Yamaha PSR-295, PSR-293 Easy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide, Press the START/STOP button

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The Easy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide

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Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button to turn the function on or off.

Icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on.

4 Press the [START/STOP] button.

Song playback will begin.

Use the [MASTER VOLUME] control to adjust the overall volume.

Adjust volume

5 Play on the keyboard.

To begin, try to feel the rhythm of the song. Then, with your hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands (any notes will do).

Sounds like you’re playing the right notes!

You will get even better results if you match your left-hand rhythm to the rhythm of the chord indica- tor in the display.

How does it sound? You’ll get acceptable results no matter where you play thanks to performance assistant technology!

Next try the three playing methods illustrated below. Different ways of playing produce different results.

Play with the left and right hands at the same timing – type 1.

Play with the left and right hands at the same timing – type 2.

Play alternately with the left and right hands – type 3.

Play 3 notes at once with your right hand.

Play 1 note at a time with your right hand (for example: index finger middle finger ring finger).

Play 3 notes at once with your right hand.

Once you get a feel for it, try playing chords with your left hand and a melody with your right … or any other combination.

Song playback will stop automatically when the song has played all the way through.

You can also stop playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. When you want to end performance assistant technology operation press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button.

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Contents Page Model Serial No Purchase Date Special Message SectionLead-in to co-axial type cable FCC Information U.S.APrecautions Saving and backing up your data LocationXGlite Copyright NoticePanel logos GM System LevelSupplied Accessories Music RestInsert the music rest Performance assistant technology Special features of the DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293Contents AC outlet Setting UpPower Requirements PA-5D orMake all necessary connections Before turning the power on Setting UpSong Category List Style Category List Display Panel Controls and TerminalsPanel Controls and Terminals Voice Category ListREC, 1 5, a buttons 001 DontKnowTwinkle Play With Both HandsSounds like you’re playing the right notes Easy Way To Play Piano Quick GuidePress the START/STOP button Play on the keyboardQuick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Performance assistant TechnologyExternal Songs and the performance assistant technology 090 TempoChange the Song Tempo Play the Demo SongSelect the voice you want to play FluteSelect and Play a Voice Main Press the Voice button108 MarimbaVibes Play Two Voices Simultaneously DualPress the Split button FngrBassPlay Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands Split 041Folk Gtr 031Select the desired split voice Touch Response GrandPnoPlay the Grand Piano Voice Pitch Bend DGX-205/203 onlySound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Drum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on080 8BtModrnPopBossa Play Along With Auto Accompaniment StyleStart style playback by playing a chord in the accompani Styles Auto Accompaniment Quick GuidePress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Press the Sync Start buttonPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button to end HarmonyQuick Guide Styles Auto Accompaniment Play along with the stylePlay a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard Press and hold the Harmony button for longer than a secondSelect a harmony type Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 onImmediate Start Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style PlaybackPlay the Ending and Stop Stop and Enter Synchro Start ModeTap Start Immediate StopSelect and Listen To a Song Listen to the songSong displayed here can be played Using Songs Quick Guide Preset Song CategoriesTypes Of Songs Select a song for your lesson LondondeLesson 1 Waiting 011Use the Lesson Mode button to select Lesson Select a Song For a Lesson Quick GuideLesson Select the song and part you want to practice steps 1 Press the Lesson Mode button twice to start LessonYourTemp Quick Guide Select a Song For a LessonPress the Lesson Repeat & Learn button during a lesson Press the Lesson Mode button three times to start LessonMinusOne Practice Makes Perfect Repeat and Learn004 Using the Easy Song ArrangerRiversid PopShfPress and hold the Voice button for longer than a second TchPolisChange a Song’s Style Quick Guide Select a voiceSpecify tracks and record Track ConfigurationMelody Chords StyleSelect the tracks you want to record to and confirm your Recording ProcedureUser RECStop recording by pressing the START/STOP or REC Recording will start when you play on the keyboardWhen the recording is done … Quick Guide Record Your Own PerformanceTrack Clear Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song ClrUser1ClrTr1 Song Clear Deleting User SongsBackup and Initialization BackupInitialization Basic Operation and Displays Basic OperationDisplay Basic Operation and Displays → 0 → Will appear on the dis- play after a brief delayDisplay Items Hall3 Handy Performance FeaturesStyleVol Hall2Adding Chorus Handy Performance Features ReferenceChorus1 Chorus2Metronome Reference Handy Performance FeaturesTimeSig MtrVolTouch Response Sensitivity One Touch SettingMedium GrandPno SweetSprPanel Sustain Adjusting the Voice ParametersAdjusting the Harmony Volume HarmVolSetting the Split Point Style Auto-accompaniment FunctionsPlay Only the Style Rhythm Accompaniment range Adjusting the Style VolumePlay a Style With Chords but No Rhythm Stop Accompaniment Reference Style Auto-accompaniment FunctionsEasy Chords Standard Chords Split point default 54/F#2Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords Style Auto-accompaniment Functions ReferenceAll chords in the chart are C-root chords Individual notes of chord keyboard Looking Up Chords Using the Chord DictionaryDict Notation of chordReading Chord Names Chord BasicsMuting Independent Song Parts Song VolumeSongVol RepeatChange the Key Of a Song TuningReference Song Settings Transpos048 Song Settings ReferenceStrings Change the Melody VoiceBank number Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsSaving Settings to the Registration Memory BankRecalling a Registration Memory Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings ReferenceCurrent item Function settingsLocating and Editing the Function Settings Decrease a Increase a Value by Turn a settingFunction Setting List Function settings ReferenceReference Function settings Connecting To a Computer What Is MIDI?Performance data of the keyboard contains USB Connection Midi SettingsReference Connecting To a Computer USB PrecautionsPC Mode = OFF PC modeMidi PC Mode Settings For Computer Connection Connecting To a Computer ReferenceRefer to the step #1 #9 Transferring Song Files From a ComputerClick the Flash Memory Close the window to end the Musicsoft DownloaderCD-ROM Contents Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideSystem Requirements Software InstallationAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Install the softwareRestart the computer Reference Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideInstalling the driver on Windows Click NextAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Software Licensing Agreement Troubleshooting Playback response is delayed How can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98Cannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Specifications Panel Voice List Voice ListXGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List Voice ListString Synth Effects Midi Drum Kit ListDrum Kit List 8BEAT Style ListPreset Songs Song ListMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Chorus Types Effect Type ListHarmony Types Reverb TypesYamaha Midi Implementation ChartMidi Data Format 02Chorus203Flanger1 Panel controls and terminals IndexStyle 13, 24, 28 IndexSibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english