Yamaha H11 1, 2, 3, 4

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Listening to the 50 Piano Preset Songs (Classic & Jazz)

H11 Owner’s Manual19

The H11 has a Moving Key feature in which the keys of the keyboard move automatically in response to song play-

back—including the included 50 piano preset songs (Classic & Jazz), songs saved to USB ﬂash memory, and songs from

the Internet using the streaming service. This makes the instrument a true pleasure to see as well as hear. For more

information on the relationship between the Moving Key and the background music (BGM) mode, see page 13.

1Turn on the Moving Key function.

Press the [MOVING KEY] button so that its indicator lights.

Keep in mind that the Moving Key feature applies only to the keys of the keyboard; the pedals do not move

automatically even if the [MOVING KEY] button is turned on and song playback is started.

2Start playback.

Play back the desired songs. You can use Moving Key with the 50 piano preset songs (page 17), songs in USB

ﬂash memory (page 20), or songs on the Internet using the streaming service (page 25).

The [MOVING KEY] status lamp (next to the button) lights in red, if an error occurs while using Moving Key.

For more information, refer to “Message List” on page 47.

3Stop playback.

Stop song playback of the 50 piano preset songs (page 17), songs in USB ﬂash memory (page 20), or songs on

the Internet using the streaming service (page 25).

4Turn off the Moving Key function.

Press the [MOVING KEY] button again so that its indicator goes out.

Selecting the Part (Channel) for Moving Key

Depending on the particular song data, the song you’re playing may have several parts. Under the normal setting (Auto), the

instrument automatically chooses the best part for Moving Key playing, based on the particular song data. If you want to

change this part, manually select the channel for the desired part. Press one of the C4-F5 keys while holding the

[MOVING

KEY]

button (also see Quick Operation Guide). The current part setting appears on the display while both controls are held.

Operation

TIP Normal setting: ON

TERMINOLOGY Normal setting:

The phrase “Normal setting” refers to the default setting (factory setting) that is active when you

ﬁrst turn on the power to the instrument.

C4-D#5Keyboard part (channel) 1–16 and ON/OFF status “0” (ON) or “–” (OFF) appears on the display. Status can

be set for each Part. Hold down [MOVING KEY] button and repeatedly press the key to toggle ON/OFF.

E5 Even if the song changes, the current part is maintained. The part is not selected automatically. “OFF”

appears on the display.

F5 The best part for each song is selected automatically (Normal setting). “ON” appears on the display.

[MOVING KEY] button