Auto Accompaniment
Using a Rhythm Variation
In addition to the standard rhythm pattern, you can also switch to a secondary “variation” rhythm pattern for a bit of variety.
To insert the variation rhythm pattern
1. Press the START/STOP button to start rhythm play.
2. Press the
If a Variation 1 rhythm is currently playing, this plays
If the MODE button is set to NORMAL, only the rhythm plays (without a chord) when you play on the accompaniment keyboard.
If you press the INTRO/ENDING button 1 or 2 before playing anything on the keyboard, the rhythm starts automatically with an intro pattern when you play something on the accompaniment keyboard.
To cancel synchro start standby, press the SYNCHRO/
Finishing with an Ending Pattern
If a Variation 2 rhythm is currently playing, this plays
Holding down the
You can end your performances with an ending pattern that brings the rhythm pattern you are using to a natural- sounding conclusion.
The following procedure describes how to insert an ending pattern. Note that the actual ending pattern played depends on the rhythm pattern you are using.
Synchro Starting Accompaniment with Rhythm Play
You can set up the keyboard to start rhythm play at the same time you play the accompaniment on the keyboard.
The following procedure describes how to use synchro start. Before starting, you should first select the rhythm you want to use, set the tempo, and use the MODE button to select the chord play method you want to use (NORMAL, CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD).
To use synchro start
1. Press the
To finish with an ending pattern
1. While the rhythm is playing, press INTRO/ ENDING button 1 or 2.
The timing when the ending pattern starts depends on when you press the INTRO/ ENDING button 1 or 2. If you press the button before the second beat of the current measure, the ending pattern starts playing immediately.
Pressing the INTRO/ENDING button prior to the first half beat at the beginning of a measure plays the ending immediately. Pressing the button after the first half beat of a measure causes the ending to be played from the beginning of the following measure.
2. Play a chord and the rhythm pattern starts to play automatically.
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