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Getting started with your Yamaha P-225 digital piano?
Here are the top five things to do to ensure you’re set up for success. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these steps will help you make the most of your instrument.
Don’t forget to check out the video below, where I walk you through these steps in detail.
Start by confirming you have everything included in the box:
These accessories are essential for getting started, so make sure nothing is missing before proceeding.
If you’re new to digital pianos, spend some time familiarising yourself with the keyboard layout.
For beginners, the metronome is a fantastic tool to help with timing. Here’s how to use it:
If you’re coming from a keyboard, the P-225 keys may feel a bit different. Don’t worry—you’ll adapt quickly, and your muscle memory will thank you.
Register your Yamaha P-225 to take advantage of a free 3-month trial of Flowkey, a fantastic learning software:
Take a moment to make the P-225 your own:
Keep the separate Quick Operation Guide from the manual nearby. It’s a handy reference for button/key combinations for various functions.
Download the free Yamaha Smart Pianist app. It offers features like:
Check our blog for the necessary cables—they’re not included.
By following these steps, you’ll be ready to enjoy your Yamaha P-225 to the fullest.
For a step-by-step demonstration, don’t forget to check out the video embedded in this blog. Happy playing!
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These items are sold on behalf of Yamaha, and are sent to us on a per-order basis, typically within 5-7 working days, unless an ETA is otherwise stated.
We'll contact you the moment your purchase arrives with us to organise delivery, based on your selected option.
Example products: Yamaha DGX670, Yamaha P-525, Yamaha YDP-S55, Yamaha Clavinova.
These items must be sent with a heavy-goods courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via Dachser.
Tracking will be provided by the haulier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
*If you have included the optional £180 "Yamaha Premium Service" home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will contact you regarding arrangements after purchase.
**The Yamaha CSP Series, Yamaha CVP905 & CVP909, Yamaha CLP875, 885 & 895GP, and Yamaha NU1Xa are all sold on behalf of Yamaha and arrive with us on a per-order basis. As soon as your piano has arrived, we will contact you to organise the appropriate dispatch method. ETA for stock is shown on the product page for those items.
***If you have included the optional £99 home delivery & setup option offered on selected products, we will send your details direct to the installation team, who will contact you within 48 hours to make arrangements.
Depending on which option is most appropriate, we will either contact you to discuss a bespoke ePianos delivery surcharge for goods we can’t package for a 3rd party courier, or otherwise dispatch goods via FedEx or APC.
If a courier is used, tracking will be provided by them directly, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Example products: Yamaha PSR-SX920, Yamaha P-225, Yamaha NP-15.
These items will be sent via courier (typically APC or FedEx). On occasion, depending on which is fastest, we will drop-ship directly from Yamaha to your address via UPS or Parcelforce.
Tracking will be provided by the courier, with a typical arrival time of 1-2 working days.
Smaller items, such as books, discs, etc, will be dispatched via Royal Mail second class.
After purchase, you can download the file either from the order confirmation page or the "Downloads" tab in "My Account".
If you have selected the option to receive a pre-loaded USB stick, then this will be dispatched via Royal Mail.
We will contact you regarding any pre-ordered items, and let you know when they arrive so as to arrange delivery with you at a convenient time.
Used items can also be purchased using either of the following options (minimum loan amount of £250 after deposit):
Total amount payable: £893.32
Available finance options are displayed at checkout. Alternatively, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss the options, or email a finance application to you. Find out more by clicking here
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We are closed on all bank holidays, therefore the processing of sales and deliveries will be delayed.
For orders of any stock displaying a 7-10 day lead time, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
This is a special order "agency" item, and comes to us directly from Yamaha on a per-order basis.
It typically takes 7-10 days for this item to arrive with us, whereupon we'll contact you to discuss the arrangement of delivery.
For any pre-orders, we will contact you as soon as the item arrives with us to schedule a delivery with you, and update you with an ETA.
Occasionally, there may be availability issues with our suppliers, in which case we'll get in touch with you to see if you're happy to wait, or if you'd like to cancel the order and receive a full refund.
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Comments:
👍 When first looking at the Yamaha P-225, I thought perhaps there was a “built in percussion option!” As a performer, what do you recommend I do, in order to have a percussion acc?
👍 Haha, I see what you mean! The Yamaha P-225 itself doesn’t have built-in percussion accompaniment, but there are a few great options depending on what you need:
1️⃣ Use a Drum Machine – A compact drum machine like the Boss DR-01S or Alesis SR-16 can provide rhythm backing while keeping your setup simple.
2️⃣ Backing Tracks – Pre-recorded drum tracks or apps like Band-in-a-Box or iReal Pro can give you full percussion arrangements.
3️⃣ Connect to an Arranger Module – Something like the Yamaha QY100 or even software like GarageBand on an iPad can generate live drum backing.
4️⃣ Upgrade to an Arranger Keyboard – If you want built-in rhythms, a Yamaha DGX-670 or PSR-SX600 might suit your performance needs better.
Would love to know more about your setup—are you playing solo gigs or with a band? 🎶😊