Clavinova E-Courses – EXPECT TO LEARN

If you own a YAMAHA CVP Clavinova, you have an incredible instrument.   If you want to unlock the value of this awesome digital piano, we can help. Our E-Courses are more accessible and convenient than ever with pdf instructions and video links delivered right to your email in box.  No time limit and no website to log in to. Learn at your own pace, whenever you want.

Step into our CVP classroom below and EXPECT TO LEARN!

NEW! Multi-track Recording – Intermediate Level – CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 029   Cost: $44

Kick your recording knowledge up a notch! Learn how to record different Voices on a single track, how to record and/or insert different Volumes within a single track, and how to record and/or insert Tempo changes (accelerando & ritardando). Also learn about Quantizing tracks that include trills and glissandos, and what Panning is and how to use it.   Prerequisite is having had the Entry Level Multi-Track Recording E-Course No. 23, or knowledge or recording multiple tracks, Quantizing, editing incorrect notes, using the MIXER to change Voice and Volumes and how to set beginning Tempos.

Two Recording Projects are included along with a pre-recorded MIDI Song file.

Multi-track Recording – Entry Level – CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 023   Cost: $39

Learn to record multiple tracks on your Clavinova using two open-score musical examples. Once the tracks are recorded you will learn basic editing such as correcting wrong notes, quantizing, changing volumes, voices and tempos.   NOTE: Must be able to read elementary level music.

New Features on the CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 024   Cost: Free

The Clavinova 709 & 705 models have many new features and functions not including a new Piano Room and Audio Styles. In one easy Session we will explore the Piano Room, Demo Button, Shortcut Icons, Assignable Buttons, and Favorites. The Session includes projects or ‘homework’ to help you become proficient at using these new cool features.

MORE New Features: CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 025   Cost: Free

There are numerous new and very cool features on the CVP 709/705 Clavinova. This E-Course will address three features that were not covered in the first “New Features” E-Course. These are additional FreePlay Styles, Audio Styles, Style Recommender, Style Selection Search and Drum Tutor. Come take a look and explore for yourself these new features to add to your Clavinova skills!

Selecting Voices on the CVP 709/705

Course No. 026   Cost: $18

Your YAMAHA Clavinova features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrument Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and much more. These two Sessions cover how to select and combine Main, Layer and Left Voices, and how to adjust Volume, Octave Shift and Split Point for each combination.

Creating Registrations on the CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 027   Cost: $18

The Registrations Memory function allows you to save (or ‘register’) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory Button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. In this Session you will create, save, and edit Registrations as well as Registration Folders.

Song Editing with MIXER – CVP 709/705

E-Course No. 028   Cost: $18

Learn how to edit a SONG using the MIXER to change Voices, Volumes and Panning. After edits, SAVE your SONG one of two ways.

STYLE Feature Basics!   Any CVP model

E-Course No. 017   Cost: Free

The STYLE Feature – Just the Basics! This E-Course is for any CVP Clavinova, as well as YAMAHA portables DGX, PSR and YPG. If you’ve always been curious as to what a “Style” is on your Yamaha instrument and how to use it, this E-Course is for you!   Even though this E-Course won’t intimidate you with numerous details about a STYLE, it will take you through enough of the basics to get you started on yet another fun method for making music on your Yamaha!

New Features on the CVP 609/605

E-Course No. 011   Cost: Free

The Clavinova 609 & 605 models have many new features and functions not available on the previous CVP series. In one easy Session we will explore three such features: Shortcut Icons, Assignable Buttons, and Favorites. The Session includes projects or ‘homework’ to help you become proficient at using these new cool features.

MORE New Features: CVP 609/605

E-Course No. 012   Cost: Free

There are numerous new and very cool features on the CVP 609/605 Clavinova. This E-Course will address three features that were not covered in the first “New Features” E-Course. These are additional FreePlay Styles, The Style Recommender and the Style Selection Search. Come take a look and explore for yourself these new features to add to your Clavinova skills!

Selecting Voices on the CVP 609/605

Course No. 013   Cost: $18

Your YAMAHA Clavinova features a wide variety of exceptionally realistic instrument Voices, including piano, guitar, strings, brass, wind instruments and much more. These two Sessions cover how to select and combine Main, Layer and Left Voices, and how to adjust Volume, Octave Shift and Split Point for each combination.

Creating Registrations on the CVP 609/605

E-Course No. 014   Cost: $18

The Registrations Memory function allows you to save (or ‘register’) virtually all panel settings to a Registration Memory Button, and then instantly recall your custom panel settings by simply pressing a single button. In this Session you will create, save, and edit Registrations as well as Registration Folders.

Registrations, Pedals & a Style – CVP 609/605 & CVP 400/500

E-Course No. 015   Cost: $26

Let’s play on of the great standards of pop music using a STYLE, and calling up the Style with the Pedal, via the Registrations. Phillip Keveren’s arrangement of “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” is the perfect platform for learning these features on the new CVP 609/605. Set-ups are also included here for the CVP 400 & 500 series.

Song Editing with MIXER – CVP 609/605

E-Course No. 018   Cost: $18

Learn how to edit a SONG using the MIXER to change Voices, Volumes and Panning. After edits, SAVE your SONG one of two ways.

Multi-track Recording – Entry Level – CVP 609/605

E-Course No. 016   Cost: $39

Learn to record multiple tracks on your Clavinova using two open-score musical examples. Once the tracks are recorded you will learn basic editing such as correcting wrong notes, quantizing, changing volumes, voices and tempos. *Pre-requisite: Must be able to read elementary level music.

Multi-Track Recording – Entry Level – CVP 400 or 500 Models

E-Course No. 019     Cost:   $39

Learn to record multiple tracks on your Clavinova using two open-score musical examples. Once the tracks are recorded you will learn basic editing such as correcting wrong notes, quantizing, changing volumes, voices and tempos. *Pre-requisite: Must be able to read elementary level music.

Learning to Play Keyboard Percussion – CVP 400 or 500 Models

E-Course No. 020   Cost: $18

Ever wonder what those tiny drum icons just above the keys are about? Like to know the purpose of the Standard Drum Kit and how to play basic drum patterns? This course will answer those questions and more! Be prepared to have fun and learn to “keep time!”

Registrations – More Than You Imagined! – CVP 400 or 500 Models

E-Course No. 021     Cost: $26

The Registration feature on your Clavinova can involve more than just saving Keyboard Voices.   Learn how to call up different Split Points and Tempos, Left Hold, Style changes, Keyboard volumes and octave shifts, other Pedal functions and more using Registrations. Performances for concerts, programs or worship that require various settings can be enhanced with clever use of Registrations. Teachers, use this feature to ramp up student performances of duets or intricate ensemble parts with two at one Clavinova.   Join us to learn the many faces of Registrations – they could be more than you imagined!

Using Publisher MIDI Song files in the Piano Lesson – for both CVP 609/605 & CVP 400/500 models

E-Course No. 022     Cost: $18

If you’re not using the Publisher Orchestrations (MIDI Songs) that accompany the major method books, then you’re missing out! In this E-Course you’ll learn strategies for teaching tempo, counting, hand separation rehearsal and music character or texture, all with the help of Publisher MIDI Song files.