Yamaha DGX-505, DGX-305 Tap Start, Following three methods can be used to stop style playback

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Quick Guide Styles (Auto Accompaniment)

●Tap Start

You can supply a count-in at any tempo you like to start playback. Simply tap the [TEMPO/TAP] button at any tempo – 4 times for time signatures in 4, and 3 times for time signatures in 3 – and the selected style will begin playing at the tapped tempo.

Start at the tapped tempo

■Ways To Stop Style Playback ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

The following three methods can be used to stop style playback.

●Immediate Stop

Playback will stop as soon as you press the [START/STOP] button.

Immediate stop

●Stop and Enter Synchro Start Mode

If you press the [SYNC START] button during style playback, playback will stop immediately and the synchro-start standby mode will be engaged (the [START/ STOP] button will ﬂash).

Stop immediately and enter the Synchro Start mode

Synchro-start standby

●Play the Ending and Stop

Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button to begin playing ending section. Playback will stop when the ending has played all the way through.

Stop after ending plays

If you press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button a second time (while the ending is playing) the ending will play ritardando (the tempo will gradually get slower).

■Changing the Voice ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

During style playback the voice you play on the keyboard is the currently selected main/dual/split voices. Select an appropriate voice for the style you are using in the normal way (page 23).

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Contents Page Model Serial No Purchase Date Battery NoticeDisposal 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 buttonDisplay Voice Category List Panel Controls and Terminals@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 againTry Playing a Variety Of Instrument Voices Quick Guide Play Different Voices With the Left and Right Hands SplitPress 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 markerPractice Makes Perfect Repeat and Learn Press the Lesson Mode button three times to start LessonPress 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 DisplayMelody Chords Track ConfigurationSpecify 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 Backup and InitializationInitialization Basic Operation Basic Operation and DisplaysDisplay 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 Harmony Volume Adjusting the Voice ParametersPanel 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 PauseChange the Melody Voice Song Settings ReferenceMedia Select Saving Settings to the Registration Memory Memorize Your Favorite Panel SettingsBank number Memorize Your Favorite Panel Settings Reference Recalling a Registration MemoryFunction settings Locating and Editing the Function SettingsCategory Setting Item title Range/Settings Description Function settings ReferenceFunction 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 buttonDeleting Data From a SmartMedia Card Loading Saved User data filesSelect 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 SolutionHow can I delete or re-install the driver? Windows Me/98 Playback response is delayedCannot suspend or resume the computer cor- rectly Messages LCD Message CommentMessages Assembly Parts DGX-505 only Keyboard Stand Assembly 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 NameSong List Preset SongsMidi Songs Provided On the Supplied CD-ROM Reverb Types Effect Type ListHarmony Types Chorus TypesMidi Implementation Chart Yamaha02Chorus2 Midi Data Format03Flanger1 Index Panel controls and terminalsMusicsoft Downloader 82, 84 Sibelius Scorch License Agreement Limited Warranty North America Http//www2.yamaha.co.jp/manual/english