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Auto Bass Chord (ABC)
The Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode can be engaged by pressing the
[FULL KEYBOARD] and [SINGLE/FINGERED] buttons simultaneously (both
indicators will light). In this mode the split point is de-activated and notes played any-
where on the keyboard are detected and used to determine the harmonization of the
accompaniment. In the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode, chord detection is
possible when at least three notes are played anywhere on the keyboard. The name of
the detected chord will appear on the display.
NOTES
• 2-note fingerings are not recognized in the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode.
• If more than 5 notes are played in the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode, the
lowest 4 notes are used to specify the chord.
• The (
b
5), 7(
b
5), M7(
b
5), and mM7(
b
5) chord types included in the list on the previous
page are not recognized in the Conventional Full-keyboard ABC mode.
• The Dual or SPLIT mode can be used with Full-keyboard ABC.
• The Full-keyboard and Conventional Full-keyboard ABC modes will be disengaged
and the Single/Fingered mode will be engaged if Solo Styleplay is turned on.
• Solo Styleplay will automatically be turned off whenever the Full-keyboard or Conven-
tional Full-keyboard ABC mode is engaged.
• Press the [FULL KEYBOARD] button so that its indicator goes out when you want to
exit from the Full-keyboard ABC mode. To exit from the Conventional Full-keyboard
ABC mode press the [FULL KEYBOARD] or [SINGLE/FINGERED] button twice.
●Conventional Full-
keyboard ABC
FULL
KEYBOARD
A B C
SINGLE/
FINGERED
A B C
■Special Modes
Some accompaniment notes may be automatically muted if they interfere musically
with what is being played by the right hand. This mute function can be enabled or disa-
bled via the “ABC Auto Mute” function described on page 64. The mute function is
normally enabled (default).
●Mute
■Changing the ABC Split Point
The ABC split point can be set at any key by pressing the desired key while holding
the [SINGLE/FINGERED] button. The specified split point will appear on the dis-
play.
The default split point — F#2 — will always be set automatically whenever the
power is initially turned on.
NOTES
• The split point is indicated by the keyboard guide lamp above the split point key.
C3
SINGLE/
FINGERED
A B C
■Volume Control
The RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS volume controls can be used to
adjust the volume of the corresponding accompaniment parts when using ABC. In
general, CHORD 1 controls rhythmic chords while CHORD 2 controls more decora-
tive chords (arpeggios, etc.). The volume of the keyboard can be independently con-
trolled by using the BASS volume control while holding the [UTILITY] button.
NOTES
• Some styles may not use all four parts: RHYTHM, CHORD 1, CHORD 2, and BASS.
UTILITY
BASS
RHYTHM BASS 1 CHORD 2
AUTO ACCOMPANIMENT
MAX
MIN
●Minor Harmonization When playing a 7th chord in a minor key, the ABC system will automatically shift
a 9th note down to the octave, and a 6th note to the 5th when the “Minor Harmoniza-
tion” function described on page 64 is turned on. The default setting for this function is
off.
NOTES
• Minor Harmonization will not function in the Full Keyboard ABC mode.