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5) CONCERT MAGIC

The great German composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said “Playing the keyboard is simple. Just strike the right keys at the right time”. Many pianists wish it were quite that straightforward. Fortunately, KAWAI have devised a method of playing the keyboard that is very simple, without even needing to strike the right keys.

With CONCERT MAGIC, absolutely anyone can sit at the CN22 digital piano and make real music - even complete beginners who have never taken a piano lesson in their life. To enjoy performing with Concert Magic, simply select one of the 40 pre-programmed songs and tap any key with a steady rhythm and tempo. Concert Magic will provide the correct melody and accompaniment notes, regardless of which keys are pressed. With Concert Magic anybody, young or old, can enjoy playing music from the moment they sit down at the CN22 digital piano.

‘SELECTING A SONG

The 40 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the first 40 white keys, and classified by song category into six groups, such as Children’s Songs, American Classics, Christmas Songs etc.

Please refer to Appendix 3: ‘CONCERT MAGIC SONG LIST’ on page 36 for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs.

…Step 1

Press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button, then press one of the lowest 40 keys assigned to the desired Concert Magic song.

Song No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

Hold down the button

Press a key

The LED indicator for the CONCERT MAGIC button will turn on, indicating that the Concert Magic function has been activated.

‘LISTENING TO THE SONG

If the performer is already familiar with the selected Concert Magic song, he/she may wish to begin playing straight away. However, those unfamiliar with the piece may alternatively wish to listen to the song first, before attempting to play it.

…Step 1

Press the PLAY/STOP button to listen to the selected Concert Magic song.

The CN22 digital piano will start to playback the selected Concert Magic song.

To listen to a different song, simply repeat the procedure above.

…Step 2

GETTING STARTED

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Press the PLAY/STOP button or CONCERT MAGIC button once again to finish listening to the Concert Magic song.

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Kawai CN22 manual Concert Magic, ‘ Selecting a Song, ‘ Listening to the Song