CTP-88 Classroom Teaching Piano with Bench

The name Suzuki is practically synonomous with music instruction. This is the CTP-88, a piano designed for the teaching classroom. It is a fine piano any way you look at it, but it has features specially designed for teaching environments. It takes advantage of contemporary connectivity and digital technology as well as tried-and-true excellent piano design. The matching stand and bench are included in this kit.

The new Suzuki CTP-88 might described as a computer with piano keys. As a teaching tool in your classroom, it offers numerous high-tech advantages to your teaching process. As an entertainment center in your living room, it is a fine instrument in its own right.

A full complement of hi-tech features allow for endless musical possibilities. With blue tooth compatibility, you can access music, lessons and demonstrations from the Internet any way you choose. A full-color LCD control screen makes it easier to organize your selected features, and an advanced synthesizer engine boasts 128-note polyphony for full-bodied sound when using the pedals liberally.

The main component of any piano, designed for teaching or not, is the piano sound, and the CTP-88's chief piano timbre is nothing short of thrilling. The piano voice is an amazing 24Mb of powerful sound reproduction played through an acoustically designed 4-way stereo sound system. When inspiration strikes, you can create your own original compositions with the on-board 3 track music sequencer. Save and store to the Secure Digital(SD) Memory Card.

The new CTP-88 is a complete classroom teacher platform or home entertainment center. You and your students will enjoy multiple levels of technology in todays modern music making instrument.

128 Note Polyphony
Suzuki's acclaimed sound imaging technology and 24 Mb grand piano voice are used to create remarkable depth, expression and realism. Instrument voices use 3D sound source sampling for incredible dynamic response.

Powerful Sound Delivery System
The CTP-88 features an acoustically designed 4 way stereo sound system. High grade speakers and integrated tuned cabinet deliver a truly dynamic sound, rich with presence and power.

Bluetooth Compatibility
As a tech titan, the CTP-88 includes the latest Bluetooth technology. Wireless networking enables any wireless device to connect to your CTP-88 Digital Piano for expanded and convenient operation.

iPad Connectivity
Connect the CTP-88 to your iPad and convert it into a recording studio! Makes practice and playing time a lot more fun. If you have kids, it might make all the difference in encouraging them to practice!

USB Advantage
The CTP-88 has a USB port that opens a world of exciting add-ons and extra functionality. Plug and Play directly with your laptop or desktop computers. Or you can use the MIDI ports to transmit and receive data from other musical instruments or computer accessories.

Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card includes 80 preloaded songs. Record your performance, playback hours of prerecorded music files, and create your own music library with songs you download from the internet using any SD Memory Card.

Variety of Performance Options
128 note polyphony ensures no dropped notes even with the most complex piano passages. Digital signal processing (reverb, chorus and EQ) allows you to sound sculpt your performance to your personal style and taste. The layer and split piano functions with sound balance controls guarantee beautiful, rich, full sounding instrumentation. Multi-track music recorder allows the beginner or performing musician to monitor daily progress.

Full True Color LCD Display Screen
The CTP-88 has a large 4.3 inch LCD display screen in full color to help organize your selected features. Find what you need quickly and easily with this large window format.

Impressive Ensemble Performance Features
An amazing combination of 122 MIDI voices, 100 rhythm styles and recording features create endless musical possibilities. Professional styles make you a member of the world class band of your choice. Rock to Bach, World Beat to Jazz ensembles, Boogie Woogie to New Age, your musical spectrum is limitless.

Play Along Songs
Choose from 55 preset songs for instant playing with the included songbook. Simple to advanced songs allow for separate practice with the left hand or right hand or play along with both hands. Engage the vocal grading feature for a true to form "piano teacher" response.

Authentic Piano Feel
The CTP-88 has a velocity sensitive, graded hammer action keyboard that offers superb response and smooth feel.