INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha EZ-310 is a 61-key touch-sensitive portable keyboard designed to make learning music more visual, interactive and enjoyable.

Its standout feature is Yamaha’s Light Guide keyboard system. The keys illuminate to show you which notes to play, providing an intuitive visual guide that can be particularly helpful for complete beginners, younger musicians and anyone learning independently at home.

But the EZ-310 is much more than a simple learning keyboard.

With 650 Voices, 260 accompaniment Styles, 152 built-in Songs, 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices, Auto Chord Play, Smart Chord, Yamaha lesson functions and USB audio/MIDI connectivity, it combines beginner-friendly guidance with many of the creative features found on Yamaha’s more conventional portable keyboards.

Importantly, the keys are also touch sensitive, allowing the sound to respond to how firmly you play and helping developing musicians learn dynamics and expression.

Finished in distinctive white, the Yamaha EZ-310 is an excellent choice for players who want a keyboard that can actively help them through those important first steps while still offering plenty to explore as their confidence grows.

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha 61-key portable learning keyboard

• Light Guide illuminated keys

• 61 touch-sensitive organ-style keys

• Soft, Medium, Hard and Off Touch Response settings

• Attractive white finish

• Yamaha AWM Stereo Sampling

• 650 preset Voices

• 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices

• 25 Drum/SFX Kits

• 260 preset accompaniment Styles

• 152 preset Songs

• 48-note maximum polyphony

• Smart Chord

• Auto Chord Play

• 50 Auto Chord Play progressions

• Keys to Success

• 3-Step Lesson

• Touch Tutor

• Chord Study

• Chord Dictionary

• A-B Repeat

• Duo Mode

• 41 DSP effects

• 15 Reverb types

• 7 Chorus types

• 26 Harmony types

• 152 Arpeggio types

• Dual Voice

• Split keyboard

• 200-entry Music Database

• One Touch Setting

• Registration Memory

• 2-track Song recording

• Up to 5 User Songs

• Approx. 10,000-note recording capacity

• USB audio and MIDI

• AUX IN

• Headphone/output connection

• Sustain pedal connection

• Rec'n'Share compatibility

• Backlit LCD display

• Built-in stereo speakers

• 2.5W + 2.5W amplification

• Six-AA battery operation

• Lightweight portable design

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The EZ-310 tackles one of the biggest challenges facing a new keyboard player:

Which key am I supposed to play next?

Yamaha’s Light Guide system provides an immediate visual answer.

When using compatible learning material, the appropriate keys illuminate to help guide you around the keyboard. Instead of constantly moving your attention between printed music and the instrument, you have a visual indication directly beneath your fingers.

Combine that with Yamaha’s built-in lesson functions and the EZ-310 becomes a particularly approachable instrument for someone taking their first steps.

Crucially, Yamaha hasn't achieved that simplicity by turning the EZ-310 into a toy.

The keyboard is touch sensitive and provides a substantial collection of Voices, Styles, effects and creative functions, alongside USB audio and MIDI connectivity.

So while the illuminated keys help you get started, there is considerably more to discover once you can find the notes without them.

LIGHT GUIDE – FOLLOW THE LIGHTS

The defining feature of the Yamaha EZ-310 is its Light Guide keyboard.

Individual keys illuminate to provide visual guidance while learning compatible Songs.

For someone who has never played before, this can make the relationship between the notes in a Song and their physical positions on the keyboard considerably easier to understand.

Rather than simply telling you what to play, the instrument can visually show you where to play it.

This can be particularly useful for:

• Complete beginners

• Younger learners

• Self-taught players

• Visual learners

• Home practice

• Building keyboard familiarity

• Learning note positions

• Developing hand coordination

As your playing improves, you can increasingly rely on your own note recognition rather than the lights.

TOUCH-SENSITIVE 61-KEY KEYBOARD

Unlike many basic beginner keyboards, the EZ-310 combines its illuminated learning system with touch-sensitive keys.

The keyboard responds to how firmly you play.

Play gently and the sound becomes softer.

Play more firmly and the sound becomes louder.

Touch Response can be adjusted between:

• Soft

• Medium

• Hard

• Off

This is an important feature for a developing musician because learning a piece isn't only about playing the correct notes.

Dynamics — controlling how softly or loudly those notes are played — are fundamental to musical expression.

The EZ-310 therefore helps with both sides of early learning:

The lights help you find the notes. Touch sensitivity helps you learn to play them expressively.

650 VOICES

The Yamaha EZ-310 provides 650 instrument Voices covering a huge variety of musical sounds.

The library includes:

• Acoustic pianos

• Electric pianos

• Organs

• Guitars

• Bass guitars

• Strings

• Brass

• Woodwind

• Synthesizers

• Orchestral instruments

• Drums

• Percussion

• Sound effects

This means a beginner isn't restricted to practising everything with one basic keyboard sound.

The same melody can be explored using completely different instruments, making practice more varied and encouraging musical experimentation.

SUPER ARTICULATION LITE

The EZ-310 includes 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices.

Super Articulation Lite technology helps selected Voices reproduce some of the characteristic performance details associated with the original acoustic instrument.

Depending on the selected Voice and performance, this can introduce additional instrumental articulations that make the sound feel more realistic.

It is particularly effective with sounds such as guitars, where the noises and techniques involved in playing the real instrument form an important part of its character.

YAMAHA AWM STEREO SAMPLING

The EZ-310 uses Yamaha’s AWM Stereo Sampling sound technology.

This provides the foundation for its instrument Voices and draws upon Yamaha’s extensive experience creating digital keyboards and pianos.

For a beginner, the important benefit is straightforward: enjoyable, musical sounds make practising more rewarding.

260 ACCOMPANIMENT STYLES

The EZ-310 includes 260 automatic accompaniment Styles covering a broad selection of musical genres.

A Style can provide a complete backing arrangement including:

• Drums

• Bass

• Chords

• Additional instrumental parts

Play chords with the appropriate section of the keyboard and the accompaniment can follow you automatically.

This turns a simple keyboard performance into something that feels much closer to playing with a band.

For learners, accompaniment Styles can also help develop:

• Timing

• Rhythm

• Chord recognition

• Coordination

• Song structure

• Confidence

SMART CHORD

You don't need to know complicated chord shapes before you can enjoy the accompaniment system.

Smart Chord allows beginners to produce suitable accompaniment chords from simpler input.

This lets a new player experience a full musical backing at an earlier stage of learning.

As your chord knowledge develops, you can progress towards more conventional chord control.

AUTO CHORD PLAY

The EZ-310 includes Auto Chord Play with 50 preset chord progressions.

Select a progression and the keyboard can take care of the chord sequence while the accompaniment plays.

This frees you to concentrate on:

• Right-hand melodies

• Timing

• Improvisation

• Learning note positions

• Exploring different Voices

For beginners who haven't yet developed confident left-hand chord technique, this can make playing along with a complete arrangement much more accessible.

152 BUILT-IN SONGS

The EZ-310 includes 152 preset Songs.

These provide ready-made material for listening, learning and practising with the keyboard's educational functions.

The combination of built-in Songs, Light Guide keys and Yamaha’s lesson system is what makes the EZ-310 particularly distinctive.

Instead of simply giving you Songs to listen to, the keyboard is designed to help you work through them.

KEYS TO SUCCESS

Keys to Success divides a Song into manageable learning stages.

Rather than trying to master the entire piece immediately, you can work through smaller sections before combining them into the complete performance.

For a new player, this can make learning feel much less daunting.

3-STEP LESSON

Yamaha’s lesson system provides different ways to practise, including:

• Listening

• Timing

• Waiting

Each mode focuses on a different part of the learning process.

Listening

Hear how the music should sound before attempting it yourself.

Timing

Concentrate on playing at the correct moment.

Waiting

The Song can wait for you to play the correct note before continuing.

Waiting mode works particularly well alongside the illuminated Light Guide keyboard because you can see the note you need and play at your own pace.

TOUCH TUTOR

Because the EZ-310 has touch-sensitive keys, learning can go beyond simply hitting the correct notes.

Touch Tutor helps develop control over how strongly the keyboard is played.

This encourages better dynamic technique and helps beginners understand that musical expression depends on how a note is played as well as which note is selected.

CHORD STUDY & CHORD DICTIONARY

The EZ-310 also provides tools for learning chords.

Chord Study introduces chord playing through structured material, while Chord Dictionary helps you understand how different chords are formed on the keyboard.

These features become increasingly useful as you begin exploring accompaniment Styles and playing songs independently.

41 DSP EFFECTS

The EZ-310 includes 41 DSP effect types.

Digital Signal Processing can add effects to compatible sounds to give them additional character.

Depending on the Voice, this can help create more convincing guitar, synth and other processed sounds.

REVERB & CHORUS

The effects system also includes:

• 15 Reverb types

• 7 Chorus types

Reverb adds a sense of acoustic space.

Chorus can add width and richness.

Together, these help individual Voices feel more polished and musical.

152 ARPEGGIO TYPES

The EZ-310 provides 152 Arpeggio types.

Hold notes or a chord and the keyboard can automatically transform them into rhythmic patterns.

Arpeggios are particularly useful for:

• Pop

• Electronic music

• Synth parts

• Guitar-style patterns

• Improvisation

• Songwriting

They also demonstrate how relatively simple chords can become more complex musical phrases.

26 HARMONY TYPES

There are 26 Harmony types.

Harmony functions can automatically add musically appropriate additional notes to supported melodies.

This can make a simple right-hand performance sound fuller while also introducing beginners to the relationship between melody and harmony.

DUAL VOICE

Dual allows two Voices to be layered.

For example:

• Piano + Strings

• Piano + Pad

• Organ + Strings

• Two Synth Voices

Layering is an easy way to create richer sounds without requiring any additional equipment.

SPLIT KEYBOARD

Split allows different sounds to be assigned to the left and right areas of the keyboard.

For example, you might play:

• Bass with the left hand and piano with the right

• Strings on one side and piano on the other

This introduces beginners to performance techniques commonly used on more advanced keyboards.

DUO MODE

Duo Mode divides the keyboard into two equivalent pitch ranges.

Two people can then sit side by side and play notes in matching registers.

This is particularly useful for:

• Teacher and student lessons

• Parent and child practice

• Demonstrating fingering

• Two-player exercises

For a keyboard designed around learning, Duo Mode is a particularly useful addition.

MUSIC DATABASE

The EZ-310 provides a 200-entry Music Database.

Select an appropriate entry and the keyboard can recall suitable Voice and Style settings.

For beginners who don't yet know which sounds and accompaniments work well together, Music Database provides a quick route to a usable setup.

ONE TOUCH SETTING

One Touch Setting can automatically select a suitable Voice for the accompaniment Style you are using.

This reduces setup time and lets a beginner concentrate on playing rather than navigating through hundreds of sounds.

REGISTRATION MEMORY

Favourite keyboard configurations can be stored using Registration Memory.

Once you find combinations of sounds and settings you particularly enjoy, they can be saved for quicker recall.

This becomes increasingly useful as you start using the EZ-310 for more than basic lessons.

TWO-TRACK RECORDING

The built-in recorder supports:

• Up to 5 User Songs

• 2 recording tracks

• Approximately 10,000 notes

Recording yourself can be one of the most useful ways to improve.

While playing, much of your concentration is occupied by finding notes and keeping time.

Listening back afterwards can make mistakes or timing problems much easier to identify.

The two-track recorder also allows separate parts to be captured and combined.

USB AUDIO & MIDI

The EZ-310 supports USB audio and MIDI connectivity with compatible devices.

This gives the keyboard considerably more flexibility as the player's interests develop.

Potential applications include:

• Music education software

• MIDI recording

• Computer-based music making

• Compatible apps

• Digital audio recording

For a beginner keyboard, this connectivity helps ensure the instrument remains useful beyond the earliest stages of learning.

REC'N'SHARE COMPATIBILITY

The EZ-310 can be used with Yamaha’s supported Rec'n'Share workflow on compatible smart devices.

This is designed to make creating audio/video performance content easier.

For learners, recording progress can also be a fun way to hear how their playing improves over time.

AUX INPUT

The AUX IN connection allows audio from a compatible external device to be played through the EZ-310.

This is useful for playing along with:

• Favourite songs

• Backing tracks

• Lesson material

• Practice recordings

HEADPHONE CONNECTION

The PHONES/OUTPUT connection allows compatible headphones to be used for quiet practice.

This is particularly useful in family homes, flats or anywhere you want to practise without disturbing other people.

SUSTAIN PEDAL COMPATIBILITY

A compatible sustain footswitch can be connected.

A sustain pedal allows notes to continue ringing after the keys are released and is particularly useful when developing piano-style playing technique.

BUILT-IN SPEAKERS

The EZ-310 has its own stereo speaker system with:

• Two 12cm speakers

• 2.5W + 2.5W amplification

That means it is completely self-contained for everyday home practice.

You do not need external speakers simply to start playing.

BATTERY OR MAINS OPERATION

The EZ-310 can operate using mains power or six AA batteries.

Battery operation makes the keyboard easy to move between rooms, take to lessons or use in situations where convenient mains power is unavailable.

Its relatively lightweight design also makes it practical as a genuinely portable learning instrument.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha EZ-310 is particularly well suited to:

• Complete beginners

• Younger keyboard players

• Children learning music

• Adult beginners

• Visual learners

• Self-taught musicians

• Keyboard students

• Families buying a first keyboard

• Teacher-and-student lessons

• Players who want touch-sensitive keys

• Players who benefit from illuminated visual guidance

• Home musicians

• Beginners interested in computer-based music

It is particularly attractive for somebody who wants more learning assistance than a conventional portable keyboard provides.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Learning from scratch – Light Guide keys visually show beginners where to play.

Keyboard lessons – Touch sensitivity and Yamaha’s lesson functions provide room to develop proper technique.

Independent learning – Light Guide, Waiting mode and Keys to Success are particularly useful when practising without a teacher beside you.

Home practice – Built-in speakers and headphone connectivity make everyday practice straightforward.

Children learning keyboard – Illuminated keys make the connection between instruction and keyboard position highly visual.

Adult beginners – Players who find traditional notation intimidating can use the visual learning system to build confidence.

Pop & rock – Hundreds of Voices and accompaniment Styles provide plenty of contemporary musical material.

Songwriting and creativity – Styles, Arpeggios, Auto Chord Play and recording allow players to move beyond formal lessons.

Computer-based learning – USB audio/MIDI provides connectivity for compatible educational and creative software.

HOW IT COMPARES

Yamaha EZ-310 vs PSR-E283

The PSR-E283 is Yamaha’s simpler entry-level keyboard.

The EZ-310 moves significantly further towards structured learning and long-term development.

Important EZ-310 advantages include:

• Light Guide illuminated keys

• Touch-sensitive keyboard

• 650 Voices

• 260 Styles

• 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices

• Larger Song library

• DSP effects

• Arpeggio functions

• More advanced recording

• USB audio/MIDI connectivity

Choose the PSR-E283 if low-cost simplicity is the priority.

Choose the EZ-310 if you want a keyboard that provides substantially more learning assistance and room for progression.

Yamaha EZ-310 vs PSR-E383

This is a particularly useful comparison.

The EZ-310 and PSR-E383 share many core musical features, including:

• 61 touch-sensitive keys

• 650 Voices

• 260 Styles

• 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices

• 48-note polyphony

• Auto Chord Play

• DSP effects

• Arpeggios

• USB audio/MIDI

• Recording functions

The major distinction is the EZ-310's illuminated Light Guide keyboard and learning focus.

The EZ-310 also has its distinctive white finish.

Choose the PSR-E383 if you want a conventional portable keyboard and do not need illuminated learning keys.

Choose the EZ-310 if the Light Guide system would make learning easier or more enjoyable.

Yamaha EZ-310 vs PSR-EW320

The PSR-EW320 uses a 76-key keyboard, providing 15 additional keys compared with the EZ-310.

That makes the PSR-EW320 more suitable for players who prioritise extended range for two-handed and piano-style repertoire.

The EZ-310 instead prioritises visual learning through its illuminated 61-key Light Guide system.

Choose the EZ-310 for interactive learning support.

Choose the PSR-EW320 if additional keyboard range is more important.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha EZ-310
Product Type	Portable Learning Keyboard
Finish	White
Number of Keys	61
Keyboard	Organ-style with Light Guide
Lighted Keys	Yes
Touch Response	Soft, Medium, Hard, Off
Tone Generation	AWM Stereo Sampling
Maximum Polyphony	48 notes
Preset Voices	650
Super Articulation Lite Voices	12
Drum/SFX Kits	25
Preset Styles	260
Music Database	200
Auto Chord Play	50 progressions
Preset Songs	152
User Songs	5
Recording Tracks	2
Recording Capacity	Approx. 10,000 notes
Arpeggio Types	152
Harmony Types	26
DSP Effects	41 types
Reverb	15 types
Chorus	7 types
Dual	Yes
Split	Yes
Duo	Yes
Light Guide	Yes
Keys to Success	Yes
Touch Tutor	Yes
Chord Study	Yes
Chord Dictionary	Yes
Registration Memory	Yes
Display	Backlit LCD
USB Audio	Yes
USB MIDI	Yes
AUX IN	Yes
Headphones / Output	Yes
Sustain Pedal Connection	Yes
Amplification	2.5W + 2.5W
Speakers	12cm x 2
Width	Approx. 941mm
Depth	Approx. 317mm
Height	Approx. 105mm
Weight	Approx. 4.6kg excluding batteries
Battery Operation	Six AA batteries

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Complete beginners, younger players, adult learners and anyone who would benefit from visual guidance showing them where to play on the keyboard.

Customers usually upgrade from: Toy keyboards, mini keyboards, non-touch-sensitive beginner instruments and older basic portable keyboards.

Most commonly paired with: A sturdy keyboard stand, sustain pedal, headphones and a suitable padded 61-key keyboard bag.

Our tip: Don't think of the EZ-310 simply as a keyboard with keys that light up. Its real advantage is the combination of Light Guide learning AND touch sensitivity. The illuminated keys can help you find your way around when you're starting out, while touch response gives you the ability to develop dynamics and expression as your playing improves.

Showroom feedback: For customers who like the specification of a conventional beginner keyboard but want additional help finding notes, the EZ-310 offers a very appealing middle ground. You get genuine learning assistance without sacrificing the expressive touch response and deeper functions that become more important as you progress.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Choosing a first keyboard can be surprisingly confusing.

Do you need touch-sensitive keys? Are light-up keys worthwhile? Is 61 keys enough? Will the player quickly outgrow a basic model?

Our experienced keyboard team can help you understand which features will genuinely make a difference for the person who will actually be playing.

We can also help you compare the EZ-310 with models such as the PSR-E283, PSR-E383 and PSR-EW320, as well as advise on useful accessories such as stands, headphones and sustain pedals.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience with new and pre-owned keyboards, digital pianos and musical instruments, giving you knowledgeable support when choosing an instrument for yourself or another member of the family.

Already have a keyboard or musical instrument you'd like to replace? Ask us about part exchange.

PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

Trade In. Trade Up.

Already own a keyboard or another musical instrument?

Fair Deal Music welcomes part-exchange enquiries on suitable equipment.

Simply tell us:

• Make

• Exact model

• Condition

• Included accessories

and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha EZ-310.

Part exchange can make upgrading easier while avoiding the inconvenience of advertising and selling your existing instrument privately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Yamaha EZ-310?

The Yamaha EZ-310 is a 61-key touch-sensitive portable learning keyboard with illuminated Light Guide keys.

It is designed primarily for beginners and developing musicians.

Do the keys light up?

Yes.

The Light Guide system illuminates keys to provide visual guidance when learning compatible Songs and using supported lesson functions.

Is the Yamaha EZ-310 suitable for complete beginners?

Yes.

This is one of the EZ-310's strongest applications.

Light Guide, Keys to Success and Yamaha’s other lesson functions are specifically designed to make learning more approachable.

Are the keys touch sensitive?

Yes. The EZ-310 responds to how firmly you play, allowing you to develop control over dynamics and expression.

Can touch sensitivity be adjusted?

Yes. Touch Response settings include:

• Soft

• Medium

• Hard

• Off

How many keys does the EZ-310 have?

It has 61 keys.

Is the Yamaha EZ-310 white?

Yes. The EZ-310 has a distinctive pure white finish.

How many sounds does it have?

The EZ-310 provides 650 preset Voices.

Does it have Super Articulation sounds?

Yes. It includes 12 Super Articulation Lite Voices.

How many accompaniment Styles are included?

The EZ-310 provides 260 preset accompaniment Styles.

What is Smart Chord?

Smart Chord allows beginners to control automatic accompaniment using simplified note input before they have learnt complete chord shapes.

What is Auto Chord Play?

Auto Chord Play can automatically perform a chord progression while the accompaniment runs.

The EZ-310 provides 50 preset chord progressions.

How many built-in Songs does it have?

The EZ-310 provides 152 preset Songs.

What is Keys to Success?

Keys to Success breaks compatible Songs into smaller learning stages so you can practise individual sections before attempting the complete piece.

Does the keyboard wait for me if I play the wrong note?

Supported lesson functionality includes Waiting mode, which can wait for the correct note before the Song continues.

Combined with the illuminated keys, this can be particularly useful for complete beginners.

Can I learn chords on the EZ-310?

Yes.

The keyboard provides Chord Study and Chord Dictionary functions as part of its learning toolkit.

Can a teacher and student use it together?

Yes.

Duo Mode divides the keyboard into two matching pitch regions, allowing two people to practise side by side.

Does the Yamaha EZ-310 have built-in speakers?

Yes.

It uses two 12cm speakers with 2.5W + 2.5W amplification.

Can I use headphones?

Yes.

A headphone/output connection allows quiet practice.

Can I connect a sustain pedal?

Yes.

A compatible sustain footswitch can be connected.

Can I record myself?

Yes.

The onboard recorder supports up to 5 User Songs, two recording tracks and approximately 10,000 notes.

Can I connect the EZ-310 to a computer?

Yes.

It supports USB audio and MIDI connectivity with compatible equipment.

Can the EZ-310 run on batteries?

Yes.

It can operate using six AA batteries, making it useful for portable playing.

What is the difference between the EZ-310 and PSR-E383?

They share many of the same core sound, Style and creative features.

The major advantage of the EZ-310 is its illuminated Light Guide keyboard, which provides additional visual assistance for learning.

Is the EZ-310 better than a non-touch-sensitive beginner keyboard?

For a player intending to develop expressive keyboard technique, touch sensitivity is an important advantage.

The EZ-310 combines that touch response with illuminated learning keys, making it particularly attractive as a first instrument.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

The Yamaha EZ-310 package includes the keyboard and standard Yamaha documentation/accessories supplied for the UK model.

Fair Deal Music should confirm the exact current UK carton contents before publishing a definitive accessory list, particularly the supplied mains power arrangement.

This avoids promising an accessory unless it is confirmed with the actual FDM stock.

READY TO FOLLOW THE LIGHTS?

The Yamaha EZ-310 makes learning the keyboard visual, interactive and — most importantly — enjoyable.

Its illuminated Light Guide keys can show a beginner where to play, while the touch-sensitive keyboard provides the expressive control needed as technique develops.

Add 650 Voices, 260 accompaniment Styles, 152 Songs, Super Articulation Lite, Smart Chord, Auto Chord Play, comprehensive lesson functions and USB audio/MIDI, and the EZ-310 has considerably more to offer than its beginner-friendly appearance might suggest.

It can help you find the notes today without preventing you from becoming a more independent player tomorrow.

Order your Yamaha EZ-310 from Fair Deal Music today, or speak to our keyboard team if you'd like help comparing it with the PSR-E283, PSR-E383 or PSR-EW320.