Roland FP-3 owner manual Playing Along with Rhythms, What is Session Partner?

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Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms

What is Session Partner?

“Session Partner” Lets You Enjoy Playing with a Session-Like Feel

“Session Partner” is a function that lets you select the On/Off status of the two Rhythm buttons along with the “Rhythm,” making it easy to add accompaniment.

You can play intros, endings, and fill-ins (short phrases inserted at transition points in the song) by pressing buttons as you play the keyboard.

Additionally, you can also have chord changes be made automatically as you play the Rhythm, giving you piano performances with a session-like feel—like having a whole band backing you.

What You Can Do With “Session Partner”

“Session Partner” lets you mainly do the following things.

•Play along to a Rhythm’s Drum Part in place of the metronome sound (p. 26)

•Play piano with a session-like feel along with Rhythms while the chord progression continues automatically (p. 26)

•Play the piano to provide your own accompaniment as you specify chords with the left hand (the left part of the keyboard) (p. 31)

•Record Rhythms along with specified chords, then use the entire keyboard to perform along with this prerecorded accompaniment (p. 35)

By changing the chords and Rhythms, even while playing the same melody, you can easily enjoy creating all kinds of new arrangements.

We encourage you to enjoy the variety of performance options open to you by using the “Session Partner” feature.

What are the FP-3’s “Rhythms?”

The FP-3 features internal “Rhythms” complementing Jazz, Rock, and other various musical genres.

“Rhythms,” which combine rhythmic patterns, bass patterns, and other elements found in different musical styles, form the foundation of performance accompaniment in the “Session Partner” function.

Additionally, each Rhythm is composed of a “Drum Part” and a “Chord

Part.”

Drum Parts consist of drum sounds. Chord Parts are Parts in which chords are played, with the bass sound forming the foundation, but also using other instrumental sounds. You can play each of these Parts by pressing the [Drums] and [Chord] buttons.

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Contents Stylish, Light, Compact Design Main FeaturesFor the U.K Page Placement Power SupplyMaintenance Additional PrecautionsContents Front Panel Panel DescriptionsPanel Descriptions Rear PanelMaking Connections Before You PlayBefore you begin making connections, confirm Following Before You Play Installing the Music StandTurning the Power On and Off Connecting PedalsTurning On the Power Damper PedalConnecting Headphones Adjusting the Sound’s Volume and BrillianceTurning Off the Power Some Notes on Using HeadphonesListening to Internal Songs Playing the KeyboardPlaying Back All Songs Continuously All Song Play Playing the Keyboard Press one of the Tone buttons to choose a Tone Group Performing with a Variety of SoundsPress the or + button to select a Tone from the Tone Group Finger the keyboard or press the flashing Tone buttonTo exit Dual Play, press either Tone button Performing With Two Layered Tones Dual PlayPress the Piano button Press the Split button, getting its indicator to lightTo exit Split Play, press the Split button once more Changing the Keyboard’s Split Point Changing TonesUse the Tone buttons and the and + buttons to select Tones Press the or + buttons to adjust the volume balance Changing the Volume Balance for Dual Play and Split PlayHold down the Song button and press the Split button Press the Song buttonHold down the Song button and press the Reverb button Changing the Keyboard’s TouchPress the or + buttons to select the touch Adding Breadth to the Sound Chorus Effect Press the Chorus button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Chorus Effect Adding a Spinning Sound to Organ Tones Rotary EffectAdding Reverberation to Sounds The Reverb Effect Press the Reverb button, getting its indicator to lightChanging the Depth of Reverb Effect Hold down the Reverb button and press the or + ButtonTransposing the Key of the Keyboard Key Transpose Press the or + button to adjust the tempo Using the MetronomeChanging the Tempo Press the Metronome button to have the metronome soundChanging the Beat of Metronome Changing the VolumePress the or + button to select the beat Press the Tempo/Rhythm buttonPlaying Along with Rhythms What is Session Partner?Performing Along With Drum Sounds Performing Along With RhythmsPerforming With Chord Parts Playing Along with RhythmsHold down the Song button and press the Chord button Press the or + button to select the settingChanging Rhythms As You Perform Selecting a RhythmTo stop the performance, press the Drums button What’s a Fill In?Changing a Rhythm’s Tempo Press the + and buttons to adjust the tempoPress the Tempo/Rhythm button to have the tempo Displayed Hold down the Chord button and press the or + button Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord ProgressionPress the Chord button once more To stop the Rhythm, press the Drums button Hold down the Song button and press the Drums button Press the or + button to adjust the volume balanceRecording a Performance Recording a PerformancePress the Rec button Press the Rec button or the Play button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Recording a Performance Using RhythmsSelect the Tone or Rhythm to be played Press the Drums button to stop recordingRecording a Performance Using Rhythms in Split Play Lit in orange Recording Hold down the Song button and press the Rec button Erasing Recorded PerformancesChanging the Damper Pedal’s Resonance Other FunctionsChanging How the Pedals Work Changing the Pitch Lower Tone in Octave Steps Octave Shift Changing How the Pedal Effects Are AppliedOther Functions Adjusting the Tuning Tuning to Other Instruments’ Pitches Master TuningHold down the Song button and press the Voice/Winds button Press the or + button to change the standard pitchHold down the Song button and press the Metronome button Changing the Beat PatternPress the or + button to change the beat division Connectors Connecting Midi DevicesHow to Enjoy Midi Making the ConnectionsMidi Send Channel Settings Midi SettingsSwitching Local Control On and Off Hold down the Song button and press the Guitar/Bass buttonPress the or + button to select the Midi Out Mode Other Functions Setting the Midi Out ModeHold down the Song button and press the Strings/Pad button If you think there’s a problem, read this first TroubleshootingSticks TroubleshootingDisplay Meaning Error Messages/Other MessagesPiano Tone List→ Selecting a Rhythm p Rhythm ListPattern Chord Progression Pattern ListChord Progression Pattern List DM7 Chord Fingering ListChord Fingering List → Listening to Internal Songs p Internal Song ListInternal Song List ProfileHold down the Song button and press the button Easy Operation ListMidi Implementation Chart Main Specifications Index Index Memo Africa InformationAvis 02349012 ’02-7-AE2-61N