Venova™
A fun new wind instrument that blends the simplicity of recorder with the sound of a saxophone.
An Entirely New Kind of Instrument
Breathe new life into your day
Breathe new life into your day
The Venova is a completely new type of wind instrument that is easy to learn. With simple fingerings and a sound like a saxophone, you can be playing music in no time!
Play when you want, where you want
The compact, lightweight Venova is so easy to transport and maintain that you can enjoy it anywhere. Take it to the park, on vacation, or wherever your creativity leads you.
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
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.
FEATURES
Genuine saxophone sound from a compact body.
A completely new type of instrument brought to you 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 and 590 mm for the YVS-120, the Venova is more compact than conventional saxophones.
*The picture shows a YVS-100
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 between two models
We added the YVS-120 Alto Venova to the lineup to provide a second option to suit your preferences. Play your favorite tunes with the bright tones of the YVS-100 or the smoother voice of the YVS-120 Alto Venova.
AWARDS
The original Venova (YVS-100) has been recognized worldwide for its innovative design
Venova Receives 2017 Good Design Grand Award
Venova Receives 2017 Good Design Grand Award
The Venova won the Good Design Grand Award in the "Good Design Award 2017" competition. This is the first time that Yamaha has won the top Good Design Grand Award. In addition, this is the first time that a musical instrument has received the top award.
Design for Asia Award
Design for Asia Award
Received a Grand Award with Special Mention 2018
German Design Award 2019
German Design Award 2019
Received a German Design Award
