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Indian Models
The PSR-I Series is designed specifically for players of Indian music. This series offers a full array of advantages for keyboardists playing Indian music, including authentic Indian instrument sounds, auto accompaniment perfect for playing Indian music from a variety of regions and Indian films, Songs for practicing Raga scales, a “Riyaz” feature for auto-playback of Tabla / Mridangam and Tanpura sounds, and more.
Lineup of Latest Indian Models
PSR-I610
The flagship model of the PSR-I series, the PSR-I610 features authentic Indian instrument Voices, auto-accompaniment Styles, and a Riyaz function. Equipped with powerful 12 W built-in speakers, a modulation wheel, a foot controller input, and a mic input, this is the perfect model for performing.
PSR-I510
The mid-level instrument in the PSR-I series, the PSR-I510 has all the features needed by learners and hobbyists. Equipped with a variety of Indian instrument Voices and auto-accompaniment Styles, it also features Riyaz and lesson functions, as well as a Mic Input that allows you to plug in a microphone (sold separately) so that you can enjoy singing while you play.
PSR-I300
For those just starting to enjoy Indian music, the entry-level PSR-I300 features Voices, auto-accompaniment Styles and Riyaz Lite essential to this genre, as well as a Super Articulation Lite function that recreates the unique performance techniques of each instrument at the touch of a button.
Indian Voices
The instrument sounds that are featured on Yamaha’s digital keyboards are called “Voices.” To add to the wide variety and beauty of these Voices, our instruments are renowned for their ability to recreate dynamics and make realistic changes in sound based on how they are played. This authenticity of sound and performance stems from Yamaha's unique experience and the intimate knowledge gained from manufacturing the actual instruments that are featured on our keyboards. Our Indian models include traditional instrument sounds such as harmoniums, shehnai, sarangi and more, that are indispensable for playing Indian music.
Indian Styles
Players can use the auto accompaniment “Style” feature available on our keyboards to play rhythms and accompaniment in a variety of genres to match the chords they play. The quality of this auto accompaniment feature is so impressive that it is even used by professional musicians. These auto accompaniments have been created by Yamaha over many years in consultation with top musicians in each genre and with local artists who have a deep knowledge of a wide variety of styles in many different countries, as well as through ongoing research. Our Indian keyboards include a large number of auto accompaniment Styles that are optimal for use in playing popular Indian music, including traditional music from regions like Bhajan and Bhangra, Styles often used in Indian films.
Raga Songs
Our digital keyboards feature many standard songs from around the world, that you can not only enjoy listening to, but also download songbooks to play them from the Yamaha website, or use the keyboard lesson function to master songs step by step. Our Indian keyboards feature many practice Songs that let players learn the traditional Raga scales, step by step. These features are also perfectly suitable for vocal training.
Riyaz
The Riyaz feature lets players perform melodies along with auto accompaniment of Tabla / Mridangam, Tanpura. Variations can be changed in the middle of a song as it unfolds, and the tempo and pattern can be set accordingly.
Other Models
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Voice & Style Expansion Pack
Voice & Style Expansion Packs enable you to customize the PSR-SX series with a wide range of additional content. Here we introduce three packs that focus on Voices and Styles for Indian music.
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Indian 2
This is a Voice and Style Expansion pack for Indian music, with Voices from instruments that are a must-have for Indian music, together with Styles that perfect for performing music from every region in India.
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Indian Devotional Pack 1
The Indian Devotional pack is a classic collection of soul touching Styles & Voices best suited for use in spiritual & religious places. World class multi-cultural rhythms like Bhajans, Aartis, Sufi, Moksha & Qawwali's meant for worshipping in Temples, Churches, Gurudwaras, & other meditation centers.
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Indian Entertainer
This entertainer pack captures the sound of old and new India. Experience a dynamic playing experience with inspiring sounds and styles. Includes: Soft Ghazals, Film Songs, Pop, Soulful Ballads and more.
Trinity
Trinity is an internationally recognized music skills certification.
This certification pertains to musical knowledge and performance abilities with a wide range of instruments such as vocals, percussion and electronic keyboards. Trinity is emphasized in music education and is currently being added as a criterion for review on school entrance exams. It is also advantageous for aspiring musicians who are building their career.
Yamaha keyboards meet the required specifications for Trinity, and are recommended for people taking Trinity examinations.
Made in India
Yamaha has a long history of strict quality control, with decades of dedication to world-class quality and durability. Yamaha keyboards have undergone a variety of durability tests ranging from exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity, to dropping the keyboards, and pressing the keys aggressively over extended periods of time, among other tests.
In 2019, Yamaha opened a new factory in Chennai.
Some of our keyboards, including Indian models, are produced in this state-of-the-art facility, and the products shipped from here all meet Yamaha’s rigorous quality standards as with our other factories.
