Yamaha PSR-295, PSR-293 Types Of Songs, Using Songs Quick Guide, Preset Song Categories

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Using Songs Quick Guide

Types Of Songs

The following three types of songs can be used by the DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293.
● Preset Songs (the 30 songs built into the instrument)	Song numbers 001	– 030.
● User Songs (recordings of your own performances)	Song numbers 031	– 035.
● External song ﬁles (song data transferred from a computer*) ...	Song numbers 036	–.

*The Accessory CD-ROM includes a selection of 70 MIDI songs. See page 68 for instructions on how to transfer the songs to the instrument.

The different types of songs can be saved to different song numbers. The chart below shows the basic DGX-205/203 and PSR-295/293 processes ﬂow for using the preset songs, user songs, and external song ﬁles – from storage to play- back.

Your own performance

Record

(page 39)

Computer

External song ﬁle

Transfer

(page 68)

DGX-205/203, PSR-295/293

Song Storage locations

Preset Songs		User Songs		Flash Memory
(001 – 030)		(031 – 035)		(036 – 134)

The 30 songs		Stored in the		Save to inter-
built into the		internal ﬂash		nal ﬂash mem-
instrument.		memory.		ory. Currently
				available.

External song ﬁles can be saved to ﬂash memory (036 –).

NOTE

•Different ﬂash memory areas are used to store user songs and external song ﬁles trans- ferred from a computer. User songs cannot be directly transferred to the external song ﬁle ﬂash memory area, and vice versa.

Play

●Preset Song Categories

The 30 preset songs have been organized into 8 categories that make it easier to select appropriate songs for lessons. Refer to this chart when selecting songs.

	Category	Number	Ideal for …
	Favorites	001 – 003	Popular songs, for people who want to play pops.

	Easy Play	004 – 008	Right-hand melody songs. Ideal for beginner lessons.

	Pianist	009 – 013	Folk songs arranged for piano. For people who want to play in a
	Pianist	009 – 013	classic style.
			classic style.

	Organist	014 – 016	Players who enjoy the rich resonance of organ pieces.

	Advanced	017 – 021	Lively tunes … when it’s time to move up from one-hand lessons.

	Band Play	022 – 024	Slow ballads. Experience the role of the pianist in an ensemble.

	Duet	025 – 027	Songs made up of two right-hand melodies.

	Holidays	028 – 030	Songs for anyone who wants to expand their repertoire.

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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 LevelMusic Rest Supplied AccessoriesInsert 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 TerminalsVoice Category List Panel Controls and TerminalsREC, 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 keyboardPerformance assistant Technology Quick Guide The Easy Way To Play PianoExternal 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 041031 Folk GtrSelect 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 StopListen to the song Select and Listen To a SongSong displayed here can be played Preset Song Categories Using Songs Quick GuideTypes Of Songs Select a song for your lesson LondondeLesson 1 Waiting 011Select a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide Use the Lesson Mode button to select LessonLesson 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 Backup and InitializationInitialization Basic Operation Basic Operation and DisplaysDisplay 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 HarmVolStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Setting the Split PointPlay 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 What Is MIDI? Connecting To a ComputerPerformance 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 How can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 Playback response is delayedCannot 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 ListSong List Preset SongsMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Chorus Types Effect Type ListHarmony Types Reverb TypesYamaha Midi Implementation Chart02Chorus2 Midi Data Format03Flanger1 Panel controls and terminals IndexStyle 13, 24, 28 IndexSibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english