Roland HP-7/3 Using Metronome and Rhythm, Changing the keyboard’s split point, Changing the tempo

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Chapter 2. Performance

■Changing the keyboard’s split point

You can change the location where the keyboard is divided (the split point) within

the range of B1 through B6.

1 While continuing to hold the [Split] button, press the key that you want

to specify as the split point.

The key you pressed becomes the split point, and belongs to the left-hand section of the keyboard.

You can also change the setting by pressing the [+] or [-] button while continuing to hold down the [Split] button.

If you hold down the [Split] button and simultaneously press the [+] and [-] buttons, the setting will return to its original value (F#3).

fig.disp-splitpoint

Using Metronome and Rhythm

■Sounding the metronome

The HP-7/3 features a built-in metronome.

While a song plays back, the metronome will sound at the tempo and time signature (Beat) of that song.

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The setting is at “F#3” when the piano is powered up.

The split point key is displayed as follows.

Display

C

d_

d

E_

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter

C

D

D

E

name

 

 

 

 

 

Display

E

F

F

 

 

G

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letter

E

F

F

G

name

Display

A_

A

b_

b

Letter

A

A

B

B

name

When you continue holding the [Split] button, the currently specified split point value will be displayed.

It is not possible to sound the metronome and rhythm (p. 20) simultaneously.

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Sounding the metronome

1 Press the [ (Metronome)] button.

The metronome will sound.

The button’s indicator flashes in red and green in time with the beat selected at that time. The indicator lights in red on the downbeats, and in green on weak beats.

Changing the tempo

2 Press the [+] or [-] button to adjust the tempo.

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Contents Pursuing the playing feel of a grand piano Main FeaturesAdjustable music stand HP-7 Piano songs built-inPage Important Safety Instructions Protect the unit from strong impact. Do not drop it Never climb on top of, nor place heavy objects on the unit Maintenance Power SupplyPlacement Additional PrecautionsContents Recorder Panel DescriptionsFront Panel Piano CustomizeRear Panel HP-7 HP-3Before You Start Playing Connecting Headphones Opening/Closing the LidTurning the Power On and Off Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceAbout the Pedals Stopping the playback Listening to Built-in SongsSelecting a song and playing it Choosing the song to play backPress the Game button Playing the Note-guessing GamePlaying back Ending the gameSelecting a tone group PerformancePerforming with a Variety of Sounds Selecting variation tonesPlaying Two Sounds Together Dual Performance Hold down the Transpose button, and press the Split buttonPress the + or button to change the value Changing tone played by the right hand Press the Split buttonChanging tone played by the left hand Press the Tone buttonSounding the metronome Using Metronome and RhythmChanging the keyboard’s split point Sounding the metronomeHold down the Rhythm/Beat button, and press the + or Button Changing the metronome and rhythm volumeChanging the beat of metronome Stopping the metronomeChanging the beat of rhythm Playing rhythmPlaying rhythm Changing the rhythmAdding richness to the sound Chorus Applying Effects to the SoundAdding reverberation to the sound Reverb Changing the amount of effect appliedTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Transpose Fig.panel2-6Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Key Touch Indicator SettingsPress the Key Touch button Lid Button Indicator SettingHammer Button Press the Hammer buttonChanging the Tempo Adding a count-in to match the timing Count-InPress the 1 or 2 button Playing Each Hand SeparatelySelecting the part that you yourself will play Playing back a songRecording Your Performance If you see the followingRecording a New Song Recording Along with the Rhythm Selecting the tone and rhythm for recordingSelecting the song to record Recording Along with a Song1 6, 8 4, 7 Selecting the track to recordSelecting and Recording the Track for Each Hand Separately Fig.panel4-4Erasing a song Erasing Recorded PerformancesErasing a performance from the specified track Hold down the Song/Tempo button and press the Rec buttonChanging Various Settings Making Detailed Settings FunctionChanging the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Tuning to other instruments’ Pitches Master Tuning Changing the temperamentTonic Setting the tuning curve Stretch Tuning Disabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel LockApplying the damper pedal to Left-hand keyboard area Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Connection examplesConnecting Midi Devices Setting various functionsWhat’s MIDI? Value Power-up default setting Midi send channel settingsSwitching Local Control on Off Transmitting a performance You recordedTroubleshooting Case Cause/RemedyError Messages/Other Messages Display MeaningTone List Split Off Split OnBuilt-in Song List Song Song Name Composer CopyrightFarewell to the Piano Beethoven Rhythm List Beat Rhythm Rhythm NameEasy Operation List Hold down the button and press the or + buttonMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index MidiMemo Information AfricaAvis Contents Name Qty

HP-7/3 specifications

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