Yamaha PSR-E283 61-Key Beginner Portable Keyboard

Make Your First Keyboard Fun. Learn, Play and Explore from Day One.

The Yamaha PSR-E283 is an entry-level 61-key portable keyboard created for aspiring musicians taking their first steps. Its collection of 392 instrument Voices plus 18 Drum/SFX Kits provides 410 sounds in total, while 150 accompaniment Styles let beginners enjoy playing with rhythm, bass and harmony.

Quiz Mode trains the musical ear through playful challenges, and three-step lessons work with 122 built-in Songs to develop listening, timing and note accuracy. Smart Chord, Duo mode, simple recording and battery operation keep learning approachable, social and enjoyable.

410 sounds make musical discovery exciting

Choose from 392 instrument Voices covering pianos, guitars, basses, strings, brass and more, plus 18 Drum and SFX Kits. Entertaining effects such as animal sounds help keep younger beginners curious and engaged.

150 Styles and Smart Chord provide instant accompaniment

Automatic Styles add drums, bass and chord backing to your playing. Smart Chord lets beginners produce musically suitable chords with a single finger, making complete-sounding performances possible before complex chord shapes are mastered.

Quiz Mode makes ear training playful

Sound-guessing quizzes encourage players to identify notes and effects by ear. Performance grading adds motivation and turns essential listening practice into an enjoyable challenge.

122 Songs and three-step lessons support steady progress

Listen & Learn, Timing and Waiting lesson modes let beginners practise at a manageable pace. The built-in library includes Rhythm Tutor and Chord Study Songs, with a downloadable Song Book providing scores and lesson guidance.

Duo mode and simple recording encourage shared learning

Duo mode divides the keyboard into matching pitch ranges so a teacher and student, parent and child, or two friends can play equivalent notes side by side. The one-track recorder captures short performances for playback and review.

Lightweight design with battery or mains operation

At 4.0 kg without batteries, the PSR-E283 is easy to move between rooms or lessons. Use a compatible PA-130 adaptor or six AA batteries, play through the 2.5 W + 2.5 W stereo speakers, or connect headphones for quiet practice.

Q. Who is the Yamaha PSR-E283 best suited to?

It is designed for first-time players, younger beginners and families who want an approachable keyboard with entertaining sounds, guided lessons and accompaniment.

Q. Are the keys touch-sensitive?

No. The keys play at the selected volume regardless of how firmly they are pressed. Players who want touch-sensitive keys should consider the Yamaha PSR-E383.

Q. How many sounds and Styles does it have?

It provides 392 instrument Voices plus 18 Drum/SFX Kits, giving 410 sounds in total, along with 150 accompaniment Styles.

Q. How does the PSR-E283 differ from the PSR-E383?

The PSR-E283 is the simpler entry model with Quiz Mode and fixed key response. The PSR-E383 adds touch sensitivity, more Voices and Styles, more advanced lessons and recording, and USB audio/MIDI connectivity.

Q. Can it connect to a computer by USB?

No. The PSR-E283 does not have a USB connection. It provides AUX IN, a headphones/output jack and a sustain-pedal connection.

Q. Can two people practise together?

Yes. Duo mode creates two keyboard sections with matching pitch ranges, making side-by-side instruction and practice easier.

Q. Can it run on batteries?

Yes. It can use six AA alkaline, manganese or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, or a compatible PA-130 AC adaptor.

Q. What is included in the box?

Yamaha lists a music rest as included. The Song Book is available as a web download, while adaptor inclusion can vary by market; please confirm the current package with YMS.

Why Buy from YMS?

• ✓ Authorised Yamaha Premium Retailer: Buy a genuine Yamaha keyboard with official manufacturer warranty support.
• ✓ Beginner-friendly guidance: Our team can explain lesson features, Smart Chord, power options and suitable accessories.
• ✓ Complete setup support: Ask us about stands, benches, sustain pedals, headphones, covers and compatible adaptors.
• ✓ Pan-India delivery: Order from anywhere in India, subject to serviceability for your location.
• ✓ Physical-store support: YMS teams in Bengaluru and Mangaluru are available for product enquiries and after-sales guidance.