Yamaha created the GH keyboard to reproduce the 'feel' of a grand piano's keyboard action: a heavier touch on the lower keys and a lighter touch on the higher keys, with subtle variations of weight and texture. Throughout its development, the playing sensation was repeatedly adjusted with the input of skilled pianists. All Clavinova keyboard actions are based on the structure of the GH keyboard.
- [Compatible models]
320 
501
Through the subtle timing of the actions of its hammers and dampers, a grand piano allows you to play the same note repeatedly with perfect articulation. In order to reproduce this effect, the GH3 keyboard and the NW (Natural Wood) keyboard use Yamaha’s original Damper Sensor in addition to two sensors that detect keystroke strength. This lets you repeatedly play the same note at the same high speed as on a grand piano.
- [Compatible models]
- 380, 370, 340, 330, S308, S306, 295GP, 265GP
- 509, 505, 503, 409GP
1000
Clavinova NW keyboards are produced using woodworking technology that Yamaha has perfected through decades of making acoustic pianos. The white keys are made from top quality wood cut from fully seasoned lumber. This minimizes keyboard vibration and distortion, while offering the solid playing sensation of a grand piano.
- [Compatible models]
- 380, 370, S308, 295GP
- 509, 409GP 1000
The synthetic ivory keytops used for the GH3 and NW keyboards have superior moisture absorbing properties, similar to the ivory keyboards used on concert grand pianos. In fact, even the texture felt by your fingertips is nearly identical. You get the advantages of visual beauty and resistance to slipping for better performances.
- [Compatible models]
- 380, 370, 340, S308, S306
- 509, 505, 503, 409GP 1000
