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There’s a funny myth among songwriters that inspiration only strikes when you’re sitting at a real grand piano, in some candlelit studio, surrounded by old sheet music and crushed dreams. Truth is, some of the best songs I’ve ever written have started on a digital piano.
The beauty of a digital piano is choice. You can decide what kind of inspiration you want. Some days I’m in the mood for the rich, concert-hall presence of Yamaha’s CFX grand voice – perfect for ballads that need a bit of drama. Other days, I’ll switch to the Bösendorfer for something gentler and more cinematic. And sometimes, the moment calls for something completely different – maybe a 1970s-style electric piano straight off a Bill Withers record.
That’s the magic: every sound changes how you play. It’s like having a dozen different instruments , and personalities , sitting under your fingertips.
I still remember my first real experience of that feeling. I was a teenager with a white Yamaha CLP-535, and the Bösendorfer voice absolutely captivated me. It made me play differently – softer, more deliberate. Every note felt like it mattered. That was the first time I realised how the sound itself could shape the song. I ended up writing my first proper piece on that piano, and – thanks to the wonders of digital tech – I recorded it right there on the instrument and saved it to a USB stick. Magic in three clicks.
When I think back to that moment now, I feel proud. I’m a better player these days, sure, but the excitement of those early discoveries is still the same. Especially when I sit at one of today’s models – like the Yamaha CLP-800 series – and hear how incredibly lifelike they’ve become. The realism, the responsiveness, even the way the keys feel under your hands… it’s inspiring in its own right.
Writing on a digital piano gives you everything you need tocatch the wave when creativity hits. Timing, skill, and a bit of luck, but when those stars align, you can absolutely soar.
So, to any songwriter who thinks they need a grand piano to write something great – take it from me: you don’t. You just need the right sound, the right moment, and maybe a little button that says “Bösendorfer.”
To put that realism to the test, Chris recently sat down with every model in the new Yamaha CLP-800 series, comparing their sounds side by side. It’s a fascinating watch – you can really hear the progression through the range, from the beautifully balanced tone of the entry models to the breathtaking richness at the top.
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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
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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.
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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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