Song Lesson

Lesson 2 (Timing)

In this lesson, try playing the notes with the correct timing. Simply concentrate on playing each note in time with the rhythmic accompa- niment. The correct notes sound even if you play wrong notes as long as you play in time with the rhythm.

1 Select a Song for your lesson.

2 Select the part you want to prac- tice.

3 Start Lesson 2.

Press the [TIMING] button to start Lesson 2.

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TIMING

 

004

NOTE

•You cannot use Dual or Split Voices during lessons.

•The Split Point is fixed and it can- not be changed. For the left-hand lesson, it is fixed at 59 or B2; for the left-hand chord lesson, it is fixed at 54 or F#2.

NOTE

•You cannot select the part during Song playback before Lesson 2 starts. If a Song is currently being

played back, stop the Song first, then continue from Step 2.

NOTE

•Even after Lesson 2 has started and the Song is playing, you can still select the part.

Play the notes shown in the display.

In Lesson 2, simply play each note in time with the music.

4 Stop the Lesson mode.

You can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button.

Grade

When the lesson Song has played all the way through in Lesson mode 2 or 3, your performance will be evaluated in four levels: OK, Good, Very Good, or Excellent.

OK

Good

Very0Good

Excellent

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PSR-E303, YPT-300 specifications

The Yamaha YPT-300 and PSR-E303 are two notable models in Yamaha's extensive lineup of portable keyboards, designed to provide users with a versatile instrument suitable for both beginners and more experienced musicians. These keyboards incorporate a variety of features and technologies that make them appealing to a wide audience.

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