Yamaha PSR-E303, YPT-300 owner manual About chords, Chord names

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Playing Auto Accompaniment Chords

■About chords

Playing two or more notes together simultaneously creates a “chord.”

Playing a note together with two other notes spaced three notes (steps) apart—such as the

 

 

 

notes C, E and G—creates a harmonious sound. Chords like these are called “triads” and

 

 

 

they play an important role in most music.

3rd

Root

3rd

 

 

 

 

Taking the chord above as an example, the lowest note of this triad is called the “root note.” This is the central note sound, and it supports or anchors the rest of the notes chord.

You’ll notice that the middle note of the chord above (E) is the third step in the succession of scale notes—C, D, then E. There are two types of “thirds” in chords: major thirds and minor thirds.

Major third—four half steps from the root

Minor third—three half steps from the root

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ll also alter the top note of our original chord and make three additional chords, as shown below. (The captions indi- cate the intervals between each of the notes.)

 

◆ Major chord

◆ Minor chord

◆ Augmented chord

◆ Diminished chord

 

 

 

 

 

CM

 

 

 

 

 

Cm

 

 

 

 

 

Caug

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cdim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minor 3rd

 

Major 3rd

Major 3rd

 

 

Minor 3rd

 

Major 3rd

 

 

 

 

 

Major 3rd

 

Minor 3rd

 

 

Minor 3rd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The basic characteristics of the chord sound are same, no matter if we change the order of the notes from bottom to top, or if we add other same name notes in different octaves. Beautiful sounding harmonies can be built in this manner, and emotional music can be created by playing different chords one after the other according to commonly accepted rules.

Harmony determines the nature of chords, and music is created based on harmony.

●Chord names

From the chord name, you can tell at a glance what type of chord it is and which notes make up the chord. Understanding the basic structure of chords is very useful—once you’re familiar with this, you’ll be quickly and easily play chords by looking at the names that appear above the notation.

Cm

Root note

Chord type

●Chord types (These chords are among those that can be recognized by the Fingered method.)

Suspended 4 th

 

7 th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minor 7 th

 

Major 7 th

 

 

Csus4

 

 

 

 

 

C7

 

 

 

 

 

Cm7

 

 

 

 

 

CM7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect 5th

 

 

 

 

Perfect 4th

Flatted 7th

Major chord

 

Flatted 7th

 

 

 

Minor chord

 

Major 7th

 

 

 

Major chord

Minor/major 7 th

7 th, flatted 5 th

Minor 7 th, flatted 5 th

7 th, suspended 4 th

 

 

CmM7

 

 

 

 

 

(b5)

 

 

 

 

 

(b5)

 

 

 

C7sus4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C7

 

 

 

 

 

Cm7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Major 7th

Minor chord

Flatted 5th

 

 

7th chord

Flatted 5th

Minor 7th chord

 

Flatted 7th

Suspended 4th chord

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Contents Page Please Keep this Manual FCC Information U.S.A Precautions Saving and backing up your data Panel logos Supplied AccessoriesContents Using Batteries Setting UpPower Requirements Using an AC Power AdaptorTurn on the power Using the Midi TerminalsMake all necessary connections Before turning the power on Front Panel Panel Controls and Terminals@1 @2 @3 @4@5 @6@7 Flute Try playing a variety of instrument VoicesPress the Voice button Select a VoicePress the Dual ON/OFF button to turn the Dual function on Playing Two Voices Simultaneously-DualSelect a Dual Voice Select a Split Voice Press the Split ON/OFF button to turn the Split function onPress the Voice button Select the desired Drum kit Playing the Grand Piano VoiceDrum kits Press the Portable Grand buttonDrum Kit List Try out each keyPress the Sound Effect KIT button Quick Guide Fun SoundsTempo Set the metronome tempo by using the number buttons 0-9, +Start the metronome Press the TEMPO/TAP button to display the tempoAppears Set the time signature by using the number buttons 0-9, +Set the metronome volume by using the number buttons 0-9, + Press the Function button a number of times until MetroVolPress the START/STOP button Select the desired Song by using the number buttons 0-9, +Select and Listen to a Specific Song Press the Song buttonSong List Other OperationsHH Light Selecting a rhythm of a StylePress the Style button Select a StyleTurn Sync Start on Playing with a StyleSplit Point Auto Accompani Ment range Start recording Recording Your PerformanceStop recording Recording to a specified trackUser Specify the track you want to recordRecording to Track Press and hold the REC button for longer than a second Deleting User SongsPress the +/YES button Initialization Backup and InitializationBackup Backup ClearBasic Operation Basic Operation and DisplaysPress a button to select a basic function BritePno003 Select the desired Song for your lesson Song LessonLesson 1 Listen & Learn Yamaha Education SuiteStart Lesson Stop the Lesson modeNo LPart Select the part you want to practiceGrade Lesson 2 TimingR3 Waiting Lesson 3 WaitingSong Volume Song settingsChanging the Melody Voice Mute Set the Song Volume by pressing the number buttons 0- 9, +SongVol Repeat Practice Makes PerfectOFF Repeat Adding Harmony Play With a Variety of EffectsTrio Hall2 Adding ReverbTo add Reverb Select a Reverb TypeOFF Sustain Adding ChorusAdding Panel Sustain Chorus1Touch Response Handy Performance FeaturesSetting the Touch Sensitivity Touch Response SensitivityTranspose Setting the Split PointTranspos SprnoSax TuningOne Touch Setting TuningChanging the tempo of the Song/Style Adjusting the Voice ParametersVarious ways to start and stop Style playback Style Auto Accompaniment FunctionsStarting Style playback Play the Ending and Stop Stop and Enter Sync Start ModeStopping Style playback Immediate StopTurn Sync Start on Pattern Variation SectionsPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Press the MAIN/AUTO Fill buttonSet the Style volume by using the number buttons 0-9, + Adjusting the Style VolumeStyleVol Easy Chords Standard Chords Playing Auto Accompaniment ChordsEasy Chords Standard ChordsChord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Chord C Display Recognized Standard Chords ChartDict Looking up Chords Using the Chord DictionaryChord names About chordsSelect the item and change the value Function SettingsSet the value by using the number but- tons 0-9, + Function Setting ListVolume About Midi What is MIDI?What You Can Do With Midi Midi settings Local SettingsChart of PC Settings External Clock SettingsPC Mode OFF PC modePSR-E303/YPT-300 Panel Setting Transmission Initial Send Remote Control of Midi DevicesRemote control keys Connecting a personal computer Installing Musicsoft DownloaderTransferring data from a computer Using Transferred Songs for LessonsProblem Possible Cause and Solution TroubleshootingMaximum Polyphony Voice ListVoice List Chromatic Ensemble Synth Effects Sound Effects Midi Drum Kit ListDrum Kit List Maou Style Style Name Beat Style ListHarmony Types Effect Type ListYamaha Midi Implementation ChartOmni Poly Effect map Midi Data FormatPanel Controls SpecificationsPanel Controls and Terminals IndexIndex Limited Warranty North America WD56610

PSR-E303, YPT-300 specifications

The Yamaha YPT-300 and PSR-E303 are two notable models in Yamaha's extensive lineup of portable keyboards, designed to provide users with a versatile instrument suitable for both beginners and more experienced musicians. These keyboards incorporate a variety of features and technologies that make them appealing to a wide audience.

One of the standout features of both models is the comprehensive range of 61 semi-weighted keys, which offer a responsive touch and allow for expressive performances. The keyboards come equipped with a variety of voices, boasting over 500 instrument sounds. This diverse array includes everything from traditional piano and strings to modern synths and percussion, providing users with plenty of options to explore different musical styles.

Accompanying the extensive sound palette is a broad selection of accompaniment styles, with over 200 preset styles that allow users to play along with a full band sound. This feature is particularly beneficial for practice sessions, composing, or simply enjoying music in a more engaging way. The Smart Chord function further enhances the playing experience by allowing users to play complex chords with a simple finger placement, making it easier for beginners to create rich harmonic sounds.

In terms of educational features, both the YPT-300 and PSR-E303 include a built-in lesson function. This function helps users learn to play popular songs with ease through visual aids and simplified note guidance. The Performance Assistant technology is another innovative element, which prevents mistakes during play by ensuring that only musically relevant notes are sounded, a great tool for building confidence.

For connectivity, both models are equipped with a headphone jack for private practice, as well as MIDI connectivity that allows for integration with music production software and other digital instruments. The USB-to-host port is also a significant feature, enabling users to connect the keyboards to a computer or tablet, opening up a wide range of possibilities for music creation and recording.

Overall, the Yamaha YPT-300 and PSR-E303 are packed with features designed to inspire and assist musicians of all levels. With their user-friendly interface, extensive sound libraries, and versatile functionalities, these keyboards serve as a perfect gateway for anyone looking to explore the world of music.
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