Venova YVS-100
The winds are changing.
Play and progress to saxophone the accessible Venova way.
Lightweight, robust, and easy to maintain: the Venova YVS-100 from Yamaha is a perfect fit for the classroom.
Why Venova YVS-100?
The Venova YVS-100 reinvents the way that children learn to play the saxophone.
Simplified recorder-style fingering, lightweight and easy to handle, players can start their musical journey sooner.
The YVS-100 is a soprano model in the key of C and packs the premium Yamaha sound into a portable instrument.
Venova to You!
Venova is the ideal introduction to learning a wind instrument. Designed with little hands in mind, the YVS-100 is a soprano wind instrument in C that is lightweight and accessible. Supported with the included Let's Play Venova guide, the sky is the limit!
Easy to Maintain
The YVS-100 makes instrument care completely care-free! No expensive repairs or meddlesome maintenance...you can even run the Venova under the tap to keep it clean!
Music for All
The Venova weighs just 180g (0.4 lbs), making it an accessible and adaptable choice for the inclusive classroom. And with the authentic mouthpiece - equivalent to a Yamaha 4C for soprano saxophone - it puts kids on the progressive pathway.
Get Carried Away
Included with the YVS-100 are a cleaning swab, synthetic reed, and a stylish carry-case with a strap that makes heading from the classroom to concerts a breeze.
YVS-100 YOUTUBE REVIEWS AND DEMOS
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“I want to encourage music education around the world and if this is the thing that gets them started, and branches them out to the clarinet or flute or maybe even trumpet - who knows? - then it gets a thumbs-up in my book!”
DeMarius Jackson - Woodwind instrumentalist and conductor
Start saxophone sooner!
The YVS-100 allows educators to deliver whole-class saxophone starter lessons.
Build on the techniques of beginner recorder classes with the simplified fingering system, and build the skillset of your pupils with an authentic mouthpiece.
Constructed from hard-wearing yet ultra-light ABS, the YVS-100 can stand up to the demands of the classroom. Simple to clean, store, and maintain, affordable and accessible for the whole-class learning environment.
FAQs
What key is the YVS-100 in?
The Venova YVS-100 from Yamaha is pitched in the key of C, with a two-octave range from C40-C64.
How do I clean the Venova YVS-100?
Each YVS-100 ships with a cleaning swab for keeping the inside of the instrument fresh. The ABS construction means that the Venova can simply be cleaned with water.
What resources are available for Venova?
Along with the included Let's Play Venova starter guide and a host of tutorial videos, the Venova Method is published by Hal Leonard. This in-depth guide is packed with tips and tricks, and is available in print and digitally via Hal Leonard.
Transform whole-cass wind with the YVS-100!
The Venova YVS-100 from Yamaha gives all learners the chance to start their musical journey. Lightweight, accessible, and perfect for the classroom, the VYS-100 can help children develop their wind skills in a fun and simple way.