Roland FP-3 owner manual Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression, Press the Chord button once more

Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms

Selecting a Rhythm’s Chord Progression

When playing the Chord Part while performing, the chord progression is automatic. You can change the chord progression pattern if you want.

These settings cannot be memorized independently for each Rhythm.

1. Hold down the [Chord] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

The [Chord] button’s indicator flashes in red.

The currently selected chord progression pattern number and the root of the beginning chord are displayed.

The performance stops when the Rhythm is played.

Chord progression pattern number The root of the beginning chord

2. Press the [-] or [+] button to change the chord progression pattern.

3. Press the key corresponding to the root note of the first chord.

The chord progression that follows is changed to match the specified chord.

C E F A B

C D E F G A B

4. Press the [Chord] button once more.

The button’s indicator returns to its previous state.

For more information on chord progression patterns, refer to the “Chord Progression Pattern List” (p. 50).

The root is indicated in the display as shown below.

Display	C	C	d	E_
Letter	C	C	D	E
name
Display	E	F	F	G
Letter	E	F	F	G
name
Display	A_	A	b_	b
Letter	A	A	B	B
name

You can specify chords yourself in Split Play. For details, refer to “Performing With the Chord Progression Specified in the Left Hand (Rhythm Split Play)” (p. 31).

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