Smart Pianist is an innovative companion app designed to unlock the full potential of Yamaha digital pianos.
Developed by Yamaha, Smart Pianist integrates powerful features such as real-time score generation, playback controls, sound customization, and interactive learning tools.
Learn and Play Instantly with “Audio to Score” (Exclusive to Clavinova CSP Series)
The revolutionary Audio to Score feature automatically converts songs from your music library into piano accompaniment scores. Simply connect your device to a Clavinova CSP and watch as the app analyzes your favorite tracks to generate a playable score—instantly turning your favorite songs into learning material.
Enjoy a Vast Collection of Built-in and Additional Songs
Smart Pianist includes up to 400 preset classical, pop, and practice songs with scores available directly in the app. Users can also:
· Add PDF scores of commercially available songs to play directly on-screen.
· Listen to reference performances automatically generated for guidance.
· Add audio data and view automatically generated chord charts for each track.
You can even purchase additional songs from Yamaha MusicSoft, expanding your library with professional arrangements and high-quality MIDI files.
Experience Realistic Accompaniments (CSP, CVP, and P-S500 Models)
Turn your solo performances into full-band experiences with Smart Pianist’s Backing Conductor and Style Accompaniment features. These tools automatically match the accompaniment to your performance style and tempo, providing up to 500 dynamic backing patterns across genres like jazz, rock, and world music.
Control Your Sound Intuitively
Smart Pianist transforms your smart device into a touch-screen control panel for your piano. Easily swipe through piano types, performance spaces, and voices to personalize your sound.
· Change piano and environment settings to experience playing in different venues—from concert halls to small clubs.
· Choose from a variety of voices, including strings, organs, and synths, each illustrated for easy selection.
· Layer and split voices between your left and right hands for a full, textured performance.
These intuitive sound controls make it easy to explore your piano’s full sonic potential.
Practice and Perform Your Way
Smart Pianist provides advanced practice features to help you grow as a musician:
· Part cancelling to isolate melody or accompaniment.
· Tempo control to slow down difficult passages.
· Recording functions to review and improve performances.
These tools support flexible, personalized practice—ideal for mastering challenging pieces or learning new ones efficiently.
Monthly Song Delivery
As part of Yamaha’s ongoing campaign, Smart Pianist users receive a new piano score every month delivered online, encouraging continual learning and musical exploration.
FAQs
1. What is Smart Pianist?
Smart Pianist is Yamaha’s official companion app that connects to compatible digital pianos, allowing users to control sounds, view scores, and enhance their playing experience through a smart device.
2. What is the Audio to Score function?
Exclusive to the Clavinova CSP Series, the Audio to Score feature automatically creates piano accompaniment scores from songs in your music library, allowing you to play along instantly.
3. Which models are compatible with Smart Pianist?
Smart Pianist works with a range of Yamaha digital pianos, including the Clavinova CSP and CVP Series and the P-S500, with features varying by model.
4. Can I add my own music to Smart Pianist?
Yes. You can import PDF scores and audio tracks into the app. It will generate chord charts automatically, letting you play and practice along with your favorite songs.
5. Does Smart Pianist include accompaniment features?
Yes. When used with compatible models, Smart Pianist provides automatic accompaniments and Backing Conductor functions that adapt to your playing style across hundreds of musical genres.
Version History
v3.5.0—13 Jun, 2024
-Added the function that automatically scrolls the music sheets following your performance(Only for CLP-800 Series).
-Added 2-track MIDI recording function (Only for CLP-800 Series).
v3.4.0—23 Apr, 2024
-New ”Score Reader” function added.
-Added the "Guide" function on PDF score"(Only for CSP Series, CVP Series, P-S500).
v3.3.2—21 Mar, 2024
-Fixed some small problems.
