THE DISKLAVIER SINGING PLAYER PIANO:
THE ULTIMATE GIFT FOR MOTHER'S DAY

	Mom will be the life of the party when she entertains guests on her Yamaha Disklavier. From tunes she grew up with to the latest in pop, jazz and classical music, her every musical taste will be satisfied.

BUENA PARK, CA (April 30, 2004)—Mother's Day is just around corner, and family members everywhere are searching high and low for the perfect gift. Why not give mom the ultimate gift of music—the hi-tech Yamaha Disklavier Mark III piano? Imagine her surprise when she sees the keys begin to play by themselves, while Frank Sinatra sings one of his many hits on the built-in sound system.

The Disklavier is a real, concert quality piano that can also perform by itself, entertaining mom and her guests for hours. She can pop in a CD from her private collection along with an accompanying floppy disk from Yamaha, and sit back as the piano "sings," combining live piano performance with classic vocals by artists such as Frank Sinatra, The Beatles or Bette Midler, holiday favorites and hundreds more. Mom can play the piano part herself right along with her favorite star.

The Disklavier also features SmartKey™, which shows beginners how to play simple melodies while the Disklavier backs them up with professional-sounding accompaniment: the correct key will actually move slightly, cueing the user to strike it, and in response the piano plays a rich harmony or lush arpeggio before the next key begins moving.

The Yamaha Disklavier adds style and elegance to any room in mom's home while integrating the latest in piano technology. Shown here in the Bubinga finish, the Yamaha Disklavier comes in a variety of styles and finishes to match a variety of decorating tastes.

For owners who enjoy playing the piano themselves, the Disklavier can store a live performance on a floppy disk and play it back note-for-note—the keys, pedals and hammers matching the player's every nuance. Now, a child or grandchild can record a piano performance on one coast, mail the disk, and let Grandma and Grandpa attend a private "recital" on the other.

Yamaha's Disklavier is not only a high-tech home entertainment center, but a beautiful piece of furniture and an ideal investment. Mom's décor may change over the years, but a fine piano keeps its value and never goes out of style.

For more information on the Disklavier Mark III series grand pianos, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Piano Division, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622-6600; telephone (714) 522-9011; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com.