Roland FP-5 Selecting a Rhythm, Changing the Volume of a Part, Changing Rhythms As You Perform

Chapter 2 Playing Along with Rhythms

■Changing the Volume of a Part

You can adjust the volume level of individual Parts.

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1. While holding down the button for the Part whose volume level you want to change (the [Drums], [Bass], or [Chord] button), press the [-] or [+] button.

The volume level of the Part whose button you pressed is displayed.

2. If you want to change the volume level for all Parts, hold down the [Start/Stop] button and press the [-] or [+] button.

Selecting a Rhythm

Now, try changing the Rhythm being performed.

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1. Press the [Tempo/Rhythm] button, getting its indicator to light in orange.

The Rhythm number is displayed.

Rhythm numbers are indicated by an “r” before the number.

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2. Press the [-] or [+] button to select the Rhythm.

Changing Rhythms As You Perform

If you change Rhythms while a Rhythm is being played, the selected

Rhythm begins after the fill-in is played.

What’s a “Fill In”?

A short improvisational phrase inserted at the bar line is called a “Fill In.”

The phrase best suited to the selected Rhythm is played.

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