Yamaha PRO/Mark IV manual SmartKey Playback, Key notation, Follow and play the prompt key

CHAPTER 2: Song Playback Features

SmartKey™ Playback

The SmartKey feature of your Disklavier is a unique application of Yamaha’s patented “Guide” system technology and compatible with SmartKey software. With the SmartKey software, non-players can play simple melodies by following the guidance of the prompt key without a written music book.

Note: SmartKey software may not be available in some countries.

Note: SmartKey is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation or Yamaha Corporation of America.

1 Select the desired song with icon. (→ pg. 12 “Selecting a Song” in “Quick Guide”)

2 Press .

Key prompt

Key prompt (The key slightly moves downward)

Key notation

As a reference, “C3” is middle “C”, which means “C4” is an octave above middle “C” and so on.

Middle “C”

3 Follow and play the prompt key.

The Disklavier plays a simple melody.

4 Continue to play the prompt keys one

by one until the end of the song.

Notice that the Disklavier patiently waits for you to play the right key before proceeding to the next key. Also, notice that if you happen to miss the prompt key, it will gently remind you the right key every few seconds until you play the right key.

Selecting the Part to Be Guided

You can activate the SmartKey function only for your desired part ([L] or [R]). The [Guide] option should be turned on in advance. (→ pg. 34)

1 Show the [Part] screen. (→ pg. 24 “Playing Back Only the Desired Piano Part”)

Left-hand part

Right-hand part

[Part] screen

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