Yamaha B Series Upright Pianos

Yamaha B Series Acoustic Upright Pianos

The Yamaha B Series is Yamaha’s compact range of acoustic upright pianos, combining traditional acoustic piano construction with dimensions that make the instruments particularly suitable for the home. The current B Series consists of the Yamaha B10, Yamaha B20 and Yamaha B30, alongside selected SC3 Silent and TC3 TransAcoustic versions.

Each model has a full 88-note keyboard and a traditional acoustic piano mechanism, with hammers striking strings and the piano’s soundboard producing the sound naturally. As you move through the range, the cabinet becomes progressively larger, giving players a choice between a particularly compact upright and a more substantial 121cm instrument.

For players looking for their first acoustic piano, replacing a digital piano or choosing an instrument that can support many years of musical development, the Yamaha B Series is an important range to consider.

You can also compare the B Series with our wider selection of upright acoustic pianos from Yamaha and other leading piano manufacturers.

What Models Are in the Yamaha B Series?

The latest Yamaha B Series consists of three principal upright acoustic piano sizes: the B10, B20 and B30.

Yamaha B10 – 110cm

The Yamaha B10 is the most compact acoustic upright piano in the current B Series. At 110cm high, 150cm wide and 55cm deep, it is particularly suited to homes where space is an important consideration while still providing a genuine Yamaha acoustic piano action and soundboard.

Yamaha B20 – 116cm

The Yamaha B20 sits in the middle of the range. At 116cm high, 153cm wide and 58cm deep, it provides a larger acoustic structure than the B10 while remaining comfortably sized for domestic environments.

Yamaha B30 – 121cm

The Yamaha B30 is the largest conventional upright piano in the current B Series. At 121cm high, 153cm wide and 62cm deep, it provides the largest cabinet and acoustic structure of the three standard models.

Yamaha B10 vs B20 vs B30 – What Is the Difference?

The most obvious difference between the Yamaha B10, B20 and B30 is their physical size. Moving through the range from B10 to B30 gives you a progressively taller and deeper upright piano.

Yamaha B10: 110cm high, 150cm wide, 55cm deep, approximately 200kg.

Yamaha B20: 116cm high, 153cm wide, 58cm deep, approximately 220kg.

Yamaha B30: 121cm high, 153cm wide, 62cm deep, approximately 232kg.

A taller upright piano provides more room for the piano’s acoustic components, including its strings and soundboard. This means the B10, B20 and B30 should not simply be considered three different price points; they are three different-sized acoustic instruments.

Where possible, we recommend playing different B Series models side by side so that you can compare their touch and acoustic character for yourself.

Is the Yamaha B Series Good for Beginners?

Yes. The Yamaha B Series is particularly well suited to beginners, piano students, families and returning pianists who want to learn and develop on a genuine acoustic piano.

Unlike a digital piano, a Yamaha B Series instrument creates sound acoustically. Pressing a key operates the piano action, causing a hammer to strike the strings, with the resulting vibration amplified naturally through the piano’s soundboard.

This gives players direct experience of an acoustic piano’s mechanical action, dynamic response and tonal variation from the beginning of their musical development.

If you are still deciding between acoustic and digital, explore our complete piano collection to compare the different types of piano available.

Yamaha B Series Silent Pianos

Selected B Series models are available with Yamaha’s SILENT Piano SC3 system.

A Yamaha Silent Piano remains a genuine acoustic piano during normal playing. When Silent mode is activated, the hammers are prevented from striking the strings and sensors detect the player’s keyboard movements, allowing the instrument to be heard through headphones instead.

This makes a Yamaha B Series Silent Piano particularly useful for households where players want the experience of owning an acoustic piano but also need the option to practise quietly.

Browse our complete Yamaha Silent Piano range to compare available models.

Yamaha B Series TransAcoustic Pianos

Selected Yamaha B Series models are also available with TransAcoustic TC3 technology.

Yamaha TransAcoustic technology combines the acoustic instrument with digital functionality and uses the piano itself to reproduce digital sound. This gives players additional ways to enjoy the instrument while retaining the underlying construction and playing experience of a genuine acoustic upright piano.

TransAcoustic models also provide headphone functionality for quieter practice, making them particularly versatile instruments for modern homes.

Explore our complete Yamaha TransAcoustic piano range.

Yamaha B Series vs Yamaha U Series

Customers considering a Yamaha acoustic upright piano will often compare the Yamaha B Series and Yamaha U Series.

Both are genuine Yamaha acoustic upright pianos, but they occupy different positions within the Yamaha range. The B Series provides a choice of compact home upright pianos, while the Yamaha U Series consists of larger professional upright instruments.

The current B Series ranges from the 110cm B10 to the 121cm B30. Yamaha’s U Series includes the U1 and U3, providing the next step for players considering a larger professional upright piano.

If you are unsure which is right for you, comparing a B Series and U Series piano in person is particularly useful because the differences in cabinet size, acoustic scale and playing experience can be heard and felt directly.

Why Choose an Acoustic Piano?

An acoustic piano produces its sound entirely through physical components: keys, action parts, hammers, strings and a wooden soundboard. The interaction between these components creates the complex tonal response associated with a traditional piano.

For customers who want a genuine acoustic instrument but do not have the space required for a grand piano, an upright such as the Yamaha B Series provides a practical alternative.

See our complete range of acoustic pianos or browse all Yamaha pianos to compare your options.

Why Buy a Yamaha B Series Piano from Rimmers Music?

Rimmers Music has been helping customers choose pianos since 1978. As piano specialists, we understand that choosing an acoustic piano involves much more than comparing a specification sheet.

Our team can help you compare Yamaha B Series instruments according to their dimensions, touch, acoustic performance, technology options and suitability for your home.

Our piano range can be explored online or in our specialist piano showrooms, where selected instruments can be played and compared in person. If you would like to try a particular B Series model before travelling, contact us first and we can confirm current showroom availability.

Whether you are buying your first acoustic piano, upgrading from a digital instrument or moving to a larger upright, our piano specialists can help you understand the differences between the available models.

Browse the Yamaha B Series pianos above or explore our full Yamaha acoustic piano range.

Frequently Asked Questions About Yamaha B Series Pianos

What is the Yamaha B Series?

The Yamaha B Series is a range of acoustic upright pianos designed to provide genuine Yamaha acoustic piano touch and sound in sizes particularly suitable for the home. The current range includes the Yamaha B10, B20 and B30.

What are the Yamaha B10, B20 and B30?

The B10, B20 and B30 are the three principal models in Yamaha’s current B Series of upright acoustic pianos. The B10 is 110cm high, the B20 is 116cm high and the B30 is 121cm high.

What is the difference between the Yamaha B10 and B20?

The Yamaha B10 is 110cm high, 150cm wide and 55cm deep, while the Yamaha B20 is 116cm high, 153cm wide and 58cm deep. The B20 therefore provides a larger acoustic cabinet while remaining a relatively compact upright piano.

What is the difference between the Yamaha B20 and B30?

The Yamaha B20 is 116cm high while the Yamaha B30 is 121cm high. The B30 also has a deeper 62cm cabinet compared with 58cm on the B20, making the B30 the largest standard acoustic upright in the current B Series.

Is a Yamaha B Series piano suitable for a beginner?

Yes. Yamaha B Series pianos are suitable for beginners and students who want to learn on a genuine acoustic piano. They can also continue to serve a player as their technique and musical ability develop.

Does the Yamaha B Series have 88 keys?

Yes. The Yamaha B10, B20 and B30 all have a full 88-note piano keyboard.

Can you use headphones with a Yamaha B Series piano?

Standard acoustic B Series models cannot be played through headphones. Selected B Series models fitted with Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano technology or TC3 TransAcoustic technology provide headphone functionality for quiet practice.

What is a Yamaha B Series Silent Piano?

A Yamaha B Series Silent Piano is a genuine acoustic B Series piano fitted with Yamaha SILENT Piano technology. It can be played conventionally as an acoustic piano or switched into Silent mode for private practice through headphones.

What is a Yamaha B Series TransAcoustic piano?

A Yamaha B Series TransAcoustic piano combines a genuine acoustic piano with Yamaha digital technology. It provides conventional acoustic playing alongside additional digital functionality and headphone practice.

What is the difference between Yamaha B Series and U Series pianos?

The Yamaha B Series is Yamaha’s compact acoustic upright piano range, while the Yamaha U Series consists of larger professional upright pianos. Players considering a larger upright after the B Series should compare the B30 with models such as the Yamaha U1 and U3.

Should I choose the Yamaha B10, B20 or B30?

The right model depends on the space available in your home, your budget and the acoustic performance you are looking for. The B10 is the most compact, the B20 provides a larger mid-sized cabinet and the B30 is the largest standard B Series upright at 121cm high. Where possible, trying the models in person is the best way to understand their differences.

Where can I buy a Yamaha B Series piano in the UK?

Rimmers Music supplies Yamaha B Series acoustic pianos throughout the UK, with specialist piano advice available online, by telephone and through our piano showrooms.