Yamaha YVS120 Venova

The Alto Venova is designed to be easy to play, with a rich and authentic sound. Featuring a solid ABS resin construction, synthetic reed and Yamaha 4C alto saxophone mouthpiece.

Yamaha YVS120 Venova

A fun new wind instrument that blends the simplicity of recorder with the sound of a saxophone. The Alto Venova makes it easy for anyone—even beginners—to make smooth voice.

Breathe music into your life with Venova

Venova is a new type of wind instrument that can be started with ease, yet produces an authentic sound.

Easy to start

  • Light and compact design for portability
  • Washable with water and easy to clean
  • Easy fingering similar to recorders

Authentic sound

  • Rich, expressive tone like saxophones and a full blowing sensation
  • Spans a range of two octaves even with its simple structure

YVS-120 (Alto Venova)

  • Play your favorite tunes with the smooth voice of the Alto Venova
  • With a larger size than the YVS-100, the Alto Venova makes it even easier for beginners to make music

Use of “branched pipe”

Use of “branched pipe”

With a "branched pipe" added to the cylindrical bore, the tone of a conical bore instrument (e.g., saxophone) is achieved in compact size.

Meandering pipe

Meandering pipe

A meandering pipe is used to shrink the distance between tone holes for a simplified structure to minimize the use of keys.

Easy fingering similar to recorders that is easy to play even for those who are new to wind instruments.

Durable, easy-to-handle material

Durable, easy-to-handle material

The body made with ABS resin is durable and washable with water.

With a Durable resin reed and synthetic pads (for key parts), cleaning is easy.

Two-piece body

Two-piece body

The upper and lower sections of the body can be separated for easy cleaning.

 
 
  YVS-120
Specifications
Material Body ABS resin
Key F (Range: F33-F57, 2 octaves)
Body Type Two-piece
Dimensions L 590mm , W 96mm, H 55mm (with mouthpiece and cap)
Weight 293g (with mouthpiece and cap)
Color White
Accessories Mouthpiece (equivalent to Yamaha 4C mouthpiece for alto saxophones), Mouthpiece cap, ligature, synthetic (resin) reed, cleaning swab, owner’s manual, Let’s Play Venova! (Guidebook), Case (with strap)