Yamaha DGX-505, DGX-305 Quick Guide Styles Auto Accompaniment, Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button

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Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment)

●When Auto-accompaniment Is On …

The left-hand section of the keyboard becomes the “accompaniment range” in which you will play the chords that define the accompaniment.

Split point

Accompaniment range

If you press the [START/STOP] button at this point rhythm-only playback will begin. Then if you play a chord in the accompaniment range bass and chord accompaniment will also begin.

You can start style playback in a number of ways – see page 33.

6 Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button.

“INTRO A” or “INTRO B” will appear in the display. Style playback will then start with an introduction, which will lead to either the MAIN A or MAIN B accompaniment pattern, accordingly.

NOTE

•The auto-accompaniment range of the keyboard can be changed as required by changing the split point (page 59).

7 Press the [SYNC START] button.

The [START/STOP] button will begin flashing, indicating that the synchro-start standby mode has been engaged.

Synchro-start standby mode

●The Synchro-start Standby Mode Is …

When the synchro-start standby mode is engaged style playback will begin as soon as you play a chord in the accompaniment range of the keyboard. You can disengage the synchro-start standby mode by pressing the [SYNC START] button again.

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Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompani-

ment range of the keyboard.

 

 

Not sure how to play chords? No problem! This instrument is capable of playing chords even if you only play one key – refer to page 61 for detailed instructions for playing chords.

There’s even a “Chord Dictionary” that will show you the fingerings for chords you specify by name (page 63).

Split point

Accompaniment range

Style start

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Contents Page Battery Notice Model Serial No Purchase DateDisposal Notice Entsorgung leerer Batterien nur innerhalb Deutschlands Lead-in to co-axial type cablePrecautions Saving and backing up your data Backing up the SmartMediaGM System Level Copyright NoticePanel logos XGliteSupplied Accessories About the Supplied CD-ROMSpecial features of the DGX-505/305 All you need is one fingerContents PA-5D or Setting UpPower Requirements AC outletSetting Up Connecting to a computer USB terminal Music Rest Insert the music restStyle Category List Panel Controls and TerminalsSong Category List 0LESSON Repeat & Learn button 1PERFORMANCE Assistant buttonPanel Controls and Terminals Display Voice Category List@9MAIN/AUTO Fill / f button Select a song Chord Type Play With Both HandsPress the Song button Press the Performance Assistant buttonPress the START/STOP button Indicator flashes in response to the song chord dataEasy Way To Play Piano Quick Guide Play on the keyboardPress the + button Melody Type Play With One FingerQuick Guide The Easy Way To Play Piano Sounds like a melodyYou Want To Play Jazzy Ad-lib Lines Displaying the ScoreYou Want To Play With the Correct Rhythm Playing With a Jazz FeelSong Secret Of the performance assistant technologyExternal Songs and the performance assistant technology PlaybackPress the Demo button Change the Song TempoPlay the Demo Song Try playing the keyboardPress Exit to return to the Main display Select a display languagePress and hold the Function button for longer than a second Language item Currently selected languageSelect the voice you want to play Select and Play a Voice MainPress the Voice button Play the keyboardPress and hold the Voice button for longer than a second Play Two Voices Simultaneously DualPress the Dual button Press the Voice button againPlay Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands Split Try Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick GuidePress the Split button Press the Voice button twice more Select the desired split voiceTouch Response Play the Grand Piano VoicePitch Bend Press the Portable Grand buttonDrum Kit Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 on Sound Effect Selection Procedure refer to steps 1 and 2 onSelect a style Play Along With Auto Accompaniment StylePress the Style button Press the START/STOP button againPress the Sync Start button Quick Guide Styles Auto AccompanimentPress the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button Start style playback by playing a chord in the accompaniPlay along with the style HarmonyStyles Auto Accompaniment Quick Guide Press the INTRO/ENDING/rit. button to endPress the Exit button Press and hold the Harmony button for longer than a secondSelect a harmony type Perform steps 1, 2, 3, and 5 onVariety Of Ways To Start and Stop Style Playback Immediate StartFollowing three methods can be used to stop style playback Stop and Enter Synchro Start ModeTap Start Immediate StopRotate the dial to select the song you want to listen to Select and Listen To a SongListen to the song Song displayed here can be playedPreset Song Categories Types Of SongsDisplaying the Song Score Using Songs Quick GuideFollow steps 1 and 2 of the procedure described on Press the Score button and a single-staff score will appearPress the Lyrics button Preset Songs That Can be Used For Lyrics DisplayDisplay the Lyrics Number NameSelect a song for your lesson Lesson procedure is as followsLesson 1 Waiting Select the part you want to practiceQuick Guide Select a Song For a Lesson Use the Lesson Mode button to select LessonPress the Lesson Mode button to select Lesson Shifting the keyboard left or rightSelect the song and part you want to practice steps 1 Press the Lesson Mode button twice to start LessonSelect a Song For a Lesson Quick Guide Play while following the score markerPress the Lesson Mode button three times to start Lesson Practice Makes Perfect Repeat and LearnPress the Lesson Repeat & Learn button during a lesson Using the Easy Song Arranger Press the Easy Song Arranger buttonSelect a voice Quick Guide Change a Song’s StylePress the Voice button three times DisplayTrack Configuration Melody ChordsSpecify tracks and record Select the tracks you want to record to and confirm your Recording ProcedureQuick Guide Record Your Own Performance Selection on the displayRecord Your Own Performance Quick Guide Recording will start when you play on the keyboardWhen the recording is done … Stop recording by pressing the START/STOP or RECSong Clear Deleting User Songs Track Clear Deleting a Specified Track From a User SongBackup and Initialization BackupInitialization Basic Operation and Displays Basic OperationDisplay pages 52 Basic Operation and Displays Main Display DisplaysDisplay Names Function DisplayFunction ON/Off Icons Main Display ItemsStyle Auto-accompaniment Status Song Track StatusAdding Reverb Handy Performance FeaturesAdjusting the Reverb Send Level Use the dial to select a reverb typeAdding Chorus Handy Performance Features ReferenceAdjusting the Chorus Send Level Use the dial to select a chorus typePress the Metronome button to start the metronome Reference Handy Performance FeaturesMetronome Hold for longer than a secondPress the Touch button to turn touch response on One Touch SettingTouch Response Sensitivity Select voice number 000 steps 1 2 onAdjusting the Voice Parameters Adjusting the Harmony VolumePanel Sustain Play Only the Style Rhythm Setting the Split PointStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Press the Style button or the Easy Song Arranger buttonAbout Style Number Adjusting the Style VolumePlay a Style With Chords but No Rhythm Stop Accompaniment Reference Style Auto-accompaniment FunctionsThere are two ways of playing auto-accompaniment chords Playing Auto-accompaniment ChordsStyle Auto-accompaniment Functions Reference Easy Chords Standard ChordsAll chords in the chart are C-root chords Chord Name/Abbreviation Normal Voicing Chord C DisplayLooking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary Chord Basics Reading Chord NamesMuting Independent Song Parts Song VolumeRepeat Play the song page 35 and pressChange the Key Of a Song Reference Song SettingsSmall Pitch Changes Tuning Song Fast Forward, Fast Reverse, and PauseSong Settings Reference Change the Melody VoiceMedia Select Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Saving Settings to the Registration MemoryBank number Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Reference Recalling a Registration MemoryFunction settings Locating and Editing the Function SettingsFunction settings Reference Category Setting Item title Range/Settings DescriptionFunction Display List Reference Function settings Check that the file control icon appears in the Main display Using SmartMedia MemoryInserting a SmartMedia Card Can be selected/playedFormatting SmartMedia Cards Change the Media Select Setting to SmartMediaReference Using SmartMedia Memory Display prompts you for confirmationSaving Data Using SmartMedia Memory ReferenceDefault file name will automatically be created Cursor left Delete Dial Character Selects Cursor rightSelect the source user song Convert a User Song to SMF Format and SavePress the File Control button Press the Execute buttonLoading Saved User data files Deleting Data From a SmartMedia CardSelect the file you want to load Playing Songs Saved To SmartMedia Save Your Easy Song Arranger Settings To SmartMediaEasy Song Arranger settings saved to SmartMedia Select the file you want to deleteChannel Messages Connecting To a ComputerWhat Is MIDI? System MessagesUSB Precautions Midi SettingsReference Connecting To a Computer USB ConnectionPC Mode = OFF Midi PC Mode Settings For Computer ConnectionConnecting To a Computer Reference #-1See page 82 for the procedure Transferring Song Files From a ComputerTo Use transferred Songs For Lessons or Score Display … Close the window to end the Musicsoft DownloaderStyle Files Click the memory mediumAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide CD-ROM ContentsInstall the software Software InstallationAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference System RequirementsClick Next Reference Accessory CD-ROM Installation GuideInstalling the driver on Windows Restart the computerAccessory CD-ROM Installation Guide Reference Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause and SolutionPlayback response is delayed How can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98Cannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Messages LCD Message CommentMessages Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 Only Assembly Parts DGX-505 onlyAttach the stand bases Post-assembly checklist Keyboard Stand Assembly DGX-505 OnlyInstall the keyboard to the stand Attach the back boardSpecifications Voice List Panel Voice ListVoice List XGlite Voice/XGlite Optional Voice* ListString Voice number with an asterisk * is XGlite optional voice Drum Kit List MidiDrum Kit List Style List Style No Style NamePreset Songs Song ListMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Reverb Types Effect Type ListHarmony Types Chorus TypesMidi Implementation Chart YamahaMidi Data Format 02Chorus203Flanger1 Index Panel controls and terminalsMusicsoft Downloader 82, 84 Sibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english
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