LISTENING TO THE SONG
If you have selected a song you are familiar with, you may want to play by yourself right away. However you may want to listen to the song first before playing it.
To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button. The CA piano will start playing back the selected song. You can adjust the speed or tempo of the song by using the VALUE buttons while holding down the TEMPO button. While you are listening you can select a different Concert Magic song by using the VALUE buttons.
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You probably noticed that the circles in the LCD display turn into smaller plus signs as the song is played back. This is called the Note Navigator. These circles and plus signs provide a visual guide that shows you when to press the next key. The space between the circles and position of the circles in the LCD shows you the approximate timing between each key press.
The key to performing using Concert Magic is to know the rhythm of the song. The Note Navigator provides a rough outline of the songs rhythm, that will help you to learn the song’s rhythm and then perform it by yourself.
If you want to listen to a different song, press the key to which your desired song is assigned while holding down the CONCERT MAGIC button. To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button.
When you are finished listening to the song, press the PLAY/STOP
button again to stop.
PERFORMING A SONG
Now you’re ready to play yourself.
Tap out the rhythm of the selected song on any one of the 88 black or white keys on the piano’s keyboard.
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