Yamaha PSR-E283 Portable Keyboard

The Yamaha PSR-E283  is the ideal first keyboard for young musicians — packed with sounds, fun features, and learning tools.

What’s included

• Yamaha PSR-E283 61-key portable keyboard

• Music rest

• Easy Song Book (via web download)

• User manual

• Power supply (or use 6 x AA batteries - not included)

Why it’s great for the classroom

• Designed for beginners — perfect for KS2 and KS3 learners starting their keyboard journey

• 410 high-quality Voices and 150 Styles — students can explore a huge range of instruments and genres

• Smart Chord makes playing full-sounding accompaniments easy, even for total beginners

• Quiz Mode and built-in lessons offer interactive ear training and musical games — ideal for group teaching

• Duo Mode allows two students to play side by side on the same keyboard — great for paired learning

• Recording function lets pupils capture their work, perfect for assessment and self-review

• AUX IN jack enables connection to external devices for play-along practice

Progressive Instrument Pathway

The PSR-E283 is an excellent entry point in the Yamaha keyboard family:

• Perfect for introducing keyboard basics, musical literacy, and creativity in younger players

• A great stepping stone to more advanced models like the PSR-E373 or PSR-E473 as students progress

• Ideal preparation for learners moving on to GCSE Music composition and performance work using keyboards