YAMAHA U1J - Discussion with Composer Sally Greenaway

Jay sits down with composer, performer, recording artist, music lecturer and piano teacher Sally Greenaway to discuss Yamaha's versatile U1 model, with an emphasis on the Indonesian built U1J.
Among other things they discuss what this piano can offer pianist and performers of diverse levels in terms of touch and sound, and the many environments to which it would suited. Sally also touches on the debate of digital vs acoustic, and performs some exquisite music composed by herself and others.
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00:22 Introduction
01:04 YAMAHA U1 Description
01:35 What are the differences between Japanese and Indonesian U1s
03:15 What kind of piano should a student learn on?
07:25 Would this piano serve a composer well?
09:47 Would the U1J suit a jazz / ensemble situation?
11:08 U1J demonstration, "Dawn of Evening" by Sally Greenaway
13:35 U1J demonstration, "Evensong" by Felix Swinstead
15:32 Conclusion and play out, "Les Sylphes" by Burgmüller

[@blaupunkt1619]

"We're trying to create good technique; and through good technique you then create great sound; and through creating great sound you then make great music - an you connect with music. And that's what it's all about: is being able to communicate musicaly and having that feeling that you get when you play music". - Absolutely perfect. She synthesized the music experience in one direct shot. Amazing. Cheers.

[@SallyGreenaway]

Wow thank you so much! Hope you are well

[@izziOnBass]

I just got a U1-H Japanese circa 80 . . . sounds cosmic! and your playing is great! I wish I can meet a teacher like you in my country! Cheers!

[@debankur007]

Beautiful discussion on the Yamaha U Series.....

[@gourabshow3993]

❤

[@lordramoth3416]

Fantastically beautiful! Now after watching this video multiple times I just need to decide which one to get. Amazing video from an amazing company!

[@lordramoth3416]

Still rewatching 4 feb 2021! I just realised the U1j comes from the same factory as the Gb1k!!!

[@thought_experiment]

On which one have you eventually decided?

[@lordramoth3416]

@@thought_experiment U1j but it’s sadly out of tune 🫣

[@thought_experiment]

@@lordramoth3416 Thank you for answering. I‘ve looked at some of your videos.
Are you happy with your purchase?

[@lordramoth3416]

@@thought_experiment absolutely! It’s a Yammie 😍

[@tempestv8]

This Yamaha U1J has different legs connecting to the toe boards. Is this a special order? I have not seen this style of legs before on a new U1J.

[@jamus1217]

Sounds amazing for an upright!

[@Yang11]

It’s really help, thank you

[@bandar7891]

The U1J has a Fiberboard/Particle wood and laminated plywood cabinet while the Japanese U1 has a Solid wood cabinet which makes sound resonates differently which causes a difference in the sound....I hear the U1J sound is dull and muffled some would call it muddy...Sadly these are sold in some countries for the Japanese made Price.

[@wailoontham5570]

I have just tested both today. They sound completely different. Have earlier on considered to get the U1J, which is SGD 4000 cheaper here in Singapore, but i totally drop the ideal now. Will be getting used U1 instead.