Optimus 970 owner manual Using Auto Accompaniment, Using FILL-IN, Concert Chord

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Using FILL-IN

The FILL-IN feature lets you insert a short (1- to 2-measure) variation in the beat pattern of a selected auto-rhythm.

Simply press and release SYNCHRO/ FILL-INwhile the auto-rhythm is play- ing.

VOLUME SYNCHRO/ START/ TEMPO

FILL-IN STOP

TRANSPOSE/TU

The Concertmate 970 inserts a 1- to 2- measure variation, then the original rhythm automatically resumes at the end of the current measure.

USING AUTO

ACCOMPANIMENT

The 18 keys on the left side of the key- board with note labels above them are called accompaniment keys.

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Accompaniment

Keys

You can set the Concertmate 970 to play two different types of auto accom- paniment using the accompaniment keys.

•Concert Chord — lets you play chords on the accompaniment keys using chord formations of from one to four notes. The num- ber of keys you press determines the type of chord that plays (see “Concert Chord” on Page 17).

•Standard Fingering — lets you play chords on the accompani- ment keys using standard chord formations of three or four notes (see “Standard Fingering” on Page 19).

Notes:

•You can use the Concertmate 970’s rhythm controls (FILL-INand SYNCHRO) with both types of auto accompaniment.

•After you press the auto accompa- niment keys, the Concertmate 970 plays the same chord until you press other keys to play a different chord or you press START/STOP.

Concert Chord

The concert chord method lets begin- ning keyboard players easily select and play a chord.

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