School holidays have finally greeted us with their warm embrace, and for some, it’ll be 3 whole months of free time. If Netflix-and-chilling is too nua for you, perhaps it’s time to finally check off that “Learn to play an instrument” box on your to-do list.
Thankfully, Yamaha is here to guide you on your path to becoming the next Elton John with their Mid Year Sale, happening till 31st July 2018, where you can get up to 40% off on instruments like pianos, drums and guitars. We’ve sussed out 7 items worth the calluses.
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There’s something satisfying about fiddling a piano that makes everyone rush forth whenever they see one – even if they can’t play. Well, turn the cacophony of your past into a symphony with the JU109PE Upright Piano ($3,199 after discount); a high-quality beginner piano for you and your family.
For those planning to learn formally, this piano’s a great investment as you’ll get a high mileage out of it due to the skilled craftsmanship put into it. You’ll even get complimentary giveaways such as a piano bench, cover, tunings and additional piano maintenance kit for selected models.
For the full range of pianos on sale, click here.
Electric guitars and amps go well together like peanut butter and jelly, and to bring out the most out of your shredding, invest in a good amp like the AMPLIFI 75 ($549 after discount) which has tone matching technology so that you can emulate your fave musicians. And once the jamming sesh is over, you can kick back and stream music via the amplifier’s Bluetooth.
For the full range of amplifiers on sale, click here
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If you’d like to shred your axe on the go without worrying about lugging an amp, then perhaps it’s time to go unplugged with the FG-TA and FS-TA TransAcoustic guitars ($689* after discount).
The guitars have 3 small knobs that let you adjust effects applied and the lineout volume level, while reducing acoustic sound loss so that your tunes will be strong.
*Promo till 17th June 2018
For the full range of guitars on sale, click here
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Some of you aspiring keyboardist might be tempted to hone your skills on-the-go and if that’s the case, with the new PSR-E463, you will never be short of inspiration. The PSR-E463 keyboard ($460 after discount with free HPH-50WH headphone) has new cool features like Quick Sampling, which allows you to capture audio samples from an external source to internal memory and assign them into the keys and, Groove Creator where you can adjust different sections of a track. This lets you set a groove, making your keyboard double up as a DJ stand!
For the full range of digital keyboards on sale, click here
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Band geeks who miss the good ol’ days of being in the wind ensemble can finally rejoice with deals of up to 20% off on orchestra instruments.
The YTR-2330 trumpet ($595 after discount) lets you channel your inner Miles Davis with its consistent and vibrant tone. To promote proper playing technique, the trumpet has a balanced weight and an adjustable third valve trigger which allows for a natural hand position.
For the full range of brass & orchestra instruments on sale, click here
Drummers are often overlooked in favour of guitarists and lead singers, but there’s no denying their contribution to a band’s sound. After all, Sweet Child o’ Mine’s drum section is as iconic as its opening riff.
Join the echelons of Dave Grohl, Charlie Watts, and Ringo Starr by getting the RYDEEN RDP2F5 MY drum set ($599 after discount). Perfect for beginners and intermediate players, the 5-piece set comes with a versatile ball mount so you can fix your toms at any angle you want. The bass drum even has a double film on the edge section so you’ll get a muting effect which makes for a tight, powerful bass drum sound.
For the full range of drums on sale, click here
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In an age where you can make a living as a singer from behind the computer screen, portable music production tools are especially important if you wanna produce content even when you’re travelling.
The AG03 mixing console ($169) has all the tools you need if you wanna be a one-man Pentatonix with features like a built-in digital signal processing software so you can fine-tune each effect to best suit your voice. It even has a loopback mode which combines inputs and playback channels, allowing you to livestream on the internet with effects already added in.
For the full range of production tools on sale, click here
As the Jonas Brothers once sang, “Music’s got control and I’m never letting go”, so play your music to your heart’s content at the Yamaha Mid Year Sale happening till 31st July 2018. Whether it’s at their retail outlets or at E-shop, you’ll get to enjoy up to 40% off on music instruments and other miscellaneous promotions like free headphones and cases.
For a greater reason to splash the cash, you’ll get free delivery for online orders above $50 and DBS Cardmembers can even enjoy a 0% interest free* instalment payment plan! And don’t worry if you don’t have a DBS card as other 0% instalment payment plans are also available in-stores.
*Minimum spending of $500. Terms and conditions apply.
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