Description
Yamaha U3 SH3 Silent Piano
Ultimate Professional Upright with SILENT Piano™ Technology
Experience exceptional touch, rich tone, and silent versatility.
The Yamaha U3 SH3 Silent Piano combines the world-renowned acoustic performance of the Yamaha U3 with Yamaha’s most advanced SILENT Piano™ SH3 system — allowing you to play with headphones and enjoy complete quiet practice without sacrificing acoustic quality.
Available now from McLaren’s Pianos, your trusted Yamaha specialists for premium acoustic pianos.
What is SILENT Piano™?
SILENT Piano™ is Yamaha’s cutting-edge technology that enables you to play a real acoustic piano with headphones, day or night. When SILENT mode is activated:
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Acoustic hammers stop short of the strings
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Yamaha’s sophisticated sensors capture every key movement
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Performance data is sent to a digital tone generator
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You hear a beautifully detailed piano sound through headphones
This allows you to practise quietly without disturbing others — ideal for apartments, shared homes, professionals, and serious learners.
Why the Yamaha U3 SH3 Silent Piano?
The Yamaha U3 is one of the most respected upright pianos in the world — known for its:
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Powerful, resonant tone
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Extended dynamic range
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Professional-level touch and projection
Now enhanced with Yamaha’s SILENT Piano™ SH3 system, you get:
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Authentic acoustic piano feel
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Silent headphone practice
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Recording and teaching features
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App connectivity
This makes the Yamaha U3 SH3 Silent perfect for pianists of all levels — from intermediate learners to professionals.
Two World-Renowned Piano Voices
The SILENT Piano™ SH3 system includes two stunning concert voices:
Yamaha CFX Concert Grand
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Yamaha’s flagship concert grand
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Individually sampled across all 88 keys
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Brilliant highs and powerful bass
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Rich tonal colour and expressive depth
Bösendorfer Imperial
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Legendary Viennese grand piano
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Warm, sonorous, and expressive tone
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Offers unique tonal character and depth
These world-class voices give you premium sound quality when playing in SILENT mode.
10 Versatile Voices for Creative Playing
Along with world-class piano sounds, the U3 SH3 Silent Piano offers 10 pre-installed voices, including:
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Electric pianos
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Harpsichord
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Organs
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Strings and Choir
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Synth pad
Perfect for creative practice, diverse musical styles, and performance exploration.
Immersive Acoustic Technology
CFX Binaural Sampling
Yamaha’s binaural sampling captures CFX concert grand tones using specialised microphones that record spatial detail as heard by the human ear — delivering an incredibly natural headphone experience that feels deeply immersive.
Virtual Resonance Modelling (VRM)
Yamaha’s enhanced VRM physical modelling recreates:
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String resonance across all 88 notes
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Damper-pedal interactions
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Body resonance from soundboard and frame
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Upper-octave resonance effects
This provides rich, complex sound textures that respond dynamically to your playing.
Stereophonic Optimizer
For piano voices other than the CFX Grand, the Stereophonic Optimizer recreates natural listening position and spacious sound, even through headphones.
Exceptional Playability & Realistic Touch
Smooth Release Technology
From precise staccato to expressive legato, Yamaha’s Smooth Release ensures authentic response when keys are released, enhancing expressiveness.
Key-Off Samples
Real acoustic behavior is reproduced with key-off samples, capturing subtle tonal changes as dampers return to the strings.
Authentic Feel — No Compromise
Continuous Key Sensors
Each of the U3’s 88 keys features Yamaha’s non-contact continuous-detection key sensors, preserving the authentic touch and response whether in acoustic or SILENT mode.
Quick Escape System
The SH3 system’s quick escape mechanism ensures the feel of the piano’s action remains pristine and unaffected while providing optimum separation between hammers and strings in SILENT mode.
Smart Features for Modern Musicians
Smart Pianist App
Connect with the free Smart Pianist app to:
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Select voices visually
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Control metronome and parameters easily
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View scores on your device
(UD-WL01 USB Wireless LAN Adaptor required for wireless connection.)
Recording & Playback Functions
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Internal memory recording
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Save and playback performances via USB
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Perfect for practice review and creative work
Connectivity Options
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USB TO HOST for direct recording to computers
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AUX IN to play along with external sound sources
Designed for Ease & Style
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Simple, elegant control panel
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Effortless operation for all features
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Professional-grade headphones included
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Built-in metronome for accurate rhythm practice
Why Choose McLaren’s Pianos?
At McLaren’s Pianos:
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✔ We specialise in Yamaha instruments
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✔ Offering expert advice and support
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✔ Professional delivery and setup
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✔ Trusted acoustic piano retailer in the UK
Whether you’re upgrading your first upright or investing in a lifetime piano, we’re here to help.
Enquire Now
Ready to experience silent practice without compromise?
Contact McLaren’s Pianos today to book a demonstration of the Yamaha U3 SH3 Silent Piano or to get a personalised quote.
