Yamaha PSR-E383 Keyboard

The Yamaha PSR-E383 is an ideal first keyboard for beginners who want something enjoyable to play, simple to learn on and capable enough to grow with them over time.

Unlike many basic starter keyboards, the PSR-E383 features touch-sensitive keys, meaning the sound responds naturally to how hard or softly you play. This helps beginners develop proper technique and musical expression from the very beginning, while still keeping the instrument approachable and fun.

Packed with hundreds of realistic instrument sounds, automatic backing styles and built-in lesson features, the PSR-E383 offers far more than just piano sounds alone. Whether you want to practise traditional piano pieces, experiment with different instruments or simply enjoy playing along with a virtual backing band, there is plenty here to keep players inspired.

The compact and lightweight design also makes it ideal for home use, lessons or moving around the house easily.

Main Features

• 61 touch-sensitive keys
• 650 high-quality instrument voices
• 260 accompaniment styles
• 48-note polyphony
• 125 built-in songs
• 12 Super Articulation Lite voices
• USB Audio/MIDI connectivity
• Built-in learning and lesson functions
• Duo Mode for teacher and student play
• Battery or mains powered operation
• Lightweight portable design

A Keyboard That Encourages Musical Expression

One of the standout features of the PSR-E383 is its touch-sensitive keyboard action.

Press the keys softly and the sound remains gentle and controlled. Play more firmly and the sound becomes louder and more expressive, much like an acoustic piano. This makes practising feel far more natural and rewarding than on non-touch-sensitive beginner keyboards.

For newer players especially, this helps develop important playing habits and dynamics early on.

Hundreds Of Sounds To Explore

The PSR-E383 includes 650 instrument voices covering everything from acoustic pianos and electric pianos to guitars, strings, brass, synths, organs and drums.

Yamaha’s Super Articulation Lite voices also help certain instruments sound more detailed and realistic during performance, adding extra character to solos and melody playing.

Whether you are learning songs, experimenting with arrangements or simply exploring different sounds for fun, the PSR-E383 gives beginners a huge amount to work with.

Built-In Backing Band

The 260 accompaniment styles allow the keyboard to automatically generate a full backing band as you play chords with your left hand.

Styles include pop, rock, jazz, dance, ballads, Latin and many more, helping practice sessions feel more engaging and musical.

There is also Yamaha’s Auto Chord Play feature, designed to help beginners create musical chord progressions easily even if they are still learning basic harmony.

Helpful Learning Features

The PSR-E383 includes Yamaha’s Keys to Success lesson system, helping players learn songs in smaller stages at a comfortable pace.

Duo Mode also splits the keyboard into two equal sections, making it especially useful for lessons where teacher and student want to play side-by-side.

Combined with the onboard songs and downloadable song book, the keyboard creates an excellent learning environment for newer players.

Compact & Portable

Weighing only around 4.4kg, the PSR-E383 is easy to move, transport and store away when needed.

It can run from either the supplied power adaptor or AA batteries, making it ideal for flexible home use, travelling or taking to lessons.

Specification

A fantastic choice for beginners, the Yamaha PSR-E383 combines expressive touch-sensitive keys, realistic sounds and useful learning tools in a lightweight, affordable keyboard that is genuinely enjoyable to play.