Before using the instrument, be sure to read “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 5-7.
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PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING Please keep this manual in a safe and handy place for future reference. For the AC adaptor WARNING CAUTION • This AC adaptor is designed for use with only Yamaha electronic instruments. Do not use for any other purpose. • Indoor use only. Do not use in any wet environments. • When setting up, make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible.
- Do not attempt to recharge batteries that are not designed to be charged. - Keep the batteries separate from metallic objects such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, and keys. - Use the specified battery type (page 94) only. - Use new batteries, all of which are the same type, same model, and made by the same manufacturer. - Always make sure all batteries are inserted in conformity with the +/- polarity markings.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modifications to the instrument, or data that is lost or destroyed. Always turn the power off when the instrument is not in use. Even when the [ ] (Standby/On) switch is in standby status (display is off), electricity is still flowing to the instrument at the minimum level. When you are not using the instrument for a long time, make sure you unplug the power cord from the wall AC outlet.
Thank you for purchasing this Yamaha Digital Keyboard! This instrument features a convenient lighting keyboard which makes it easy for beginners to play the keyboard. It also features a wide variety of built-in preset Songs, including pop and classical music, for your playing pleasure. We recommend that you read this manual carefully so that you can fully take advantage of the advanced and convenient functions of the instrument.
Included Accessories • Owner’s Manual (this book) • Music rest • Online Member Product Registration • AC adaptor* * May not be included depending on your particular locale. Check with your Yamaha dealer. Formats and functions GM System Level 1 Style File Format (SFF) “GM System Level 1” is an addition to the MIDI standard which ensures that any GM-compatible music data can be accurately played by any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of manufacturer.
Contents PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 5 Reference NOTICE ............................................................... 7 Information ........................................................... 7 Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 24 About the Manuals ............................................... 8 Included Accessories ........................................... 9 Formats and functions ......................................... 9 Selecting a Main Voice.........
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) 44 Appendix Setting the Fingering Type................................. 44 Troubleshooting .......................................... 64 Setting the Smart Chord Key ............................. 44 Song Book Sample...................................... 66 Playing Styles .................................................... 45 Voice List ..................................................... 76 Style Variations .............................................
Setting Up Panel Controls and Terminals Front Panel Setting Up q e r w i o y !0 Music Database List (page 87) u t !1 !2 !3 Song List (page 83) !4 !5 Display (page 17) Voice List (page 76) Style List (page 85) @9 036 (C1) 048 (C2) As illustrated, each note of the keyboard has a specific note number and name (e.g., 036/C1), which is used in making various settings, such as Split Point (page 45).
Panel Controls and Terminals BGM................................................page 33 @4 [FUNCTION] button ..............................page 60 LIGHT GUIDE .................................page 36 @5 [MUSIC DATABASE] button .................page 50 @6 [DUAL] button .......................................page 25 r [METRONOME] button .........................page 24 DUAL VOICE ..................................page 25 TIME SIG. ......................................page 24 t [TEMPO/TAP] button ......
Setting Up Setting Up Power Requirements Using Batteries Although the instrument will run either from an AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. An AC adaptor is more environmentally friendly than batteries and does not deplete resources. This instrument requires six “AA” size, Alkaline (LR6)/ Manganese (R6) batteries, or rechargeable nickelmetal hydride batteries (rechargeable Ni-MH batteries).
Setting Up • This instrument cannot charge the batteries. Use only the specified charger device when charging. • Power will be automatically drawn from the AC adaptor if an AC adaptor is connected while batteries are installed in the instrument. Setting the battery type Depending on the battery type to be used, you need to change the battery type setting on this instrument. Alkaline (and manganese) batteries are chosen by default.
Setting Up Adjusting the Master Volume Using a Pedal (Footswitch) Setting Up To adjust the volume of the entire keyboard sound, use the [MASTER VOLUME] dial while playing the keyboard. CAUTION • Do not use the instrument for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. Connecting Headphones or External Speaker Standard stereo phone plug Connect a pair of headphones to the [PHONES/ OUTPUT] jack.
Display Items Voice/Song/Style Voice selection mode Song mode Style mode Harmony (page 28) * The mark next to the mode name indicates which mode is activate and whose contents can be selected with the number buttons or [+/YES]/[-/NO] buttons. * Arpeggio (page 28) Setting Up Function status is always shown, even when in the Song or Style mode.
Quick Guide Quick Guide Basic Operations This instrument features three basic functions: Voice, Song, and Style. This section shows you how to use these three functions and how to use the number buttons and [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons which are useful for various functions. 1 Press one of the following buttons to select a basic function. ..................... Keyboard Voice ..................... Song .....................
Quick Guide Transfer Your Favorite MIDI Song from the Computer to the Instrument Page 57 Windows10 is used for the examples in this manual. 1 Connect the [USB TO HOST] terminal (page 13) on rear panel of this instrument and the computer via a USB cable. USB terminal [USB TO HOST] terminal Computer Quick Guide Instrument USB cable 2 Press the [+/YES] button in the function settings (Storage; Function 059; page 63) to turn the “Storage Mode” on.
Quick Guide Practice Playing a Song Using Lesson Functions Page 35 This instrument features the following Lesson functions. Select and practice your favorite preset Songs, and improve your playing skills with the Song Book, which includes the music scores of the preset Songs, or important points for “Keys to Success,” etc. Keys to Success You can select just the key phrases of the Song - the ones you like most or need to work on - and practice them one by one.
Quick Guide Play with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Page 44 This instrument includes an Auto Accompaniment feature that automatically plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment), controlled simply by playing only the root note of a chord. These Styles give you automatic, fingertip control of a full backing band. 2 3 4 Press the [STYLE] button. Quick Guide 1 Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] buttons to select the desired Style.
Quick Guide Record Your Performance Page 51 You can record your performance. 1 2 Make the necessary settings, such as Voice selection, etc. Press the [REC] button to enter the Record Ready mode. User Song Number ECUser 1 Quick Guide 001 Flashes Press the [REC] button to exit from the Record Ready mode. 3 4 5 22 Play the keyboard to start recording. Press the [START/STOP] button to stop recording. To play back the recorded Song, press the [START/STOP] button.
Quick Guide Use the Metronome 1 Press the [METRONOME] button to start the Metronome. 2 Press the [METRONOME] button again to stop the Metronome. Page 24 Make Detailed Settings (Function Settings) Quick Guide Pressing the [TEMPO/TAP] button enables you to adjust the Metronome tempo. Page 60 After learning how to use this instrument, use the [FUNCTION] button to set various parameters. This instrument contains 64 settings.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Reference In addition to piano, organ, and other “standard” keyboard instruments, this instrument has a large range of Voices that includes guitar, bass, strings, sax, trumpet, drums and percussion, and even sound effects—giving you a wide variety of musical sounds. Selecting a Main Voice Playing the “Grand Piano” When you want to reset various settings to default and simply play a Piano sound, press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. 1 Press the [VOICE] button.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Adding a Layer – Dual Voice In addition to the Main Voice, you can layer a different Voice over the entire keyboard as a “Dual Voice.” 1 Press the [DUAL] button to turn on the layer. 001CncertGP Appears when the layer is on Playing Different Voices with Your Left and Right Hands (Split) By dividing the keyboard into the two separate areas, you can play one Voice with your left hand and a different Voice with your right.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Lesson Changing the Touch Response of the Keyboard The keyboard of this instrument is equipped with a Touch Response feature that lets you dynamically and expressively control the level of the Voices according to your playing strength. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until “TouchRes” (Function 004; page 60) appears. After a few seconds, the current Touch Response appears.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Articulation is an effect that reproduces the playing methods that are unique to specific instruments. The Articulation effect is applied to notes you play only while holding down the [ARTICULATION] button. The Voice to which the Articulation effect is applied is called “S. Art Lite Voice” (Super Articulation Lite Voice). The S. Art Lite Voices have the added indication “***” in the Voice List (page 76).
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Adding Harmony or Arpeggio You can add harmony or arpeggio notes to the Voice played on the keyboard. By specifying the Harmony Type, you can apply harmony parts, such as duet or trio, or add tremolo or echo effects to the played sound of the Main Voice. Also, when the Arpeggio Type is selected, arpeggios (broken chords) are automatically played back when you simply play the appropriate notes on the keyboard.
Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices To adjust the Harmony Volume: How to play the various Types The method of sounding the Harmony effect (01–26) differs depending on the selected type. For Types 01–05, turn the Auto Accompaniment on and play it by pressing a chord in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard, then play some keys in the right-hand side to produce the Harmony effect. For Types 06–26, turning auto accompaniment on or off has no effect.
Playing the keyboard with two persons (Duo mode) When the Duo mode is activated on this instrument, two different players can play the instrument simultaneously, with the same sound, over the same octave range—one person on the left and the other on the right. This is useful for learning applications, in which one person (a teacher, for example) plays a model performance and the other person watches and practices while sitting at the first person’s side.
Playing Songs You can simply enjoy listening to the internal Songs, or use them with just about any of the functions, such as Lesson. Song Category The Songs are organized by category as listed below.
Playing Songs Selecting and Playing Back a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button, and then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] to select the desired Song. Refer to the Song List (page 83). Song number 075Fur Elis Song name Appears when Song mode is active. 2 Press the [START/STOP] button to start playback. To stop playback, press the [START/STOP] button again.
Playing Songs Playing Songs Repeatedly (BGM function) With the default setting, pressing the [DEMO] button will play back only 11 Songs (Song No. 001–011) repeatedly. This setting can be changed so that, for example, all internal Songs automatically play back, letting you use the instrument as a background music source.
Playing Songs A-B Repeat Turning Each Part On/Off You can play back only a specific section of a Song repeatedly by setting the A point (start point) and B point (end point) in one-measure increments. A B As indicated above the panel buttons (shown below), Songs other than Song numbers 163–202 consist of two parts; L and R, which can be turned on or off individually by pressing the corresponding button, L or R. Repeat playback of this section 1 Start playback of the Song (page 32).
Using the Song Lesson Feature Use these convenient features to practice the preset Songs and improve your playing skills. The Lessons are arranged for optimum, enjoyable learning, so select the one suitable for you and take your keyboard skills higher, step by step. You can refer to the music score in the Song Book (free downloadable scores). To obtain the Song Book, access the Yamaha website and download it from the product web page. https://www.yamaha.
Using the Song Lesson Feature In addition, various learning functions are provided for your enjoyable playing experience as follows: Touch Tutor (page 41) Chord Study (page 42) Chord Progressions (page 43) Lighting Keyboard (Light Guide Function) When using the Song Lesson function, keys that you should press next will light in succession. The lighting keyboard can help you play the keyboard easily, even if you have limited music reading skills.
Using the Song Lesson Feature 6 Confirm the evaluation in the current Step. When the current Step reaches the end, your performance will be evaluated and your score (from 0–100) is shown in the display. Confirming the Passing Status You can confirm the passing status of each Song simply by selecting a Song and each Step. When Step is selected 068Excellen Step01 001 Displayed when you’ve passed the Step.
Using the Song Lesson Feature Practicing two or more Phrases Phrase Repeat You can practice a difficult phrase repeatedly by selecting a specific number of the Phrase Marks preprogrammed in the Preset Songs (excepting the Song numbers 001 and 141–202). You can confirm the Phrase Mark location in the Song Book (page 8). NOTE • Phrase Mark is a pre-programmed marker in certain Song data, which indicates a specific location in the Song. • Depending on the selected Song, some phrases include only one note.
Using the Song Lesson Feature Lesson 1—Listening In this Lesson, you need not play the keyboard. The model melody/chords of the part you selected will sound. Listen to it carefully and remember it well. When the Light Guide (Function 037; page 62) is on, the keys which are sounding will light. Lesson 2—Timing In this Lesson, simply concentrate on playing the notes with the correct timing. Play the keyboard at the time the keys light. Even if you play wrong notes, the correct notes will sound.
Using the Song Lesson Feature Turning the Guide Note off When the “Guide” function is on, you can hear the Guide note while you are practicing with Lesson 3 (Waiting), and this is ideal when you are not sure of which keys to play next. The Guide note will sound slightly behind the timing to indicate the correct note, when you fail to play the correct note with the correct timing. When you play the correct note with the correct timing, the Guide note will not sound and the playback continues.
Learning How to Use “Touch” Control (Touch Tutor) This learning feature lets you practice how hard or soft to play the keys for musical expression, referred to as “Touch” in this chapter, by playing back Song numbers 141 to 150 (in the “Touch Tutor” category). Playing back Songs from this category shows indications for the appropriate playing strength. Try playing according to the level displayed in the LCD as the Song progresses.
Hearing and Experiencing the Sound of the Chords (Chord Study) You can hear and experience the sound of the chords used in a typical performance by playing back Song numbers 151 to 162 (in the “Chord Study” category). Song numbers 151 to 157 are very simple Songs consisting of a single chord (C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am, Bm; respectively) played in various positions, letting you listen to and master the chords one by one.
Playing Chords along with Chord Progressions of a Song Song numbers 163 to 202 in the “Chord Progression” category are constructed from typical chord progressions. You can listen to and get a feel for the chord progressions by playing back the Song and playing the lighting keyboard. The number of keys that are indicated for you to play progress in sequence—from a single root note, to two notes, then three and four—getting you to gradually and naturally memorize the chords.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) This instrument includes an Auto Accompaniment feature that automatically plays appropriate “Styles” (rhythm + bass + chord accompaniment), controlled simply by playing only root note or all notes of a chord with your left hand. You can select how you want to play the chords from two ways: “Smart Chord,” which lets you play chords by playing a key with only one finger, and “Multi Finger,” which lets you play them normally, with all the constituent notes.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Playing Styles 02216Beat 1 Press the [STYLE] button, then use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] to select the desired Style. The Style List is provided on the front panel, or in the Style List (page 85). Flashes when sync start is on. 4 Play a key in the Auto Accompaniment range to start playback. Style Number 001BritRock Style Name Appears when Style mode is active.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) 6 Play a chord with your left hand to start Style Variations playback of the Intro. Each Style consists of "Sections" that allow you to vary the arrangement of the accompaniment to match the song you are playing. For example, play a C major chord. For information on how to enter chords, refer to page 47. Split Point ... default setting: 054 (F#2) INTRO This is used for the beginning of the Song.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Chord Types for Style Playback For users who are new to chords, this chart conveniently shows how to play common chords in the Auto Accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can also use the Chord Dictionary function (page 49) to find out how to play the chords. Since there are many useful chords and many different ways to use them musically, refer to commercially available chord books for further details.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Chords Heard When Smart Chord is Selected When the Fingering Type is “SmartChd,” if you set Smart Chord Key based on the composition of the score (page 44), play the root note in the Auto Accompaniment range. This lets you hear the respective chords below.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary The Dictionary function is useful when you know the name of a certain chord and want to quickly learn how to play it. Dict. 001 2-2. 1 Press and hold the [1 LISTENING 2 TIMING 3 WAITING] button for longer than a second to call up “Dict.” Press the key labeled “M7” in the section between “ ” and “ .” The notes you should play for the specified chord are lit. They are also shown in the keyboard display. “Dict.
Playing with Rhythm and Accompaniment (Styles) Using the Music Database If you have difficulty finding and selecting the desired Style and Voice, use this feature. From the Music Database, just selecting the favorite music genre calls up the ideal settings. 1 Press the [MUSIC DATABASE] button. Both the Auto Accompaniment and Synchro Start are automatically turned on. 001Jude Hey 2 Use the number buttons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO] to select the desired Music Database.
Recording Your Performance You can record up to 5 of your performances as User Songs (User 1–5: Song numbers 203–207). The recorded User Songs can be played back on the instrument. The recorded User Song can be played back in the same way as the preset Songs. Track Structure of a Song You can record your performance to the following two tracks of a User Song individually or simultaneously. Track 1: Your melody performance is recorded to this track.
Recording Your Performance Recording to a Specified Track 1 Make the desired settings, such as those of Voice or Style. If you want to record the melody performance, turn ACMP off (page 45). If you want to record Style playback, turn ACMP on (page 45). 2 While holding down the [REC] button, press the desired Track button 1 or 2 to engage the Record mode. If you want to record Style playback, make sure to select the Track 2.
Memorizing Your Favorite Panel Settings This instrument has a Registration Memory feature that lets you memorize your favorite settings for easy recall whenever they’re needed. Up to nine complete setups can be memorized and assigned to each number button 1–9. (Factory settings are recorded to 1-9.) Recalling Panel Settings from the Registration Memory 1 Press the [REGIST MEMORY] button. “LoadNo.?” appears on the display. LoadNo.
Memorizing Your Favorite Panel Settings Memorizing Panel Settings to the Registration Memory 1 Make the desired settings such as those for Voice and Style. 2 Deleting the Registration Memory 1 Hold down the [REGIST MEMORY] button for longer than a second. “MemNo.?” is shown in the display. Press and hold down the [REGIST MEMORY] button for longer than a second. MemNo.? “MemNo.?” appears on the display. MemNo.? Hold for longer than a second.
Selecting an EQ Setting for your Favorite Sound Six different master equalizer (EQ) settings let you create the optimum sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument’s internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several times until the “MasterEQ” (Function 025; page 61) item appears on the display. “MasterEQ” is shown in the display for a few seconds, and the current Master EQ type appears.
Connecting to Other Devices CAUTION • Before connecting, turn off the power of both this instrument and the external audio device. Also, before turning the power on or off, make sure to set all volume levels to minimum (0). Otherwise, damage to the devices, electrical shock, or even permanent hearing loss may occur.
Connecting to Other Devices Connecting to a Computer By connecting the [USB TO HOST] terminal of this instrument to a computer via a USB cable, you can perform the following convenient functions. USB terminal NOTE • While Storage Mode is set to on, you cannot play the instrument, nor can you transmit/receive MIDI or Audio data. Set Storage Mode to on only when transferring files.
Connecting to Other Devices Connecting a Smart Device By connecting a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet to the instrument, you can take advantage of various functions. For details on connections, refer to “Smart Device Connection Manual” on the website (page 8). For information about the compatible smart devices and apps, access the following page: https://www.yamaha.
Backup and Initialization Backup Parameters The following Backup parameters will be maintained even if the power is turned off. If you do not save a backup file on the computer, there is no problem if an error message is displayed, and you can ignore the message. NOTE Parameters backed up as needed • User Songs (page 51) • Style Number 206–215 (page 50) • The size of a backup file varies depending on the amount of data stored on the instrument. The maximum capacity is about 620KB.
The Functions The Functions settings provide access to a range of detailed instrument parameters such as Tuning, Split Point, Voices and Effects. 1 Press the [FUNCTION] button several 2 Set the value by using the number but- times until the desired item appears. tons [0]–[9], [+/YES], [-/NO]. Each time the [FUNCTION] button is pressed, the Function number increases one by one. To decrease the Function number by one, simultaneously hold down the [FUNCTION] button and press the [-/NO] button briefly.
The Functions Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Dual Voice (page 25) 008 Dual Voice D.Voice 001–622 * Determines the Dual Voice. 009 Volume D.Volume 000–127 * Determines the volume of the Dual Voice. 010 Octave D.Octave -2 – +2 * Determines the octave range for the Dual Voice. 011 Chorus Depth D.Chorus 000–127 * Determines how much of the Dual Voice’s signal is sent to the Chorus effect. Split Voice (page 25) 012 Split Voice S.
The Functions Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Metronome (page 24) 030 Time Signature Numerator TimeSigN 00–60 ** Determines the time signature of the Metronome. 031 Time Signature Denominator TimeSigD Half note, Quarter note, Eighth note, Sixteenth note ** Determines the length of each Metronome beat. 032 Metronome Volume MetroVol 000–127 100 Determines the volume of the Metronome.
The Functions Function Number Function name Display Range/Settings Default Value Descriptions Regist Freeze (page 54) 048 Style Freeze StyleFrz ON/OFF OFF When you want to call up the Registration Memory without overwriting the current Style setting, select “ON.” 049 Transpose Freeze TransFrz ON/OFF OFF When you want to call up the Registration Memory without overwriting the current Transpose setting, select “ON.
Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Possible Cause and Solution When the instrument is turned on or off, a popping sound is temporarily produced. This is normal and indicates that the instrument is receiving electrical power. When using a mobile phone, noise is produced. Using a mobile phone in close proximity to the instrument may produce interference. To prevent this, turn off the mobile phone or use it further away from the instrument.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution The volume is too soft. The sound quality is poor. The rhythm stops unexpectedly or will not play. The recorded data of the Song, etc. does not play correctly. • The LCD display suddenly goes dark, and all panel settings are reset. The batteries are low or dead. Replace all six batteries with completely new ones, or use the included AC adaptor. Power suddenly and unexpectedly turns off.
Song Book Sample This score is provided with the part of the Song Book (free downloadable scores). The Song Book contains not only the scores for all internal songs (excepting for a Demo Song and some Songs due to copyright issues) but also music terms and important points for your practice. To obtain this Song Book, access the Yamaha website and download it from the product web page. Yamaha Global Site https://www.yamaha.com * The Song Book is provided in English, French, German and Spanish.
Song Book Sample Before Playing... Sit Correctly Finger Numbering 3 2 4 3 2 4 5 5 1 1 Left Right Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Song No.004 Basic Für Elise With Step Map Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play. Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency. From here...
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic From here... Appendix ...to here Für Elise Basic ...
Song Book Sample Für Elise Basic Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand. ise Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” ed for this us erc ex Finge rs Song No.075 Right We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get started! You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Für Elise Basic Diligent Practice Time Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time. The melody will be built up little by little. Appendix Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Für Elise Basic Song No.004 Für Elise Basic M i d d l e Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” E A E A And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand. It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start. Don’t play the black keys too strongly. Appendix Diligent Practice Time Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Für Elise Basic First Half Review You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps? Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Für Elise Basic Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Left hand Jump to the next E! And again! Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” The first note has a staccato dot. Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note! M i d d l e E fingers! You can play t with only se the his “EEEEE!” The only note in this step is E! Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible.
Song Book Sample Song No.075 Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Für Elise Basic “Left! Right! Left! Right!” Play “D E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands. Have the next hand ready in position to play D so you won’t have to rush. Left Right Second Half Review Try playing all the way through the second half. Appendix As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps.
Voice List Maximum Polyphony The instrument has 48-note maximum polyphony. This means that it can play a maximum of up to 48 notes at once, regardless of what functions are used. Auto accompaniment uses a number of the available notes, so when auto accompaniment is used the total number of available notes for playing on the keyboard is correspondingly reduced. The same applies to the Split Voice and Song functions.
Voice List 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 Bank Select MIDI Program Voice Name MSB LSB Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 112 46 Pizzicato Strings 0 116 46 Orchestra Pizzicato Strings 0 113 41 Sweet! Violin 0 112 41 Violin 0 112 43 Cello 0 112 44 Contrabass 0 112 47 Harp 0 112 56 Orchestra Hit CHOIR 8 96 55 S.
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Voice List XGlite Voice List 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 291 292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 Bank Select MIDI Program Voice Name MSB LSB Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) XG PIANO 0 0 1 Grand Piano 0 1 1 Grand Piano KSP 0 40 1 Piano Strings 0 41 1 Dream 0 0 2 Bright Piano 0 1 2 Bright Piano KSP 0 0 3 Electric Grand Piano 0 1 3 Electric Grand
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Voice List 518 519 520 521 522 523 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 560 561 562 563 564 565 566 567 568 569 570 571 572 573 574 575 576 Bank Select MIDI Program Voice Name MSB LSB Change# (0–127) (0–127) (1–128) 0 0 96 Sweep Pad XG SYNTH EFFECTS 0 0 97 Rain 0 64 97 Harmo Rain 0 65 97 African Wind 0 66 97 Carib 0 0 98 Sound Track 0 27 98 Prologue 0 0 99 Crystal 0 12 99 Synth Drum Comp 0 14 99 Popc
Standard Kit 1 List • For drum kits other than Standard Kit 1, refer to “Drum Kit List” on the website (page 8).
Song List Song Name Demo 001 Demo (Yamaha Original) POP Song No. Song Name 038 The Polovetsian Dances (A. Borodin) 039 Die Moldau (B. Smetana) 040 Salut d'Amour op.12 (E. Elgar) 002 Happy (Pharrell Williams) 041 Humoresques (A. Dvořák) 003 It's My Life (Jon Bon Jovi/Martin Sandberg/Richie Sambora) 042 Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) (A. Dvořák) 004 Viva La Vida (Guy Berryman/Jon Buckland/Will Champion/Chris Martin) 043 Sicilienne/Fauré (G. Fauré) 044 Swan Lake (P. I.
Song List Song No. 079 Song Name Turkish March (Basic) (W. A. Mozart) 123 Song Name Scarborough Fair (Traditional) 080 Turkish March (Advanced) (W. A. Mozart) 124 Three Blind Mice (Traditional) 081 Ode to Joy (Basic) (L. v. Beethoven) 125 Battle Hymn of the Republic (Traditional) 082 Ode to Joy (Advanced) (L. v. Beethoven) 126 My Darling Clementine (P. Montrose) 083 The Entertainer (Basic) (S. Joplin) 127 The Cuckoo (Traditional) 084 The Entertainer (Advanced) (S.
Style List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 Style Name 8BEAT BritPopRock 8BeatModern Cool8Beat Happy8Beat Shake8Beat BoyBandPop SweetPop ContemporaryRock StadiumRock 70sRock HardRock 1 60sGuitarPop 8BeatAdria 60s8Beat 8Beat OffBeat Folkrock 60sRock HardRock 2 RockShuffle 8BeatRock 16BEAT 16Beat DancehallPop CinematicPop PopShuffle GuitarPop 16BeatUptempo KoolShuffle HipHopLight BALLAD 70sGlamPiano EpicDiv
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Music Database List MDB Name MDB No. MDB Name MDB No.
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Effect Type List Harmony Types No. Harmony Type 001 Duet 002 Trio 003 Block 004 Country 005 Octave 006 Trill 1/4 note 007 Trill 1/6 note Description If you want to sound one of the harmony types 01–05, play keys to the right side of the Split Point while playing chords in the left side of the keyboard after turning Auto Accompaniment on. One, two or three notes of harmony are automatically added to the note you play.
Effect Type List Arpeggio Types Appendix Arpeggio No.
Effect Type List Reverb Types No. 01–04 Reverb Type Description Hall 1–4 Concert hall reverb. 05 Cathedral Rich reverb simulating the acoustics of a cathedral. Good for pipe organ sounds. 06–08 Room 1–3 Small room reverb. 09–10 Stage 1–2 Reverb for solo instruments. 11–12 Plate 1–2 Simulated steel plate reverb. Off No effect. 13 Chorus Types No. 1–3 4–5 6 Chorus Type Description Chorus 1–3 Conventional chorus program with rich, warm chorusing.
Effect Type List No. 33 DSP Type Tempo-synchronized auto pan. 34 Echo Two delayed sounds (L and R), and independent feedback delays for L and R. 35 Cross Delay The feedback of the two delayed sounds is crossed. 36 Compressor Medium Compressor with medium setting. 37 3Band EQ A mono EQ with adjustable LOW, MID, and HIGH equalization. 38 Harmonic Enhancer Adds new harmonics to the input signal to make the sound stand out.
Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) Size/Weight Weight Keyboard Control Interface Display Panel Tone Generation Number of Keys Touch Response Light Guide Type Backlight Language Language Tone Generation Technology Polyphony (max.
Specifications AC Adaptor Power Supply Power Supply Batteries Power Consumption Auto Power Off Included Accessories Users within U.S or Europe: PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Others: PA-3C,PA-130 or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha Six 1.5 V “AA” size alkaline (LR6), manganese (R6) or six 1.
Index A F O A-B Repeat ..............................34 AC Adaptor .............................. 14 Arpeggio ............................ 16, 28 Arpeggio Type ...................29, 90 Arpeggio Velocity.....................61 Articulation......................... 16, 27 Audio Device ...........................56 Auto Accompaniment.........21, 45 Auto Accompaniment Range ...45 AUTO FILL...............................46 Auto Power Off................... 15, 63 AUX IN.....................................
Index Time Signature ........................24 Timing................................20, 39 Touch Response......................26 Touch Tutor ..............................41 Track ..................................51, 52 Transpose ................................60 Troubleshooting .......................64 Tuning ......................................60 U USB Audio Interface ................57 USB TO HOST ........................57 User Song ...............................51 V Voice...................
Credits and Copyrights for the preset Songs Bad Romance Words and Music by Stefani Germanotta and Nadir Khayat Copyright (c) 2009 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and House Of Gaga Publishing Inc. All Rights Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved Duele El Corazon Words and Music by Enrique Iglesias, M.
Something Just Like This Words and Music by Andrew Taggart, Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion Copyright (c) 2017 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EMI April Music Inc., Nice Hair Publishing and Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd. All Rights on behalf of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EMI April Music Inc. and Nice Hair Publishing Administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, 424 Church Street, Suite 1200, Nashville, TN 37219 All Rights on behalf of Universal Music Publishing MGB Ltd.
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