•The way you play chords depends on the auto accompaniment mode you select in step 1, above. For details, see “CASIO CHORD” and “FINGERED”, below.
4To turn off auto accompaniment (so the auto accompaniment keyboard keys play normally), use the MODE button to select
NORMAL.CASIO CHORDThis method of chord play makes it possible for anyone to easily play chords, regardless of previous musical knowledge and experience. The following describes the CASIO CHORD
“accompaniment keyboard” and “melody keyboard”, and tells you how to play CASIO CHORDs.
CASIO CHORD Accompaniment Keyboard and Melody Keyboard
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IMPORTANT!
•The accompaniment keyboard can be used for playing chords only. No sound will be produced if you try playing single melody notes on the accompaniment keyboard.
CASIO CHORD accompaniment lets you play four types of chords with minimal fingering.
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