YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-S36 digital piano with 88-weighted keys and authentic piano sound. Slim and stylish design, perfect for beginners and home practice.
- 88‑key GHS weighted keyboard with matte black keytops
- CFX Grand Piano Voice captures the rich tone of our flagship concert grand piano.
- Three pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto) for expressive tone and precise control
- 8W × 2 stereo amp and 12cm speakers with diffuser grilles deliver rich, immersive sound.
- Slim, modern design with refined details fits easily into any room.
- Plug in headphones to practice quietly.
- With 10 voices and 353 songs, you can explore a variety of ways to play and learn.
- Bluetooth® connectivity lets you stream music, easily control settings, and connect with learning apps.
Learning to express yourself musically is about more than proper technique—you also need to build a sense of musicality and develop a feeling for what you want to share with the world.
ARIUS pianos are more than just tools for practice—they are partners on a lifelong musical journey, allowing you to pour your full range of emotions into the keys, and discover your capacity to breathe life into music.
For over a century, Yamaha has crafted the pianos played on the world’s greatest stages. The ARIUS Series brings this heritage and technology into your home with instruments designed to offer beginning players and those returning to playing after a break the authentic feel and resonance of acoustic pianos.
For beginning players or those have just returned to playing the piano, it’s important to choose a instrument that possesses one of the key factors behind the expressive power capabilities of the piano—the ability to respond to your touch exactly as you intended.
| Size/Weight | Dimensions | Width | 1,353 mm [53-1/4″] | 1,353 mm [53-1/4″] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 792 mm [31-3/16″] (Key cover open: 976 mm [38-7/16″]) | 792 mm [31-3/16″] (Key cover open: 968 mm [38-1/8″]) | ||
| Depth | 309 mm [12-3/16″] (Key cover open: 317 mm [12-1/2″]) *With anti-fall brackets attached, the depth is 382 mm [15-1/16″]. | 296 mm [11-5/8″] (Key cover open: 309 mm [12-3/16″]) * With anti-fall brackets attached, the depth is 366 mm [14-7/16″]. | ||
| Weight | Weight | 40 kg [88 lbs., 3 oz.] | 37 kg [81 lbs., 9 oz.] | |
| Dimensions of Packing Box | W x H x D | 1,463 mm x 524 mm x 424 mm [57-5/8″ x 20-5/8″ x 16-11/16″] | 1,463 mm x 524 mm x 424 mm [57-5/8″ x 20-5/8″ x 16-11/16″] | |
| Control Interface | Keyboard | Number of Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Type | GrandTouch-E™ Keyboard: synthetic ebony and ivory key tops, escapement | GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) keyboard with matte black keytops | ||
| Touch Sensitivity | Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed | Hard, Medium, Soft, Fixed | ||
| Pedal | Number of Pedals | 3: Damper (with Half-pedal function), Sostenuto, Soft | 3: Damper (with Half-pedal function), Sostenuto, Soft | |
| Panel | Language | English | English | |
| Cabinet | Key Cover Style | Folding | Folding | |
| Music Rest | Yes | Yes | ||
| Voices | Tone Generator | Piano Sound | Yamaha CFX | Yamaha CFX |
| Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM) | Yes (VRM Lite) | Yes (VRM Lite) | ||
| Polyphony | Number of Polyphony (Max.) | 192 | 192 | |
| Preset | Number of Voices | 10 | 10 | |
| Effects | Types | Reverb | 4 types | 4 types |
| Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) | Yes | Yes | ||
| Stereophonic Optimizer | Yes | Yes | ||
| Functions | Dual | Yes | Yes | |
| Duo | Yes | Yes | ||
| Songs | Preset | Number of Preset Songs | 10 Voice Demo, 50 Classics, 303 Lesson Songs | 10 Voice Demo, 50 Classics, 303 Lesson Songs |
| MIDI Recording | Number of Songs | 1 | 1 | |
| Number of Tracks | 2 | 2 | ||
| Data Capacity | Approx. 150 KB/Song (approx. 11,000 notes) | Approx. 150 KB/Song (approx. 11,000 notes) | ||
| Compatible Data Format | Playback | SMF (Format 0, Format 1) | SMF (Format 0, Format 1) | |
| Recording | SMF (Format 0) | SMF (Format 0) | ||
| Functions | Overall Controls | Metronome | Yes | Yes |
| Tempo Range | 5 – 280 | 5 – 280 | ||
| Transpose | −6 – 0 – +6 | −6 – 0 – +6 | ||
| Tuning | 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments) | 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments) | ||
| USB Audio Interface | 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, stereo | 44.1 kHz, 24 bit, stereo | ||
| Bluetooth | Audio, MIDI (varies by area) | Audio, MIDI (varies by area) | ||
| Storage and Connectivity | Connectivity | Headphones | Standard stereo phone jack (× 2) | Standard stereo phone jack (× 2) |
| USB TO HOST | Type B | Type B | ||
| DC IN | 16 V | 12 V | ||
| Amplifiers and Speakers | Amplifiers | 20 W × 2 | 8 W × 2 | |
| Speakers | 12 cm with diffuser × 2 | 12 cm with diffuser × 2 | ||
| Power Supply | AC Adaptor | PA-300C | PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha | |
| Power Consumption | 13 W (When using PA-300C AC adaptor) | 9 W (When using PA-150 AC adaptor) | ||
| Auto Power Off | Yes | Yes | ||
| Accessories | Included Accessories | Owner’s Manual, Warranty*, “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” Music Book, Online Member Product Registration, AC adaptor*: PA-300C, Power cord* * May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer | Owner’s Manual, Warranty*, “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” Music Book, Online Member Product Registration, AC adaptor*: PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha * May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer | |
| Separately Sold Accessories | Headphones (HPH-150, HPH-100, HPH-50), Pedal unit (FC35), AC adaptor (PA-300C) | Headphones (HPH-150, HPH-100, HPH-50), Pedal unit (FC35), AC adaptor (PA-150 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha) | ||
* The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

PEARL FLÖÖT 505 RE QUANTZ
MEINL TAH2A-AB HEADED TAMBURIIN
VIC FIRTH AMERICAN KLASSIKALINE 5B WOOD TIP
FENDER KEEL NUT BLANKS
ERNIE BALL NAILON BALL END KLASSIKALISE KITARRI KEELED
YAMAHA V5 SC VIIUL 4/4
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PWP047ZZ ADAPTER
STAGG NMC10R N SEERIA XLR/XLR KAABEL 10M
EVANS EC1 KAETUD 12 INCH
BOSS MT2 METAL ZONE
YAMAHA JR2 AKUSTILINE KITARR TOBACCO BROWN SB
VIC FIRTH LB LEGACY BRUSHES
KLOTZ TITANIUM PSP ANGLED 4,5M SUPREME KITARR KAABEL + SILENTPLUG
PRS TREMONTI - MT15 HEAD
ZOOM B1X FOUR BASS MULTI EFFECTS
MXR M152 MICRO FLANGER
MEINL MCCY CYMBAL HOLDER
IK MULTIMEDIA IRIG STREAM
CASIO PRIVIA PX-870 DIGIKLAVER MUST
STAGG SCPXCUBK CURVED TRIGGER CAPO BLACK FOR ACOUSTIC OR ELEKTRIKITARR
PEARL BC930 CYMBAL BOOM STATIIV
TAMA MCA-53 CYMBAL ARM
PAISTE 17 2002 THIN CRASH
ERNIE BALL VP JUNIOR POT 250K MONO
YAMAHA FLEXIBLE CLEANING BRUSH (S)
DADDARIO WOODWINDS RICO JAZZ ASAX 3M FILED
GÖLDO SPRING FOR HUMBUCKERS 31MM
STUDIO49 PKS3 ALTJA SOPRANO MALLET
YAMAHA CG 182S KLASSIKALINE KITARR NATURAALNE SPRUCE SOLID WOOD
GIBRALTAR 4709 POOMIGA TALDRIKUSTATIIV GI804.412
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES COTTON RIHM NATURAALNE
K&M 16235 KITARRI WALL MOUNT
K&M KAABEL CLIP 20MM
AKG PERCEPTION LIVE P2
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES PWCT17BK ECLIPSE TUNER MUST
GIBRALTAR SC-USCB CYMBAL BOOM ARM
STUDIO49 S40 XYLOPHONE JA RESONATOR MALLETS
BOSS FZ5 FUZZ
DUNLOP 6422 CYMBAL INTENSIVE CLEANER
KLOTZ SC-1 KÕLAR KAABEL SPEAKON 10M
YAMAHA GNS-MS01 GENOS SPEAKERS
K&M 260/1 ROUND BASE MIKROFONI STATIIV PURE VALGE
YAMAHA PACIFICA 012BLII ELEKTRIKITARR MUST
MEINL TMT1BBK HAND HELD ABS TAMBURIIN, DUAL ROW BLACK SOLID BRASS JINGLES
YAMAHA YTS 82Z CUSTOM TENOR SAKSOFON
DADDARIO KRDL KAPLAN PREMIUM ROSIN LIGHT
YAMAHA HUULIKU HARI (S)
YANAGISAWA BB-TENOR SAKSOFON T-WO2
STAGG NMC3R XLR KAABEL DELUXE
REMO 13 POWERSTROKE 3 KAETUD
STAGG KÕLAR KAABEL SPK/SPK 2 M
YAMAHA PACIFICA 012RMII ELEKTRIKITARR RED METALLIC
MEINL FD12BE BENDIR FRAMEDRUM
YAMAHA YTR 6610S PROFESSIONAALNE EB/D TROMPET SILVER PLATED
BOSS DM2W DELAY WAZA CRAFT
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES ROTATING ENDPINS CHROME
YAMAHA FX 370C
KLOTZ ATCCA0300 RCA TWINCABLE 3M.
EVANS E14ER2 E-RING 14 CLEAR WIDTH 2
ERNIE BALL .042 EARTHWOOD ÜKSIK KEEL
JHS PEDALS MILKMAN DELAY BOOST
YAMAHA POLEERIMISE LAPP KOLLANE (L)
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES KITARR PICK 5-PAKK MEDIUM
MEINL PERCUSSION BLOCK LOW PITCH PUNANE
PEARL CRP 1465 14X6.5 KONTSERT 6-PLY VAHER SOOLOTRUMM
K&M 21336 DISTANCE ROD
YAMAHA STAGE CUSTOM BIRCH 2F5 NATURAL WOOD TRUMMIKOMPLEKT
TAKAMINE GY93 NAT AKUSTILINE KITARR
HAGSTROM VIKING BLACK ELEKTRIKITARR
GRETSCH G2420 STREAMLINER HOLLOW BODY + CHROMATIC II AGED BROOKLYN BURST
ERNIE BALL .017 RPS PLAIN ÜKSIK KEEL
IBANEZ RGA42FM BLF BLUE LAGOON BURST
M-AUDIO KEYSTATION MINI 32 MKIII
VIC FIRTH AJ1 AMERICAN JAZZ TRUMMIPULGAD
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES SPEAKON KÕLAR KAABEL PWSO03
PEARL 14X5 PHILHARMONIC KONTSERT SOOLOTRUMM SOLID VAHER
MEINL 8 INCH DJEMBE PHARAOHS FIBER SKIN HEAD
DADDARIO ACCESSORIES CUSTOM SEERIA 20FT KAABEL
STAGG ACB-320 AKORDIONI KOTT
VIC FIRTH DREADLOCKS BRUSHES
MXR M80 BASS DI+
IBANEZ RGA742FM TGF STANDARD TRANSPARENT GRAY FLAT
IBANEZ RG421-MOL MAHAGON OIL ELEKTRIKITARR
STAGG KROOMITUD KITARRI PINGUTID 6 TK
KLOTZ USB-AB1 USB KAABEL 1.5 M
K&M 210/2 MIKROFONI STATIIV NICKEL
DUNLOP NC65 NECK CRADLE
DUNLOP 221SI KNUCKLE CHROME STEEL SLIDE
DADDARIO PRO-ARTE J58 LM VIOOLA KEELTE KOMPLEKT, LONG SCALE, MEDIUM TENSION
VIC FIRTH 1A AMERICAN KLASSIKALINE WOOD TIP
IBANEZ GRG120QASP GIO SEERIA BLUE GRADATION
AKG PERCEPTION 820 TUBE
MXR M116 FULLBORE METAL
DADDARIO EJ45TT PRO ARTE DYNACORE KLASSIKALISE KITARRI KEELED
YAMAHA ARIUS YDP-166 DIGITAALNE KLAVER MATT VALGE 