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.

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