Yamaha DGX-305, DGX-505 manual Easy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide, Press the START/STOP button

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The Easy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide

The indicator flashes in response to the song chord data.

ON/OFF

“ON” will appear when the perfor- mance assistant technology is on. Pressing the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT] button alternates between “ON” and “OFF.” Make sure this is “ON” when you intend to use the performance assistant technology.

The currently selected type is shown.

The [-] button selects the CHORD type and the [+] button selects the MEL- ODY type. The graphic knob in the display will indicate the selected setting.

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 rhythm of the cord indi- cator in the display.

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

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 mid- dle 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.

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Contents Page Disposal Notice Battery NoticeModel Serial No Purchase Date Lead-in to co-axial type cable Entsorgung leerer Batterien nur innerhalb DeutschlandsPrecautions Backing up the SmartMedia Saving and backing up your dataPanel logos Copyright NoticeGM System Level XGliteAbout the Supplied CD-ROM Supplied AccessoriesAll you need is one finger Special features of the DGX-505/305Contents Power Requirements Setting UpPA-5D or AC outletSetting Up Connecting to a computer USB terminal Insert the music rest Music RestSong Category List Panel Controls and TerminalsStyle Category List 0LESSON Repeat & Learn button 1PERFORMANCE Assistant button@9MAIN/AUTO Fill / f button Panel Controls and TerminalsDisplay Voice Category List Press the Song button Chord Type Play With Both HandsSelect a song Press the Performance Assistant buttonEasy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide Indicator flashes in response to the song chord dataPress the START/STOP button Play on the keyboardQuick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Melody Type Play With One FingerPress the + button Sounds like a melodyYou Want To Play With the Correct Rhythm Displaying the ScoreYou Want To Play Jazzy Ad-lib Lines Playing With a Jazz FeelExternal Songs and the performance assistant technology Secret Of the performance assistant technologySong PlaybackPlay the Demo Song Change the Song TempoPress the Demo button Try playing the keyboardPress and hold the Function button for longer than a second Select a display languagePress Exit to return to the Main display Language item Currently selected languagePress the Voice button Select and Play a Voice MainSelect the voice you want to play Play the keyboardPress the Dual button Play Two Voices Simultaneously DualPress and hold the Voice button for longer than a second Press the Voice button againPress the Split button Play Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands SplitTry Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide Select the desired split voice Press the Voice button twice morePitch Bend Play the Grand Piano VoiceTouch Response Press the Portable Grand buttonSound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Drum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 onPress the Style button Play Along With Auto Accompaniment StyleSelect a style Press the START/STOP button againPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Quick Guide Styles Auto AccompanimentPress the Sync Start button Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompaniStyles Auto Accompaniment Quick Guide HarmonyPlay along with the style Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button to endSelect a harmony type Press and hold the Harmony button for longer than a secondPress the Exit button Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 onImmediate Start Variety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style PlaybackTap Start Stop and Enter Synchro Start ModeFollowing three methods can be used to stop style playback Immediate StopListen to the song Select and Listen To a SongRotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to Song displayed here can be playedTypes Of Songs Preset Song CategoriesFollow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on Using Songs Quick GuideDisplaying the Song Score Press the Score button and a single-staff score will appearDisplay the Lyrics Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics DisplayPress the Lyrics button Number NameLesson 1 Waiting Lesson procedure is as followsSelect a song for your lesson Select the part you want to practicePress the Lesson Mode button to select Lesson Use the Lesson Mode button to select LessonQuick Guide Select a Song For a Lesson Shifting the keyboard left or rightSelect a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide Press the Lesson Mode button twice to start LessonSelect the song and part you want to practice steps 1 Play while following the score markerPress the Lesson Repeat & Learn button during a lesson Press the Lesson Mode button three times to start LessonPractice Makes Perfect Repeat and Learn Press the Easy Song Arranger button Using the Easy Song ArrangerPress the Voice button three times Quick Guide Change a Song’s StyleSelect a voice DisplaySpecify tracks and record Track ConfigurationMelody Chords Quick Guide Record Your Own Performance Recording ProcedureSelect the tracks you want to record to and confirm your Selection on the displayWhen the recording is done … Recording will start when you play on the keyboardRecord Your Own Performance Quick Guide Stop recording by pressing the START/STOP or RECTrack Clear Deleting a Specified Track From a User Song Song Clear Deleting User SongsInitialization Backup and InitializationBackup Display pages 52 Basic Operation and DisplaysBasic Operation Basic Operation and Displays Display Names DisplaysMain Display Function DisplayStyle Auto-accompaniment Status Main Display ItemsFunction ON/Off Icons Song Track StatusAdjusting the Reverb Send Level Handy Performance FeaturesAdding Reverb Use the dial to select a reverb typeAdjusting the Chorus Send Level Handy Performance Features ReferenceAdding Chorus Use the dial to select a chorus typeMetronome Reference Handy Performance FeaturesPress the Metronome button to start the metronome Hold for longer than a secondTouch Response Sensitivity One Touch SettingPress the Touch button to turn touch response on Select voice number 000 steps 1 2 onPanel Sustain Adjusting the Voice ParametersAdjusting the Harmony Volume Style Auto-accompaniment Functions Setting the Split PointPlay Only the Style Rhythm Press the Style button or the Easy Song Arranger buttonPlay a Style With Chords but No Rhythm Stop Accompaniment Adjusting the Style VolumeAbout Style Number Reference Style Auto-accompaniment FunctionsStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Reference Playing Auto-accompaniment ChordsThere are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords Easy Chords Standard ChordsChord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Chord C Display All chords in the chart are C-root chordsLooking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Reading Chord Names Chord BasicsRepeat Song VolumeMuting Independent Song Parts Play the song page 35 and pressSmall Pitch Changes Tuning Reference Song SettingsChange the Key Of a Song Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and PauseMedia Select Song Settings ReferenceChange the Melody Voice Bank number Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsSaving Settings to the Registration Memory Recalling a Registration Memory Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings ReferenceLocating and Editing the Function Settings Function settingsFunction Display List Function settings ReferenceCategory Setting Item title Range/Settings Description Reference Function settings Inserting a SmartMedia Card Using SmartMedia MemoryCheck that the file control icon appears in the Main display Can be selected/playedReference Using SmartMedia Memory Change the Media Select Setting to SmartMediaFormatting SmartMedia Cards Display prompts you for confirmationDefault file name will automatically be created Using SmartMedia Memory ReferenceSaving Data Cursor left Delete Dial Character Selects Cursor rightPress the File Control button Convert a User Song to SMF Format and SaveSelect the source user song Press the Execute buttonSelect the file you want to load Loading Saved User data filesDeleting Data From a SmartMedia Card Easy Song Arranger settings saved to SmartMedia Save Your Easy Song Arranger Settings To SmartMediaPlaying Songs Saved To SmartMedia Select the file you want to deleteWhat Is MIDI? Connecting To a ComputerChannel Messages System MessagesReference Connecting To a Computer Midi SettingsUSB Precautions USB ConnectionConnecting To a Computer Reference Midi PC Mode Settings For Computer ConnectionPC Mode = OFF #-1Transferring Song Files From a Computer See page 82 for the procedureStyle Files Close the window to end the Musicsoft DownloaderTo Use transferred Songs For Lessons or Score Display … Click the memory mediumCD-ROM Contents Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Software InstallationInstall the software System RequirementsInstalling the driver on Windows Reference Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideClick Next Restart the computerAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and Solution TroubleshootingCannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Playback response is delayedHow can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 LCD Message Comment MessagesMessages Attach the stand bases Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 OnlyAssembly Parts DGX-505 only Install the keyboard to the stand Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 OnlyPost-assembly checklist Attach the back boardSpecifications Panel Voice List Voice ListXGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* List Voice ListString Voice number with an asterisk * is XGlite optional voice Midi Drum Kit ListDrum Kit List Style No Style Name Style ListMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Preset SongsSong List Harmony Types Effect Type ListReverb Types Chorus TypesYamaha Midi Implementation Chart03Flanger1 Midi Data Format02Chorus2 Panel controls and terminals IndexMusicsoft Downloader 82, 84 Sibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english