Yamaha PSR-S500 4 Play a left-handchord to start the Style, 6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback when you’re done

Playing Styles

4 Play a left-hand chord to start the Style.

You can still “play” chords even if you don’t actually know any chords. This instrument will recognize even a single note as a chord. Try playing from one to three notes at the same time to the left of the split point. The chord will change according to the left-hand notes you play.

Split point

5 Play a variety of left-hand chords while playing a melody with your right hand.

Split point

Auto accompaniment region

6 Press the [START/STOP] button to stop Style playback when you’re done.

You can switch Style “sections” to add variety to the accompaniment. Refer to “Pattern Variation (sections)” on page 55.

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