Touch-sensitive keys add dynamics to your playing. Play lightly and the sound is soft. Strike the keys harder and the sound is louder.
Duo mode splits the keyboard into two halves, each with its own "middle C" for practicing with a partner.
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) allows you to practice using the preset songs (or MIDI files on compatible instruments) at your own pace—one hand at a time, or both together.
Auto power off saves energy by shutting down after a period of inactivity.
Style Recommender quickly finds suitable accompaniments based what you play on the keyboard. You can play the piano, pound out a drum beat, or just tap a simple rhythm pattern on one key. The Clavinova narrows hundreds of Styles down to the eight best matches, so you can start making music quickly.
The Portable Grand button instantly resets the keyboard to the grand piano voice.
The Master EQ allows you to tailor the overall output for optimal sound in different listening situations.