Yamaha

Yamaha EZ220MM EZ Series 61-Key Lighted Portable Keyboard

4.5 (378 reviews)

Learn piano the fun way with 61 lighted keys, 392 voices, and Yamaha's built-in education suite.

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Overview

The Yamaha EZ-220 is designed specifically for learners who want an approachable, guided introduction to playing keyboard. Its 61 lighted keys illuminate in sequence to show the correct notes during any of the 100 built-in songs, working hand-in-hand with the Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) that offers Listen & Learn, Timing, and Waiting practice modes. The Waiting mode is particularly helpful for beginners, as it pauses the song until the correct key is pressed, letting students learn at their own pace without falling behind. Touch-responsive keys add an expressive dimension, responding to playing dynamics so students develop proper finger control from the start.

Beyond its educational features, the EZ-220 offers a surprisingly rich sound palette. The 392 voices include a Portable Grand Piano activated with a single button press, plus XGlite-compatible instruments spanning strings, guitars, brass, synthesizers, and 12 drum kits. One hundred accompaniment styles provide backing band arrangements across genres, making solo practice feel more musical and engaging. USB-to-host connectivity enables connection to computers for MIDI use, while the iPad Page Turner app adds wireless sheet music display and page turning. With built-in 2.5W stereo speakers and a compact, portable form factor, the EZ-220 is a self-contained learning station suited for bedrooms, classrooms, and casual playing environments.

Key Features

XG-Lite compatibility with 392 built-in Voices lets you play more than piano. Play strings, guitars, brass, saxophones, synthesizers, drums and more.

EZ-220 Page Turner application for iPad

Portable Grand Button

USB Connectivity

Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.)

Specifications

Brand
Yamaha
Model
EZ-220
Number of Keys
61
Key Type
Touch-responsive organ style, lighted
Polyphony
32 notes
Voices
392
Styles
100
Preset Songs
100 + 1 demo
Display
Custom LCD (3.62 x 1.25")
Compatibility
GM, XGlite
Reverb
9 types
Connectivity
USB to host
Amplifiers
2.5W + 2.5W
Speakers
12cm x 2
Education Features
Y.E.S. (Listen & Learn, Timing, Waiting, Chord Dictionary)
App Compatibility
Wireless Page Turner (iPad)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Lighted keys visually guide beginners through songs, making self-directed practice intuitive
  • 392 built-in voices offer a wide variety of instrument sounds beyond piano
  • Yamaha Education Suite provides structured lesson modes that adapt to the learner's progress
  • USB connectivity allows connection to computers for MIDI recording and learning software

👎 Cons

  • 61 organ-style keys lack the weighted feel of a real piano, limiting realistic technique development
  • 32-note polyphony can drop notes during complex passages or heavily layered performances
  • 2.5W speakers are modest and may not provide enough volume for group settings
  • No battery power option limits portability for use away from power outlets

Frequently Asked Questions

The keys illuminate to show you which notes to play next during built-in lesson songs. Combined with the Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.), the keyboard offers Listen & Learn, Timing, and Waiting modes that adapt to your pace as you practice.
Yes, the EZ-220 features touch-responsive keys, meaning the volume changes based on how hard or soft you press, allowing for more expressive playing.
Yes, it has USB-to-host connectivity for connecting to a computer, and it supports the Yamaha Wireless Page Turner app for iPad to display and turn sheet music pages wirelessly.
The keyboard includes 392 voices covering piano, strings, guitars, brass, drums, and more, along with 100 accompaniment styles and 100 preset songs plus a demo song.
It has two built-in 12cm speakers powered by 2.5W + 2.5W amplifiers, providing adequate volume for personal practice and small-room playing without external speakers.