INTRODUCTION

The Yamaha P-145BT is a compact 88-key weighted digital piano designed for beginners, students and home musicians who want an authentic piano-focused playing experience with the added convenience of Bluetooth Audio.

At its heart is Yamaha’s Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard, providing all 88 notes of an acoustic piano with a weighted action that feels heavier towards the bass and lighter towards the treble.

The P-145BT combines this with the sampled sound of Yamaha’s acclaimed CFIIIS full concert grand piano, 64-note polyphony, Damper Resonance, 10 carefully selected Voices, 20 preset Songs, Duo Mode, Dual Mode, Sound Boost, USB audio/MIDI and 7W x2 amplification.

The big addition is Bluetooth Audio.

Pair a compatible smartphone or tablet and you can stream music wirelessly through the P-145BT's built-in speaker system, making it easy to listen to music or play along with your favourite tracks.

Despite its full 88-key weighted keyboard, the P-145BT remains remarkably compact at only 1,326mm wide, 268mm deep and 11.1kg.

For someone taking piano seriously but needing an instrument that fits comfortably into modern living spaces, the Yamaha P-145BT offers an excellent combination of authentic weighted playing, simplicity, portability and modern connectivity.

KEY FEATURES

• Yamaha P-Series portable digital piano

• 88 full-size weighted keys

• Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) keyboard

• Matte black keytops

• Hard, Medium, Soft and Fixed Touch Sensitivity

• Yamaha CFIIIS full concert grand piano sound

• Damper Resonance

• 64-note maximum polyphony

• 10 preset Voices

• 4 Reverb types

• Dual / Layer Mode

• Duo Mode

• Sound Boost

• Bluetooth Audio

• Stream music wirelessly through the piano speakers

• 10 Voice Demo Songs

• 10 Piano Preset Songs

• 20 preset Songs in total

• Built-in metronome

• USB audio interface

• 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo USB audio

• USB MIDI

• Smart Pianist compatibility

• Rec'n'Share compatibility

• Headphone connection

• Sustain-pedal connection

• LP-5A three-pedal unit compatibility

• Half-pedalling available with compatible optional pedals

• 7W x2 amplification

• Twin oval 12cm x 8cm speakers

• Optional Yamaha L-100 furniture-style stand

• Compact 268mm depth

• Lightweight 11.1kg design

• Black finish

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The P-145BT gets the priorities right.

If you're buying a digital piano to learn piano, the most important feature isn't having hundreds of sounds or automatic accompaniment.

It's the keyboard.

The P-145BT gives you 88 weighted GHC keys, so you can develop technique across the same note range as an acoustic piano.

It then adds a quality Yamaha concert-grand sound, straightforward controls and useful modern connectivity without turning the instrument into something unnecessarily complicated.

And Bluetooth Audio makes everyday practice easier.

Choose a favourite song, backing track or piece of music on your compatible smartphone or tablet, stream it through the piano's speakers and play along.

It is a simple addition, but one that makes the P-145BT much more versatile as an everyday home instrument.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

88-Key Graded Hammer Compact Keyboard

The Yamaha P-145BT features the company's Graded Hammer Compact — GHC — keyboard action.

You get the full 88-key range of an acoustic piano.

The action is also graded.

Keys in the bass region have a heavier response, becoming progressively lighter as you move towards the treble.

This reflects an important characteristic of an acoustic piano keyboard.

For beginners, learning on a weighted action helps develop the finger strength and dynamic control required for piano technique.

For existing pianists, it provides a much more familiar playing experience than a conventional spring-action portable keyboard.

Compact GHC Design

The clever part is how Yamaha packages that weighted action.

GHC was developed to provide an authentic weighted piano-style response within a more compact keyboard mechanism.

That allows the P-145BT cabinet to measure just 268mm deep.

This makes a substantial difference when the piano needs to fit into:

• Bedrooms

• Flats

• Student accommodation

• Smaller living rooms

• Music rooms

• Temporary practice spaces

You get an 88-key weighted instrument without needing the physical footprint of a traditional cabinet piano.

Adjustable Touch Sensitivity

The P-145BT offers four Touch Sensitivity settings:

• Hard

• Medium

• Soft

• Fixed

This lets you adjust how the piano responds to your playing strength.

Play gently and you can produce a softer sound.

Play more firmly and the instrument responds with greater volume and intensity.

Developing this dynamic control is fundamental to expressive piano playing.

Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand Piano Sound

The P-145BT features a piano Voice sampled from Yamaha’s CFIIIS full concert grand piano.

The CFIIIS is an important instrument in Yamaha’s concert-grand history and preceded the company's flagship CFX.

Its character combines:

• Clear treble

• Solid bass

• Bright tonal detail

• Strong projection

• Expressive dynamics

For an entry-level portable digital piano, having a sound derived from a full Yamaha concert grand gives the P-145BT a strong musical foundation.

Damper Resonance

The P-145BT also features Damper Resonance.

On an acoustic piano, pressing the damper pedal allows the strings to resonate more freely, creating additional richness and interaction between notes.

Damper Resonance recreates this characteristic digitally.

The result is a fuller and more natural piano sound when using sustain.

64-Note Polyphony

The P-145BT provides 64-note maximum polyphony.

Polyphony determines how many notes the instrument can reproduce simultaneously.

For normal piano practice, chords, sustain-pedal use and beginner-to-intermediate repertoire, 64-note polyphony provides practical capacity.

10 Carefully Selected Voices

The P-145BT provides 10 preset Voices.

These include a focused selection of sounds such as:

• Grand pianos

• Electric pianos

• Pipe organs

• Harpsichord

• Accordion

• Di Zi

• Strings

The idea is not to overwhelm you with hundreds of presets.

Instead, Yamaha provides a smaller collection of useful sounds while keeping the P-145BT fundamentally piano focused.

Dual / Layer Mode

Dual Mode allows two Voices to be played simultaneously across the keyboard.

For example, layering piano and strings can create a much broader, more atmospheric sound.

This is useful for:

• Ballads

• Worship music

• Film-style textures

• Contemporary arrangements

• Creative home playing

Duo Mode

Duo Mode divides the keyboard into two matching pitch ranges.

Two people can then play side by side within equivalent registers.

This is especially useful for:

• Piano lessons

• Teacher-and-student demonstrations

• Parent-and-child practice

• Fingering exercises

A teacher can demonstrate a passage while the student follows alongside.

BLUETOOTH AUDIO

One of the defining features of the P-145BT is Bluetooth Audio.

Pair a compatible Bluetooth smartphone, tablet or other audio device and music can be streamed wirelessly through the P-145BT's built-in speakers.

That opens up a range of everyday uses.

You can:

• Play along with favourite songs

• Practise with backing tracks

• Listen to reference recordings

• Stream lesson material

• Use the piano's speakers for compatible music playback

For home practice, eliminating the need for a physical audio cable makes playing along with external material considerably more convenient.

PLAY ALONG WITH YOUR MUSIC

Bluetooth Audio makes the P-145BT particularly good for players who learn by playing along.

Select a track on your phone or tablet, send the audio to the piano and play over the top.

The original track and your piano performance can then be heard through the instrument's speaker system.

This can make practice more engaging while helping develop:

• Timing

• Listening skills

• Chord recognition

• Accompaniment technique

• Improvisation

20 PRESET SONGS

The P-145BT includes:

• 10 Voice Demo Songs

• 10 Piano Preset Songs

The Voice Demo Songs demonstrate the character of the different instrument sounds.

The Piano Songs provide additional listening and practice material.

SOUND BOOST

The P-145BT includes Yamaha’s Sound Boost function.

Sound Boost gives the piano additional presence when required.

This can be useful when playing alongside another musician or whenever you want a stronger, more immediate sound.

FOUR REVERB TYPES

Four Reverb types are provided.

Reverb creates the impression that the piano is being played within an acoustic space rather than producing a completely dry sound.

It can add additional depth and ambience to the playing experience.

BUILT-IN METRONOME

The P-145BT has a built-in metronome with a tempo range from 32 to 280 BPM.

Practising with a metronome is one of the most effective ways to develop:

• Timing

• Rhythmic accuracy

• Coordination

• Tempo consistency

Having one integrated into the piano means there is no need to use a separate device for everyday practice.

USB AUDIO & MIDI

The P-145BT includes USB TO HOST connectivity supporting both audio and MIDI.

Yamaha specifies its USB audio interface at:

44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo

This allows the piano to integrate with compatible computers and smart devices for applications including:

• MIDI recording

• Audio recording

• Music-production software

• Educational software

• Compatible apps

This is a significant connectivity advantage over older entry-level P-Series instruments.

SMART PIANIST COMPATIBILITY

The P-145BT works with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app on compatible devices.

Smart Pianist provides a visual interface for accessing supported piano functions.

Instead of remembering different key combinations, supported settings can be controlled through the app.

Yamaha also provides access through Smart Pianist to PDF scores for 303 classical pieces, including learning material associated with composers and educators such as Bayer, Burgmüller, Czerny and Hanon.

REC'N'SHARE COMPATIBILITY

The P-145BT also supports Yamaha’s Rec'n'Share app workflow with compatible devices.

This can be used to record video and audio of a performance together.

It is useful for:

• Recording practice

• Lesson submissions

• Sharing performances

• Creating social content

• Monitoring progress

A suitable cable connection is required for Rec'n'Share operation.

HEADPHONE CONNECTION

The P-145BT includes a standard stereo headphone connection.

Plug in compatible headphones and you can practise without disturbing anyone around you.

This is particularly useful for:

• Evening practice

• Flats

• Shared homes

• Student accommodation

• Repetitive exercises

For many home players, headphone practice is one of the biggest practical advantages of owning a digital piano.

SUSTAIN PEDAL CONNECTION

A sustain-pedal connection is provided.

Yamaha lists a footswitch among the standard accessories, giving you sustain functionality from the start.

The P-145BT can also be upgraded with compatible pedal options as your playing develops.

OPTIONAL LP-5A THREE-PEDAL UNIT

Unlike the original P-45, the P-145BT can be expanded with Yamaha’s optional LP-5A three-pedal unit.

This provides a more traditional piano-style pedal configuration.

When combined with the dedicated L-100 stand, the P-145BT can therefore be transformed from a portable keyboard setup into something much closer to a permanent home digital piano.

The LP-5A supports half-pedalling functionality.

OPTIONAL FC3A PEDAL

Players who want half-pedal control without installing the complete three-pedal unit can consider Yamaha’s optional FC3A pedal.

Half-pedalling gives you finer control over sustain and is useful as piano technique develops.

7W x2 AMPLIFICATION

The P-145BT uses:

• 7W left amplification

• 7W right amplification

for 14 watts of total rated amplification.

This drives two oval 12cm x 8cm speakers.

For everyday home playing and practice, the P-145BT is completely self-contained.

No external amplification is required simply to start playing.

BALANCED, CLEAR SOUND

Yamaha has designed the speaker system to deliver clear piano sound from the compact cabinet.

This allows the instrument to retain its slim profile while still providing enough output for normal home use.

11.1KG PORTABLE DESIGN

The P-145BT weighs approximately 11.1kg.

That is light enough for an 88-key weighted digital piano to remain genuinely movable.

It can be:

• Moved between rooms

• Taken to lessons

• Transported to rehearsals

• Used for temporary setups

• Packed away when required

Yamaha also offers the optional SC-KB851 keyboard bag for compatible transportation.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Yamaha P-145BT is particularly well suited to:

• Complete piano beginners

• Students taking piano lessons

• Adult learners

• Children progressing to weighted keys

• Home pianists

• Music students

• Players moving up from portable keyboards

• Musicians wanting an affordable 88-key weighted piano

• Players with limited space

• People who regularly play along with music from a phone or tablet

• Musicians who value Bluetooth Audio

• Players wanting USB audio/MIDI

• Pianists needing a compact second instrument

It is particularly attractive for someone who wants proper weighted piano fundamentals with modern connectivity but without unnecessary complexity.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

Piano lessons – 88 GHC weighted keys provide the full range needed for developing piano technique.

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

Classical learning – Full 88-key range allows you to progress into repertoire that would become restricted on shorter keyboards.

Pop piano – Bluetooth Audio makes it particularly easy to play along with commercial recordings and backing tracks.

Adult learning – Simple controls keep the instrument approachable.

Student accommodation – Compact dimensions and headphone practice are useful where space and noise are concerns.

Song practice – Stream compatible audio wirelessly and play along through the same speaker system.

Computer-based music – USB audio and MIDI provide useful integration with compatible software.

Portable weighted practice – At 11.1kg, the P-145BT is considerably easier to transport than a furniture-style digital piano.

HOW IT COMPARES

YAMAHA P-145BT vs P-145

These two models share the same fundamental piano platform.

Both provide:

• 88-key GHC action

• Yamaha CFIIIS piano sound

• 64-note polyphony

• 10 Voices

• Damper Resonance

• 7W x2 amplification

• USB audio/MIDI

• Duo

• Dual

• Smart Pianist compatibility

The key distinction is straightforward:

The P-145BT adds Bluetooth Audio.

That allows compatible music from a smartphone or tablet to be streamed wirelessly through the piano's speakers.

Choose the P-145 if Bluetooth playback is unnecessary.

Choose the P-145BT if you regularly play along with music, backing tracks or lesson material from a smart device and value wireless audio convenience.

YAMAHA P-145BT vs P-45B

The P-145BT represents a substantial evolution of Yamaha’s entry-level P-Series concept.

Compared with the P-45B, the P-145BT provides:

• Newer GHC keyboard action

• Slimmer cabinet

• Lower weight

• 7W x2 rather than 6W x2 amplification

• Yamaha CFIIIS concert-grand sound

• Damper Resonance

• Sound Boost

• USB audio as well as MIDI

• Three-pedal LP-5A compatibility

• Smart Pianist integration

• Rec'n'Share compatibility

• Bluetooth Audio

The P-45B remains a straightforward weighted digital piano, but the P-145BT offers a much more modern connectivity and expansion platform.

YAMAHA P-145BT vs NP-35

The NP-35 prioritises portability.

It uses a lighter 76-key Graded Soft Touch action and weighs substantially less.

The P-145BT instead provides:

• Full 88-key range

• GHC weighted hammer action

• Greater acoustic-piano-style resistance

• Bluetooth Audio

• Optional three-pedal support

Choose the NP-35 when minimum weight and easy transportation are priorities.

Choose the P-145BT when developing technique on a full weighted 88-key keyboard is more important.

YAMAHA P-145BT vs P-225

The P-225 sits further up Yamaha’s P-Series range.

It offers a more advanced specification including Yamaha CFX concert-grand sound, greater polyphony, more Voices and additional piano technologies and functions.

The P-145BT focuses instead on the essentials:

• 88 weighted keys

• Quality grand-piano sound

• Simple operation

• Bluetooth Audio

• USB connectivity

• Compact dimensions

Choose the P-145BT for a focused entry-level weighted piano.

Consider the P-225 when a more advanced sound engine and broader specification are priorities.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Yamaha P-145BT
Product Type	Portable Digital Piano
Series	Yamaha P-Series
Finish	Black
Number of Keys	88
Keyboard Action	Graded Hammer Compact (GHC)
Black Keytops	Matte finish
Touch Sensitivity	Hard / Medium / Soft / Fixed
Main Piano Sound	Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand
Damper Resonance	Yes
Maximum Polyphony	64 notes
Preset Voices	10
Reverb	4 types
Sound Boost	1 type
Dual / Layer	Yes
Duo Mode	Yes
Preset Songs	10 Voice Demo + 10 Piano Songs
Metronome	Yes
Tempo Range	32–280 BPM
Transpose	-6 to +6 semitones
Tuning	414.8–466.8Hz
USB Audio Interface	44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo
USB MIDI	Yes
Bluetooth	Bluetooth Audio
Headphones	Standard stereo phone jack x1
USB TO HOST	Yes
Sustain Pedal	Yes
Pedal Unit Connection	Yes
Compatible Three-Pedal Unit	Yamaha LP-5A
Amplification	7W x2
Speakers	Oval 12cm x 8cm x2
Width	1,326mm
Depth	268mm
Height	129mm
Weight	11.1kg
DC Input	12V
Recommended AC Adaptor	PA-150B or Yamaha-approved equivalent
Power Consumption	6W

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The Yamaha P-145BT operates from a PA-150B or equivalent power adaptor recommended by Yamaha, supplying DC 12V / 1.5A.

Yamaha lists the AC adaptor among the standard accessories but notes that adaptor inclusion varies by area.

Fair Deal Music should therefore confirm the exact current UK carton contents before promising the adaptor as included.

The P-145BT is mains powered and Yamaha does not specify AA-battery operation.

🎵 FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Beginners, piano students, adult learners and home musicians who want a full 88-key weighted Yamaha digital piano with straightforward operation and Bluetooth Audio.

Likely upgrade path from: 61-key portable keyboards, non-weighted keyboards and smaller beginner instruments where the player is ready to develop more authentic piano technique.

Useful pairings: Yamaha L-100 stand, LP-5A three-pedal unit, FC3A pedal, quality headphones, piano bench and SC-KB851 keyboard bag.

Our tip: The Bluetooth Audio is more useful than it might initially sound. Being able to select a song or backing track on your phone and hear it through the piano makes playing along extremely convenient. Combine that with 88 weighted GHC keys and the P-145BT becomes a particularly practical first serious home piano.

FDM view: The P-145BT keeps Yamaha’s entry-level P-Series philosophy intact — a proper 88-note weighted keyboard, convincing grand-piano sound and uncomplicated controls — while Bluetooth Audio, USB audio/MIDI and optional three-pedal support give it the connectivity and expandability expected from a modern digital piano.

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 your first weighted digital piano is an important step.

Specifications can tell you how many keys an instrument has, but they cannot fully communicate how the keyboard actually feels beneath your fingers.

Our Birmingham showroom and experienced keyboard team can help you understand the difference between lightweight portable keyboard actions and weighted hammer actions such as Yamaha’s GHC system.

We can also help you build the right setup around the P-145BT, including compatible stands, pedals, headphones, seating and protective bags.

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

Simply provide:

• Make

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and our team can provide a no-obligation valuation towards your new Yamaha P-145BT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is the Yamaha P-145BT suitable for beginners?

Yes.

Yamaha specifically positions the P-145BT as an entry-level P-Series model for beginners with a serious interest in learning piano.

Its 88 weighted keys provide a much more appropriate foundation for piano technique than a conventional unweighted portable keyboard.

How many keys does the P-145BT have?

It has the full 88-key range of an acoustic piano.

Are the keys weighted?

Yes.

The P-145BT uses Yamaha’s Graded Hammer Compact (GHC) weighted keyboard.

What does Graded Hammer Compact mean?

GHC is Yamaha’s compact weighted keyboard action.

The response is graded so the lower keys feel heavier and the upper keys lighter, reflecting an important characteristic of an acoustic piano.

Its compact mechanism also allows Yamaha to build a particularly slim portable cabinet.

Is the keyboard touch sensitive?

Yes.

Touch Sensitivity settings include:

• Hard

• Medium

• Soft

• Fixed

What piano sound does the P-145BT use?

Its main piano sound is sampled from Yamaha’s CFIIIS full concert grand piano.

Does it have Damper Resonance?

Yes.

Damper Resonance helps reproduce the richer resonance created when using the damper pedal on an acoustic piano.

How many sounds does it have?

The P-145BT provides 10 preset Voices.

How much polyphony does it have?

It provides 64-note maximum polyphony.

Does the Yamaha P-145BT have Bluetooth?

Yes.

The P-145BT features Bluetooth Audio.

What can Bluetooth Audio be used for?

It allows compatible audio from a smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth source to be streamed wirelessly through the P-145BT's built-in speakers.

This is particularly useful for playing along with songs, backing tracks and reference recordings.

Does Bluetooth transmit the piano sound to wireless headphones?

Bluetooth Audio on the P-145BT is intended for receiving compatible audio for playback through the piano.

It should not be confused with Bluetooth headphone transmission.

For private piano practice, use compatible wired headphones.

Does it have built-in speakers?

Yes.

It has two oval 12cm x 8cm speakers driven by 7W x2 amplification.

Can I use headphones?

Yes.

A standard stereo headphone socket is provided.

Does it have a metronome?

Yes.

The metronome operates from 32 to 280 BPM.

Can I layer two sounds?

Yes.

Dual Mode allows two Voices to be played together.

Does it have Duo Mode?

Yes.

Duo divides the keyboard into two matching pitch regions, making it particularly useful for teacher-and-student lessons.

Can I connect it to a computer?

Yes.

The P-145BT provides USB TO HOST connectivity.

Does USB carry both audio and MIDI?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies a 44.1kHz / 16-bit stereo USB audio interface alongside MIDI connectivity.

Does it work with Yamaha Smart Pianist?

Yes.

The P-145BT is compatible with Yamaha Smart Pianist on supported devices.

Can I record performances?

Yamaha does not specify an internal MIDI Song recorder on the P-145BT.

However, its USB audio/MIDI connectivity and Rec'n'Share compatibility provide external recording options with suitable equipment.

Can I use a three-pedal unit?

Yes.

The P-145BT supports the optional Yamaha LP-5A three-pedal unit.

Does it support half-pedalling?

Yes.

Yamaha specifies half-pedal capability with compatible options including the LP-5A pedal unit and FC3A pedal.

Which Yamaha stand fits the P-145BT?

Yamaha specifies the L-100 as the matching furniture-style stand.

How heavy is the P-145BT?

It weighs approximately 11.1kg.

How deep is the P-145BT?

The instrument itself is only approximately 268mm deep, helping it fit comfortably into smaller spaces.

Can the P-145BT run on batteries?

No AA-battery operation is specified.

The P-145BT is designed to operate from its compatible mains adaptor.

What's the difference between the P-145 and P-145BT?

The key addition on the P-145BT is Bluetooth Audio.

Both models otherwise share the same fundamental 88-key GHC entry-level P-Series platform.

Is the P-145BT better suited to piano learning than a 61-key portable keyboard?

For somebody specifically learning piano, its full 88-note range and weighted GHC action provide a much more piano-orientated platform than a typical 61-key unweighted keyboard.

Portable arranger keyboards remain preferable when accompaniment Styles, large Voice libraries and keyboard entertainment features are the priority.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Yamaha specifies the following standard accessories for the P-145BT:

• Yamaha P-145BT 88-Key Digital Piano

• Music Rest

• Footswitch

• Owner’s Manual

• Online Member Product Registration documentation

• Yamaha PA-150B AC adaptor

Fair Deal Music should confirm the adaptor supplied with current UK stock before publishing it as a guaranteed box item.

READY FOR YOUR FIRST SERIOUS PIANO?

The Yamaha P-145BT combines the essentials of proper piano learning with the convenience expected from a modern digital instrument.

Its 88-key Graded Hammer Compact weighted action gives you the full keyboard range and graded resistance needed to develop piano technique.

The Yamaha CFIIIS concert-grand sound, Damper Resonance, 64-note polyphony and 7W x2 speaker system provide the musical foundation.

And Bluetooth Audio, USB audio/MIDI, Smart Pianist compatibility and optional LP-5A three-pedal support give the P-145BT plenty of room to become part of a more complete setup as your playing develops.

Simple enough for your first lesson.

Capable enough to keep you progressing.

Order your Yamaha P-145BT from Fair Deal Music, or speak to our keyboard team if you'd like help comparing it with the Yamaha NP-35, P-45 or P-225.