8) PLAYING WITH 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 CN41 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 a favorite piece from the 88 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 CN41 piano.

SELECTING A SONG

The 88 Concert Magic songs are assigned to each of the 88 keys, and classifi ed by song category into eight groups, such as Children’s Songs, American Classics, Christmas Songs etc. Please refer to the separate ‘Internal Song List’ booklet for a complete listing of available Concert Magic songs.

Step1

To select a song, press and hold the CONCERT MAGIC button and press the key to which the desired song is assigned.

Song No.

Hold down the button.

 

 

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The LCD display shows you the song number and abbreviated song title.

Twinkle Twinkle

 

 

 

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 fi rst, before attempting to play it.

Step1

To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button.

Song No.

Button lights

Hold down the button.

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PLAYING THE PIANO

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The CN41 piano will start playing back the selected song.

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Kawai CN41 Playing with Concert Magic, To listen, press the PLAY/STOP button, Selecting a Song, Listening to the Song