Casio Encourages Consumers To Embrace Their Love Of Music During National Piano Month

Casio Encourages Consumers To Embrace Their Love Of Music During National Piano Month

Casio's Extensive Digital Piano Portfolio, Including its New Compact Grand Piano(TM), Helps Consumers Relieve Stress and Keep Minds Active

DOVER, N.J., Sept. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- This September is the annual celebration of National Piano Month and Casio America, Inc., a leading electronic musical instrument manufacturer, is encouraging consumers to embrace their love of music and foster a greater appreciation for everything that music-making has to offer. Music enriches lives and Casio's all-encompassing portfolio of digital pianos focuses on that mission by offering musicians an outlet to express themselves and families the opportunity to create musical memories.

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"At Casio, we are committed to developing high-quality musical instruments that provide benefits for people of all ages whether its fostering the musical growth of children, relieving stress for working adults, or helping seniors keep their minds active," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instrument Division. "Our esteemed digital pianos, including the new CGP-700, offer consumers an unforgettable music experience that allows them to have fun while learning new skills."

The CGP-700 is equipped with Casio's latest technological achievement, the Color Touch Interface((TM)), which features a premium icon-based menu with 168,960 pixels. This bright, clear and easy-to-use LCD interface allows musicians to choose tones, select rhythms, split and layer sounds, and more. The CGP-700 also features Casio's superior engineering and world-class Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard with simulated ebony and ivory keys, which give an authentic piano feel that musicians expect in a grand piano in a more compact design. In addition, the CGP-700 incorporates a new, unique 3-way sound system with 40 watts of total amplification. Four speakers are located in the top of the CGP-700, which provide a rich stereo experience and two additional speakers are located in the included stand to provide the low frequencies to handle instruments like bass and drums with ease. In addition, there are headphone jacks that enable musicians to have their own private music sessions.

Casio's CGP-700 is now available at music dealers nationwide for an MSRP of $1,099. To learn more about Casio's full portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

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