Chapter 3. Performance
Setting the Tuning Curve
(Stretch Tuning)
Pianos are generally tuned so that the low range is flatter and the high range is sharper than equal tempered pitches. This method of tuning is unique to the piano, and is known as “stretched tuning.”
A graph that shows the changes in pitch of actual tuning compared with the changes in equal temperament pitch is called a tuning curve. Changing the tuning curve produces subtle variations in the reverberations of the chords you play.
1 Press the [Function] (Exit) button, getting its indicator to light.
2 Press the [Song] (Select 
] (Select +) button to display the TUNE screen.
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3 Press the [Song] (Select 
] (Select +) button to get the value for “Stretch” to flash.
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4 Press the [ 
] (Value 
] (Value +) button to change the Stretch Tuning setting.
Value | Description |
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1 | This is the standard tuning curve. |
It is suitable when playing in an ensemble with other | |
| instruments. |
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2 | This tuning curve expands the bass and treble ends |
somewhat. | |
| It is suitable for performances such as piano solos. |
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This is set to “2” when the power to the
5 Press the [Function] (Exit) button so the indicator goes out.
You can save this setting in the
Memory Backup function (p.
72).
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