Roland HP-7/3 Playing Each Hand Separately, Selecting the part that you yourself will play

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Chapter 3. Playing Along with the Built-in Songs

Playing Each Hand Separately

The built-in songs allow you to select the performance part that will be played back.

The left-hand performance of the built-in songs is assigned to the [1] button, while the right-hand performance is assigned to the [2] button. The place where each part of the performance is held is called a “track,” and the [1] and [2] buttons are called “track buttons.”

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Track buttons

Left-hand Right-hand

Part Part

Here’s how to practice each hand separately along with the song.

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First select the song that you want to play back (p. 13).

Selecting the part that you yourself will play

1 Press the [1] or [2] button.

The indicator of the button you’ve pressed goes out, and the sound of the selected part will no longer be heard.

For example, if you want to practice the right hand, press button [2] and get its indicator to go dark.

When you play back the song, the right-hand performance will not sound. Practice your right-hand performance along with the left-hand playback.

Playing back a song

2 Press the [ (Play)] button.

The song will begin playing back.

The part you selected in step 1 will not sound.

Once again press the button you selected in step 1. The button’s indicator will light, and the sound will be heard once again.

Even while the song is playing, you can press the track buttons to mute or un-mute the sound.

Stopping the song

3 Press the [ (Play)] button.

The song will stop.

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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 LidAbout the Pedals Turning the Power On and OffAdjusting the Sound’s Volume and Brilliance 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 tonesPress the + or button to change the value Playing Two Sounds Together Dual PerformanceHold down the Transpose button, and press the Split button 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.panel2-6Press the Key Touch button Adjusting the Keyboard Touch Key TouchIndicator Settings 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 the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Changing Various SettingsMaking Detailed Settings Function Tonic Tuning to other instruments’ Pitches Master TuningChanging the temperament Applying the damper pedal to Left-hand keyboard area Setting the tuning curve Stretch TuningDisabling Everything Except Piano Play Panel Lock Connecting to Audio Equipment Connecting External DevicesConnecting to a Computer Connection examplesWhat’s MIDI? Connecting Midi DevicesSetting various functions 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

The Roland HP-7/3 is a distinguished addition to the line of digital pianos that has garnered acclaim for its blend of innovative technology, exceptional sound quality, and user-friendly design. Tailored for both beginners and advanced players, this instrument offers an immersive playing experience that mirrors the nuances of an acoustic piano.

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