Discover the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano in Polished Ebony with chrome fittings — a beautifully balanced acoustic Yamaha upright piano with the added freedom of Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano technology. Combining a richer 116cm upright piano cabinet with private headphone practice, the B20 SC3 is an exceptional choice for students, families, teachers, adult learners and home pianists who want authentic acoustic performance with modern flexibility.

Part of Yamaha’s latest B Series upright piano range, the B20 SC3 sits above the compact B10 SC3, offering greater tonal depth, stronger projection and a more expressive playing experience while still remaining practical for modern homes, apartments, teaching studios and family living spaces.

Finished in classic polished ebony with chrome fittings, this model has the timeless appearance of a traditional premium upright piano. The deep gloss black cabinet gives the instrument a refined and elegant presence, while the brass pedals, hinges and fittings add warmth, character and classic detail.

Why Choose the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano?

The Yamaha B20 SC3 is designed for players who want the sound and feel of a real acoustic piano, but with the flexibility to practise silently whenever needed. It gives you the best of both worlds: a genuine Yamaha acoustic upright piano for natural room-filling sound, and Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano technology for private headphone practice.

When played acoustically, the B20 SC3 behaves like a traditional upright piano, with real hammers, real strings and natural soundboard resonance. When Silent mode is engaged, the acoustic sound is muted and Yamaha’s sensor system captures your performance so you can listen through headphones using beautifully detailed Yamaha piano voices.

This makes the Yamaha B20 SC3 ideal for busy homes, shared living spaces, evening practice, apartment living, student practice and anyone who wants to play more often without disturbing others.

A Real Acoustic Yamaha Upright Piano

At the heart of the Yamaha B20 SC3 is a true acoustic upright piano. Unlike a digital piano, the B20 SC3 uses a real acoustic action, real strings and a traditional soundboard when played normally. This gives players the natural response, tonal depth and expressive control needed to develop proper piano technique.

The 116cm cabinet gives the B20 SC3 a fuller and more resonant sound than smaller compact uprights. Compared with the B10 SC3, the B20 SC3 offers greater tonal body, improved bass response and a more satisfying dynamic range, making it a strong choice for progressing students and long-term home use.

For families, teachers and serious learners, this makes the B20 SC3 a highly practical investment. It offers the reliability and musical quality expected from Yamaha, while adding the modern flexibility that many households now need.

Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano Technology

The Yamaha B20 SC3 is fitted with Yamaha’s SC3 Silent Piano system, allowing you to practise privately through headphones while keeping the authentic touch of an acoustic upright piano.

When Silent mode is activated, the hammers are prevented from striking the strings. Yamaha’s non-contact sensor system then detects your playing and sends your performance to the digital tone generator. Through headphones, you can enjoy premium piano sounds including the Yamaha CFX concert grand and Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano voices.

This is especially useful for students who need to practise regularly, adults who play around work or family life, and households where noise levels matter. Whether it is early morning, late evening or a busy family day, the B20 SC3 lets you keep playing.

Richer Tone Than the B10 SC3

The Yamaha B20 SC3 is the ideal step up from the B10 SC3 for customers who want more acoustic depth and projection. Its taller 116cm cabinet allows for a larger soundboard area and longer strings, helping the piano produce a warmer bass, clearer treble and broader dynamic range.

This makes the B20 SC3 particularly well suited to progressing students, adult learners, returning players and anyone who wants a compact Yamaha Silent Piano with a fuller, more rewarding acoustic sound.

If the B10 SC3 is the most compact option, the B20 SC3 is the balanced middle ground: still home-friendly, but with greater musical presence.

Practise More Often, Without Disturbing Others

One of the biggest advantages of the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano is that it helps you play more often.

A traditional acoustic piano can sometimes be limited by neighbours, family members, sleeping children, work schedules or the natural volume of the instrument. The B20 SC3 removes many of those barriers. You can enjoy full acoustic tone when you want it, then switch to Silent mode when you need private practice through headphones.

For students, this can mean more consistent practice. For parents, it makes the piano easier to live with. For adult players, it gives you the freedom to enjoy music around your own schedule.

Classic Polished Ebony Cabinet with Chrome Fittings

The Yamaha B20 SC3 in Polished Ebony with chrome fittings has a classic upright piano appearance that suits both modern and traditional interiors. The polished ebony cabinet gives the piano a deep, mirror-like gloss finish, while the brass fittings add a warm and timeless contrast.

This finish is perfect for customers who want the traditional look of a premium acoustic upright piano. It has the presence of a serious musical instrument, while still remaining elegant enough for a living room, music room, teaching studio or family space.

The result is a piano that looks refined, sounds expressive and feels built to last.

Designed for Students, Families and Serious Learners

The Yamaha B20 SC3 is an excellent piano for beginners, but it is especially strong for players who want an instrument they can grow into. Its acoustic action helps students build proper finger strength, touch control, tone production and musical expression from the start.

For progressing students, the richer tone of the B20 cabinet offers more musical reward than a smaller upright. For teachers, the Silent Piano system adds flexibility for lessons, practice and demonstration. For families, it provides the authenticity of a real acoustic piano with the convenience of quieter everyday use.

This makes the B20 SC3 a superb long-term choice for homes where music is likely to become part of daily life.

Smart Features for Modern Practice

The Yamaha B20 SC3 gives players far more than silent practice. In Silent mode, you can access high-quality Yamaha piano voices, binaural sampling, Virtual Resonance Modeling, Grand Expression Modeling, recording functions, metronome features and headphone connectivity.

Two headphone outputs make the B20 SC3 especially useful for teacher-and-student listening, shared silent practice or duet-style private playing. USB connectivity also supports modern practice, recording and music-learning setups.

This makes the B20 SC3 a powerful choice for students, teachers and home musicians who want an acoustic piano that fits naturally into modern life.

Practical Features for Everyday Playing

The Yamaha B20 SC3 includes a wide, full-length music rest, making it easier to use larger music books, exam pieces, duet scores and modern sheet music. This is a useful feature for students, teachers and anyone working with larger scores.

The soft-close fallboard gently lowers the key cover, helping protect fingers and adding a smoother, safer feel to everyday use.

The three-pedal setup includes damper, silencing and soft pedals, giving players expressive acoustic control as well as easy access to Silent mode.

Key Features

Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano

Genuine acoustic upright piano with Yamaha SC3 Silent technology

116cm cabinet for richer tone and greater projection than the B10 SC3

Polished ebony finish with chrome fittings

Play acoustically or practise privately through headphones

Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial piano voices in Silent mode

Binaural sampling for a spacious headphone experience

Virtual Resonance Modeling for natural piano resonance

Grand Expression Modeling for expressive digital response in Silent mode

88-key acoustic upright piano action

Yamaha B Series Special hammers

V-Pro frame for strength and tuning stability

Five back posts for tonal and structural support

Non-contact key sensor system

256-note maximum polyphony in Silent mode

Two headphone outputs for private practice or teacher/student use

MIDI and audio recording functions

USB connectivity

Wide full-length music rest

Soft-close fallboard

Excellent choice for students, families, teachers and serious home players

Yamaha B20 SC3 Specifications

Model: Yamaha B20 SC3

Piano type: Acoustic upright piano with Silent Piano system

Series: Yamaha B Series

Finish: Polished Ebony with chrome fittings

Height, 116cm Width, 153cm Depth, 58cm Weight, 224kg

Number of keys: 88

Pedals: Damper, silencing and soft

Hammer type: Yamaha B Series Special

Frame type: V-Pro

Back posts: 5

Fallboard: Soft-close mechanism

Music rest: Wide full-length music rest

Silent system: Yamaha SC3 Silent Piano

Piano voices: Yamaha CFX and Bösendorfer Imperial

Binaural sampling: Yes

Virtual Resonance Modeling: Yes

Grand Expression Modeling: Yes

Maximum polyphony: 256 notes

Preset voices: 12

Headphone outputs: 2

Recording: MIDI and audio recording features

Connectivity: USB, headphone and audio connections

Who Is the Yamaha B20 SC3 Best For?

The Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano is ideal for anyone who wants a real acoustic Yamaha upright piano with the option of private headphone practice.

It is especially well suited to:

Progressing students

Beginners who want a long-term acoustic piano

Families who need quieter practice options

Adult learners and returning players

Teachers and teaching studios

Players upgrading from a digital piano

Players upgrading from a smaller upright piano

Apartment owners and shared households

Serious home pianists who want acoustic tone with modern flexibility

The Yamaha B20 SC3 is a particularly strong choice for customers who want a richer acoustic tone than the B10 SC3, but do not need the larger size of the B30 SC3.

Yamaha B20 SC3 vs Yamaha B10 SC3

The Yamaha B10 SC3 is the most compact Silent Piano model in the new B Series range, making it a great choice where space is the top priority.

The Yamaha B20 SC3 offers a step up in cabinet size, tone and projection. Its taller 116cm frame gives the piano more depth, stronger bass and a more expressive acoustic sound, while still remaining practical for home use.

Choose the B10 SC3 if you want the most compact Yamaha Silent Upright Piano.

Choose the B20 SC3 if you want a fuller tone, richer bass and more dynamic range while keeping a compact, home-friendly size.

For many families and progressing students, the B20 SC3 offers the best balance of size, sound and long-term value.

Yamaha B20 SC3 vs Standard Yamaha B20

The standard Yamaha B20 is a traditional acoustic upright piano. The Yamaha B20 SC3 adds Yamaha Silent Piano technology, allowing you to mute the acoustic sound and practise privately through headphones.

Choose the Yamaha B20 if you only need acoustic piano performance.

Choose the Yamaha B20 SC3 if you want the same rich acoustic upright experience with the added flexibility of silent headphone practice.

For many modern homes, the SC3 version is the more practical long-term choice because it allows more playing time, more flexible practice and less disruption to others.

Yamaha B20 SC3 vs Yamaha B30 SC3

The Yamaha B30 SC3 is the larger Silent Piano model in the B Series, offering even more power, projection and tonal depth.

The Yamaha B20 SC3 sits between the compact B10 SC3 and the larger B30 SC3. It gives players a richer sound than the B10 SC3, while remaining easier to place in the home than the B30 SC3.

Choose the Yamaha B20 SC3 if you want a strong, expressive Yamaha Silent Upright Piano with a practical footprint for everyday home use.

Order the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano

Experience the Yamaha B20 SC3 Silent Upright Piano in Polished Ebony with chrome fittings — a beautifully balanced Yamaha acoustic upright piano with rich tone, responsive touch and advanced Silent Piano technology.

Enjoy the natural sound of a real acoustic piano when you want it, and the freedom of private headphone practice whenever you need it.

Add the Yamaha B20 SC3 to your home, studio or teaching space and enjoy a piano designed for modern living, serious learning and lasting musical enjoyment.