{"product_id":"yamaha-ydp-s36b-arius-slim-digital-piano-black","title":"Yamaha YDP-S36B Arius Slim Digital Piano Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Yamaha Piano Performance in a Slim, Modern Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YDP-S36 Black is designed for musicians who want the authentic feel and sound of a Yamaha piano without sacrificing valuable living space. Combining Yamaha's renowned CFX Concert Grand Piano sound with a realistic weighted keyboard and a stylish slimline cabinet, the YDP-S36 is an ideal choice for beginners, progressing students, returning players and families looking for a high-quality digital piano that fits seamlessly into modern homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many traditional cabinet-style digital pianos, the YDP-S36 features a sleek, compact profile that occupies significantly less space while maintaining a full 88-note keyboard and authentic piano playing experience. Its elegant satin black finish, folding key cover and contemporary design allow it to blend naturally into living rooms, apartments, home offices and music rooms. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowered by Yamaha's flagship CFX Concert Grand Piano sampling technology and enhanced with modern features including Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth MIDI and Smart Pianist compatibility, the YDP-S36 offers a rewarding playing experience that grows alongside your musical journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bjGliaeRKdw?si=H4w8vPqlCc7ITNia\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose the Yamaha YDP-S36?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthentic Yamaha CFX Concert Grand Piano Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the YDP-S36 is the sound of Yamaha's world-renowned CFX Concert Grand Piano. Carefully sampled to capture the dynamic response, tonal depth and expressive character of a concert instrument, the YDP-S36 delivers a rich and inspiring piano sound suitable for everything from beginner exercises to advanced repertoire. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRealistic Weighted Keyboard Action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard recreates the feel of an acoustic piano by making lower notes feel naturally heavier and higher notes lighter. This realistic response helps players develop proper finger strength, technique and control while providing an enjoyable playing experience from day one. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSlim Cabinet for Modern Living\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YDP-S36 has been specifically designed for contemporary homes where space matters. Its slim depth and folding key cover allow it to sit comfortably in smaller rooms while maintaining the appearance and functionality of a traditional piano. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBluetooth Audio and MIDI Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect your smartphone or tablet wirelessly to stream music through the piano's speakers, play along with backing tracks, or connect to educational apps and recording software. Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI make learning, practising and creating music more engaging than ever. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmart Pianist App Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYamaha's free Smart Pianist app gives access to additional practice tools, voice selection, settings adjustment and learning features, helping players get even more from their instrument. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 vs Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 vs Yamaha YDP-146\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YDP-S36 and YDP-146 share the same core piano technology, including the GHS keyboard and Yamaha CFX piano sound. The main difference is the cabinet design. The YDP-S36 offers a significantly slimmer and more contemporary appearance, making it ideal for modern homes where floor space is limited. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 vs Roland F107\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Roland F107 offers Roland's SuperNATURAL piano engine and PHA-4 keyboard action, while the Yamaha YDP-S36 provides Yamaha's acclaimed CFX piano sound and straightforward user experience. Players seeking the traditional Yamaha tonal character often gravitate towards the YDP-S36.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 vs Kawai KDP75\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kawai KDP75 is known for its Responsive Hammer Compact action, while the Yamaha YDP-S36 stands out for its Bluetooth functionality, Smart Pianist integration and slim modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 vs Casio AP-S200\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth models are slimline digital pianos aimed at modern living spaces. The Yamaha offers the heritage of Yamaha's acoustic piano development and the signature CFX piano sound that many players prefer for classical and contemporary piano music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the Yamaha YDP-S36 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yamaha YDP-S36 is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginners starting piano lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren and teenagers learning at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult learners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturning pianists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies wanting a high-quality home piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApartment living and smaller homes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers seeking authentic piano feel without the maintenance of an acoustic piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a stylish piano that complements modern interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does the Yamaha YDP-S36 Compare to an Acoustic Piano?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest challenges for digital pianos is recreating the feel and responsiveness of an acoustic instrument. Yamaha addresses this through a combination of realistic weighted action, advanced piano sampling and resonance modelling technologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GHS keyboard helps players develop proper technique that transfers naturally to acoustic pianos, while Yamaha's CFX piano samples provide the dynamic tonal response expected from a grand piano. Additional technologies such as VRM Lite (Virtual Resonance Modelling Lite) recreate the complex resonances that occur when strings and soundboards interact on an acoustic instrument. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a digital piano that delivers many of the benefits of acoustic piano playing while adding modern conveniences such as headphone practice, recording functions, Bluetooth connectivity and maintenance-free ownership. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYamaha Heritage and the ARIUS Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than a century, Yamaha has built some of the world's most respected acoustic pianos, from student uprights to concert grands used on major international stages. The ARIUS series brings this heritage into the digital piano world by combining authentic piano feel and sound with practical features designed for modern lifestyles. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YDP-S36 continues this tradition by offering genuine Yamaha piano performance in a sleek, space-saving format suitable for today's homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eYamaha YDP-S36 Black\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeyboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88-note Graded Hammer Standard (GHS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black Keytops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano Sound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha CFX Concert Grand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyphony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192 Notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth MIDI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmart Pianist Compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVRM Lite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecording Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDemo Songs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassical Songs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLesson Songs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e303\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamper, Soft, Sostenuto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 8W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlimline Console Piano\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYamaha PA-Series AC Adaptor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-energy digital piano operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC Power Supply Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair Deal Music has been helping musicians find the right instruments since 1987 and is Birmingham's largest independent music store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy your Yamaha digital piano from Fair Deal Music, you'll benefit from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily-run business with decades of experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6,000+ Excellent Trustpilot reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledgeable musicians available by phone, online and in-store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly, honest advice before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Birmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinance options available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing support from a team passionate about music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on choosing the right digital piano, beginner piano package or home practice setup? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Yamaha YDP-S36 suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The realistic weighted keyboard and authentic piano sound make it an excellent instrument for learning proper technique from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the YDP-S36 have fully weighted keys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It uses Yamaha's Graded Hammer Standard keyboard action with heavier lower notes and lighter higher notes. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use headphones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two headphone outputs are included, allowing silent practice or teacher\/student sessions. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the YDP-S36 support Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Both Bluetooth Audio and Bluetooth MIDI are built in. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect to the Yamaha Smart Pianist app?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The YDP-S36 is fully compatible with Yamaha's Smart Pianist app. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the YDP-S36 good for apartment living?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Its slim cabinet design and headphone capability make it particularly well suited to apartments and smaller homes. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the YDP-S36 and an acoustic piano?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YDP-S36 recreates the feel and sound of an acoustic piano while offering benefits such as silent practice, Bluetooth connectivity, recording functions and maintenance-free ownership. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for returning pianists?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Many adult players returning after a break choose the YDP-S36 because it offers realistic piano feel alongside modern convenience features. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56998268043644,"sku":"YAMAHA YDPS36B","price":941.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/6457\/9484\/files\/YDP-S36B_a_0001_tcm117-3035557.jpg?v=1781883772","url":"https:\/\/www.fairdealmusic.co.uk\/products\/yamaha-ydp-s36b-arius-slim-digital-piano-black","provider":"Fair Deal Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}