effects.

Yamaha's AWM Stereo Sampling technology delivers clear, realistic instrument sounds that make practicing and playing more enjoyable.

With so many sounds available, beginning musicians can explore different musical styles while discovering the unique characteristics of instruments from around the world.

The PSR-E283 also includes a convenient Portable Grand button, allowing you to instantly return to a beautiful grand piano sound with a single touch.

Whether you're practicing a piano lesson, experimenting with orchestral sounds, or creating your own musical ideas, the PSR-E283 provides plenty of inspiration.

Play Along with Your Own Virtual Band

Make every performance more exciting with 150 built-in accompaniment styles covering a wide variety of musical genres, including rock, pop, jazz, country, Latin, and more.

Simply play chords on the keyboard, and the PSR-E283 creates a complete musical accompaniment featuring drums, bass, guitars, and other instruments that follow your performance.

It's like having your own backing band ready to play whenever inspiration strikes.

Yamaha's innovative Smart Chord feature makes playing with accompaniment easier by allowing beginners to produce full chords using simplified fingering.

Students can enjoy the sound of a complete musical arrangement without needing to master complicated chord shapes.

Whether you're practicing your favorite songs or experimenting with new musical ideas, the PSR-E283 makes every performance more engaging.

Interactive Learning That Makes Practice Fun

One of the most exciting features of the Yamaha PSR-E283 is its collection of built-in educational tools designed specifically for beginning musicians.

With 122 built-in songs, students can explore a variety of musical styles while developing their playing skills.

Yamaha's three-step lesson system provides different ways to practice:

• Listen & Learn: Listen to a song and become familiar with its melody and rhythm.


• Timing: Practice playing notes at the correct time to develop rhythm and coordination.


• Waiting: Learn at your own pace as the keyboard waits for you to play the correct notes.

These interactive lessons help students build confidence while making practice more enjoyable and productive.

The PSR-E283 also includes Rhythm Tutor and Chord Study songs to help beginners develop important musical skills.

With A-B Repeat, students can practice challenging sections of a song repeatedly until they feel comfortable moving forward.

Whether you're learning independently or working with a music teacher, the PSR-E283 provides helpful tools to support your musical development.

Fun Musical Quizzes That Build Listening Skills

Learning music should be fun, and the Yamaha PSR-E283 makes developing musical skills feel like playing a game.

The built-in Sound Quiz challenges students to identify different sounds, helping develop listening skills and familiarity with musical instruments.

The Memory Quiz encourages students to recognize and remember musical patterns, strengthening concentration and musical awareness.

These interactive activities are especially enjoyable for younger musicians and provide a fun way to practice important musical skills away from traditional exercises.

By combining musical education with entertaining challenges, the PSR-E283 helps keep students motivated and excited about learning.

Create Your Own Music with Built-In Recording

Capture your musical ideas with the PSR-E283's convenient built-in song recorder.

Students can record a performance and listen back to hear their progress, making it easier to identify areas for improvement and celebrate their achievements.

The recorder supports one user song with approximately 300 notes of recording capacity, providing a simple way to save short musical performances and creative ideas.

Whether you're practicing a lesson, composing a melody, or simply experimenting with different sounds, recording your music adds another dimension to the learning experience.

Enhance Your Sound with Creative Effects

The Yamaha PSR-E283 includes several built-in effects that allow musicians to customize their sound.

Choose from nine reverb types to add depth and atmosphere to your performance, or explore five chorus effects for additional richness and character.

Six master EQ settings help shape the overall sound, while Ultra-Wide Stereo creates a more spacious listening experience.

These features allow beginning musicians to experiment with sound while learning how different effects can change the character of their music.

Perfect for Piano Lessons and Practice

The Yamaha PSR-E283 includes several convenient features that make it an excellent choice for beginning music students.

A built-in metronome helps students develop consistent timing and rhythm, while adjustable tempo settings make it easy to practice songs at a comfortable speed.

The keyboard's Duo Mode divides the keys into two matching ranges, allowing a teacher and student to play side by side.

This feature is especially useful during lessons, making it easier for instructors to demonstrate musical passages while students follow along.

The PSR-E283 also includes a sustain function and a connection for an optional sustain pedal, allowing students to explore more expressive playing techniques.

With its combination of simple controls and helpful educational features, the PSR-E283 makes developing musical skills more approachable.

Compact, Lightweight, and Ready to Play

The Yamaha PSR-E283 combines impressive musical features with a compact, lightweight design that's perfect for bedrooms, living rooms, classrooms, and music studios.

Weighing just 8 pounds, 13 ounces, the PSR-E283 is easy to move between rooms or transport to lessons and family gatherings.

Its built-in stereo speaker system features two 12cm speakers powered by a 2.5W x 2 amplifier, providing clear, balanced sound without requiring external amplification.

For additional portability, the keyboard can operate on six AA batteries, allowing musicians to enjoy playing even when an electrical outlet isn't available.

An auxiliary audio input lets you connect a compatible external music source and play along with your favorite songs.

A headphone connection makes quiet practice convenient, allowing students to enjoy playing without disturbing others.

Whether you're practicing at home, attending a lesson, or sharing music with family and friends, the PSR-E283 makes it easy to enjoy music almost anywhere.

Key Features

• 61 Full-Size Keys: Provides a comfortable playing experience for beginning musicians and students.


• AWM Stereo Sampling: Delivers clear, realistic instrument sounds with excellent musical expression.


• 410 Instrument Sounds: Includes 392 instrument voices and 18 drum and sound effects kits.


• 32-Note Polyphony: Provides dependable performance for beginning keyboard players.


• 150 Accompaniment Styles: Creates realistic backing arrangements across a wide variety of musical genres.


• Smart Chord: Allows beginners to produce full chords using simplified fingering.


• 122 Built-In Songs: Provides musical material for listening, learning, and practicing.


• Three-Step Lesson System: Includes Listen & Learn, Timing, and Waiting lessons.


• Rhythm Tutor: Helps students develop accurate timing and rhythm.


• Chord Study: Introduces students to basic chord recognition and musical harmony.


• Sound Quiz: Develops listening skills through interactive musical challenges.


• Memory Quiz: Helps students recognize and remember musical patterns.


• A-B Repeat: Allows repeated practice of challenging song sections.


• Built-In Song Recorder: Records one user song with approximately 300 notes of capacity.


• Portable Grand Button: Instantly selects a beautiful grand piano sound.


• Nine Reverb Types: Adds depth and atmosphere to instrument sounds.


• Five Chorus Types: Provides additional richness and character to musical performances.


• Six Master EQ Settings: Allows customization of the keyboard's overall sound.


• Ultra-Wide Stereo: Creates a spacious stereo listening experience.


• Duo Mode: Divides the keyboard into two matching ranges for convenient teacher-student practice.


• Built-In Metronome: Helps students develop consistent timing and rhythm.


• Auxiliary Audio Input: Allows musicians to play along with external music sources.


• Headphone Connection: Allows quiet practice without disturbing others.


• Optional Sustain Pedal: Supports an external sustain footswitch for additional expression.


• Built-In Stereo Speakers: Features dual 12cm speakers powered by a 2.5W x 2 amplifier.


• Battery-Powered Operation: Runs on six AA batteries for convenient portable use.


• Lightweight Design: Weighs approximately 8 lbs. 13 oz. for easy transportation.


• Beginner-Friendly Controls: Makes learning and exploring music simple and enjoyable.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Yamaha


• Model: PSR-E283


• Series: PSR-E Series


• Instrument: 61-Key Portable Keyboard


• Number of Keys: 61


• Keyboard Action: Organ-Style, Non-Weighted


• Touch Sensitivity: No


• Display: LCD


• Sound Engine: AWM Stereo Sampling


• Maximum Polyphony: 32 Notes


• Instrument Voices: 392


• Drum/SFX Kits: 18


• Total Sounds: 410


• Preset Accompaniment Styles: 150


• Chord Fingering: Smart Chord and Multi Finger


• One Touch Setting: Yes


• Reverb: 9 Types


• Chorus: 5 Types


• Master EQ: 6 Presets


• Ultra-Wide Stereo: 3 Types


• Panel Sustain: Yes


• Duo Mode: Yes


• Preset Songs: 122


• Rhythm Tutor Songs: 10


• Chord Study Songs: 12


• User Song Recording: 1 Song


• Recording Tracks: 1


• Recording Capacity: Approximately 300 Notes


• Lesson Functions: Listen & Learn, Timing, Waiting


• Additional Learning Features: A-B Repeat, Rhythm Tutor, Chord Study


• Quiz Functions: Sound Quiz and Memory Quiz


• Built-In Metronome: Yes


• Tempo Range: 11–280 BPM


• Transpose: -12 to +12 Semitones


• Tuning Range: 427.0–453.0 Hz


• Portable Grand Button: Yes


• Auxiliary Input: Stereo Mini Jack


• Headphone/Output Connection: Standard Stereo Phone Jack


• Sustain Pedal Connection: Yes


• USB Connectivity: None


• Bluetooth Connectivity: None


• Speaker System: 12cm x 2


• Amplifier Output: 2.5W x 2


• Power Supply: Yamaha PA-130 AC Adapter or Equivalent (Sold Separately)


• Battery Operation: Six AA Batteries (Sold Separately)


• Power Consumption: 6W


• Auto Power Off: Yes


• Width: 37"


• Depth: 12-1/2"


• Height: 4-1/8"


• Weight: 8 lbs. 13 oz. (Without Batteries)


• Included Accessories: Music Rest and Owner's Manual


• Keyboard Stand, Bench, Headphones, Sustain Pedal, and Batteries: Sold Separately

Begin Your Musical Journey with Brighton Music Center

At Brighton Music Center, we believe that every great musician starts somewhere, and the right first instrument can inspire a lifelong love of music.

The Yamaha PSR-E283 Portable Keyboard is an outstanding choice for beginning students, children, families, and anyone looking for an affordable, enjoyable introduction to playing music.

With its impressive collection of Yamaha instrument sounds, interactive learning activities, easy-to-use controls, and portable design, the PSR-E283 makes it fun to explore music while developing important foundational skills.

Whether you're learning your first notes, discovering your favorite instrument sounds, or sharing the joy of music with family and friends, the Yamaha PSR-E283 provides an exciting starting point for your musical adventure.

Your Music. Our Passion.

Model:	PSRE283
Manufacturer:	Yamaha

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