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Yamaha Maintains Balance with Innovation and Tradition 1
Yamaha Dynamic New Clavinova CLP800 Series Enhances Yamaha's Leading Line 2
Clavinova Festivals Soar to New Heights 3
An Ongoing Partnership - Yamaha and MUSICalifornia 5
Clavinova Lends Dramatic Sound Effects to "Tosca" 6
Music Teacher Wins Drawing for Free Clavinova 7
Clavinova Labs a Vital Force in Education and the Community 8
Young Artists Find Their Voices with the Clavinova 9
Piano Lessons Are a Hit With All Ages 10
Clavinova Cruises Puget Sound 11
A New Warning From the Surgeon General 12
Starlight Foundation & Yamaha Make a Girl's Wish Come True 14
Summer 1998 Volume 7 Issue 7

Yamaha Maintains Balance with Innovation and Tradition

uilding on what is already proving to be another record year for us, we are proud to continue setting new milestones in the digital piano industry by introducing the new Clavinova CLP800 series. Our ongoing commitment to our customers keeps us on the cutting-edge of technology, and as a result, Clavinova digital pianos are having a tremendous influence across the country.

In addition to taking a closer look at our new Clavinova line, this issue of Key Action features stories on how Clavinovas are a growing favorite among church musicians, teachers, students and even yachtsmen.

Our summer season kicks off with the unveiling of the Clavinova CLP800 series - CLP880 / 880M / 860 / 860M / 840 / 820 / 810. Thanks to the strong loyalty and support of our dealers, Yamaha achieved record Clavinova sales last year, and maintains its position as number one in the market. This year's Clavinova digital piano line is our best ever, and once again serves to raise the industry standards for style and performance.

The new CLP series is sure to turn heads. We listened to our customers, and as a result we have two finishes available in the CLP800 series. In addition to the standard dark rosewood cabinet, the CLP880M and CLP860M come in a handsome mahogany grain finish, appealing to


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