Other practical functions | Pitch-related functions
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FR-3s/FR-3/FR-3sb/FR-3b V-Accordion

Pitch-related functions

Transpose function

The FR-3 contains a Transpose function that allows you
to change the key of the music you are playing. The
advantage of this system is that you can play a song in
E major (for example), while using the fingering of the
C major scale (for example). This may come in handy
when you are used to playing a given song in one key
and suddenly need to play it in a different key.
Let’s look at an example:
(1) Press and hold the [SET] register until the display
shows a parameter name, then release it.
(2) Use register [3÷√] or [4÷®] to select the following
parameter:
(3) Use register [1÷–] or [2÷+] to set the desired value.
The setting range is –6~0~5 (where “0” means that
no transposition is used). The value (“3” in the exam-
ple above) refers to the interval. This can be calcu-
lated as follows:
•In what key do you want to play? (This is your “0”
value.)
Example→ C major
•What key does the song use?
Example→ E major
•How many semitones do you need to “shift” the
notes?
Example→ [C#, D, Eb, E]= 4 up, so “4”.
(4) Press the [SET] register to leave “PARAM LIST”
mode.
Note: This parameter is reset when you switch off the FR-3.

Transposing the Treble section in octave steps

The parameter discussed here allows you to transpose
the Treble (accordion) section one octave up (“Up”) or
down (“dn”). This can be used for two purposes: to
quickly correct the pitch that results from the active
reeds, or to avoid overlaps of the selected register when
using a Treble Orchestra sound.
Here is how to transpose the Treble section (i.e. the
accordion notes) one octave up or down.
(1) Leave “PARAM LIST” or “MIDI LIST” mode (if you
haven’t yet done so) by pressing [SET] once.
(2) Hold down [SET] while using register [1÷–] or [2÷+] to
select the desired setting:
Note: If the display now shows another message, briefly press
[SET] again, then repeat this step.
(3) Release the [SET] register and start playing.
Transpose
This is what you play…
…and this is how it sounds.
(FR-3s/FR-3)
Transpose
This is what you play…
…and this is how it sounds.
(FR-3s/FR-3)
BASS
ORCHESTRA
FREE BS
CHORD/
TREBLE
trp
BASS
ORCHESTRA
FREE BS
CHORD/
TREBLE
5
dn Transposes the Treble section one octave down.
--- No transposition of the Treble section.
Up Transposes the Treble section one octave up.
BASS
ORCHESTRA
FREE BS
CHORD/
TREBLE
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