How do i connect a Midi keyboard to my imac

I have a Yamaha Clavinova Keyboard with a midi output at the back, but i,m not sure how to connect it to the mac.
Can anyone help me please.
Chris

With only a MIDI OUT you'll need an interface. Here are a few examples:
http://www.thehangtime.com/gb/gbfaq2.html#interfaces

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How to connect a midi keyboard to garageband.

I installed the driver for my yamaha keyboard.
I connected the out plug to the in port
I connected the in plug to the out port
My computer sees the midi connection
when i test output connection under "audio midi setup", it works and makes the keyboard sound
How do I get the input function to work>
I want to press a key and not only see a signal in garageband, but hear a sound.
HOW DO I DO THIS?
right now my computer and teh cable lights up and recognizes the connection, but how do I get a sound.
if it helps, i am using yamaha keyboard

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