Venova™ Reed Instruments
A fun new wind instrument that blends the simplicity of recorder with the sound of a saxophone.
MAKE MUSIC WITH VENOVA
Simple fingering with the sound of a saxophone. Rich, expressive tone that responds to your breath. The musician inside of you is free to perform.
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Play along with your friends or your favorite songs. Lightweight and portable, so it's easy to take with you and make music wherever you go.
Free Backing Tracks
Play along with these audio files to make your own music with Venova!
JAZZ
Vjazz001_C_short
R&B
Vrab_C_Short
HIPHOP
Vhiphop001_C_short
DANCE
Vdance001_C_short
POP
Vcity001_C_short
WORLD
Vbossa001_C_short
Choose Your Venova
FEATURES
Genuine saxophone sound from a compact body.
A completely new type of instrument made possible by new technology.
Compact and lightweight: easy to transport
The Venova is easy to transport because it is roughly 1/8 the weight of a conventional saxophone. At just 460 mm for the YVS-100, 590 mm for the YVS-120 and 697 mm for the YVS-140, the Venova is more compact than conventional saxophones.
*The picture shows a YVS-140
High water-resistance for worry-free playing
The durable ABS resin body is water washable, with a simple structure that’ s easy to clean.
*The picture shows a YVS-120
Easy fingering similar to a recorder
The fingering is simple and easy even for beginners.
*The picture shows a YVS-120
A rich, expressive tone that plays naturally
Like the saxophone, the Venova is a single-reed instrument that sounds different depending on how hard or soft you blow. The fully chromatic two-octave range lets you enjoy playing a wide variety of tunes.
*The picture shows a YVS-100
Choose from three models
We added the YVS-140 Tenor Venova to the lineup to provide a third option to suit your preferences. Play your favorite tunes with the bright tones of the YVS-100, the passionate voice of the YVS-120 Alto Venova or the gentle voice of the YVS-140 Tenor Venova.
LET’S TRY
How to play the Venova
Preparation
Set the reed and ligature.
Posture
Stand up straight and place the mouthpiece in your mouth with the reed resting on your lower lip. Gently bite down with your upper front teeth.
Play
Take a full breath, close your lips around the mouthpiece, and blow into the instrument.
Fingering
Change the notes by changing your fingers. The Venova uses fingerings similar to a recorder.
FORM FOLLOWS TECHNOLOGY
Innovation and creativity do not come about by accident. The unique shape of the instrument, which produces a sound surprisingly similar to a full-sized saxophone but with a much smaller body, is the result of many years of research.
REVEALING THE SECRET
AWARDS
Venova has been acclaimed for their design.
Red Dot Award
Red Dot Award
Received a Best of the Best Award 2022*
iF Design Award 2022
iF Design Award 2022
Received a iF Design Award*
German Design Award 2019
German Design Award 2019
Received a German Design Award**
IDEA 2023
IDEA 2023
Received a Silver Award 2023***
Design for Asia Award 2022
Design for Asia Award 2022
Received a Grand Award***
Design for Asia Award
Design for Asia Award
Received a Grand Award with Special Mention 2018
* The YVS-120 and YVS-140 are award-winning instruments.
** The YVS-100 is award-winning instrument.
*** The YVS-140 is award-winning instrument.
