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... Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with other electronic devices. If you can be connected to co-axial...
... Music (U.K.) Ltd. (2 wires) COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party : Yamaha Corporation of America Address : 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, Calif. 90620 Telephone : 714-522-9011 Type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with other electronic devices. If you can be connected to co-axial...
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... Save data you are not using is easily accessible. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic ...to the product at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. ● Trademarks • Windows is a registered... volume controls while playing the instrument to the instrument at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5 • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and...
... Save data you are not using is easily accessible. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic ...to the product at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your instrument. ● Trademarks • Windows is a registered... volume controls while playing the instrument to the instrument at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5 • Before moving the instrument, remove all connected adaptor and...
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...music data can play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual However, keep in mind that support GM System Level. Any ...All Rights Reserved This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music ...The following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. Panel Logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1"...
...music data can play back any GM-compatible tone generator, regardless of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual However, keep in mind that support GM System Level. Any ...All Rights Reserved This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music ...The following is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with peripheral Devices. Panel Logos GM System Level 1 "GM System Level 1"...
Owner's Manual
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... of songs covering a variety of genres that matches the music you want to play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual All you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to play with... band covering a wide variety of styles from the Internet for example, by using violin to euro-trance ... Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys are heavy in touch and the higher keys are light, with just one hand...
... of songs covering a variety of genres that matches the music you want to play the keyboard can be changed to violin, flute, harp, or any of an extensive range of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual All you have downloaded from waltzes to 8-beat to play with... band covering a wide variety of styles from the Internet for example, by using violin to euro-trance ... Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys are heavy in touch and the higher keys are light, with just one hand...
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 ... Adjusting the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70 Song Settings 71 Song Volume 71 A-B Repeat 71 Muting...
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 Included Accessories 7 Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack 11 Connecting to a Computer (USB Terminal 11 ... Adjusting the Style Volume 65 Setting the Split Point 65 Play a Style with Chords but No Rhythm (Stop Accompaniment 66 Playing Styles Using the Entire Keyboard 66 Loading Style Files 67 Chord Basics 68 Looking Up Chords Using the Chord Dictionary 70 Song Settings 71 Song Volume 71 A-B Repeat 71 Muting...
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...your hearing. After making the connections, turn the power off when a "WRITING!" Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; Also, be damaging to...is in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to ...doing so may be sure to the computer. CAUTION • Never attempt to your computer. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 11 TAIN jack before connecting them. Setting Up Make all devices at ...
...your hearing. After making the connections, turn the power off when a "WRITING!" Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this changes the recognized polarity of time; Also, be damaging to...is in electric shock or equipment damage. Doing so can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, stereo system, mixer, tape recorder, or other line-level audio device to ...doing so may be sure to the computer. CAUTION • Never attempt to your computer. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 11 TAIN jack before connecting them. Setting Up Make all devices at ...
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... voices will be displayed. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you want to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the "092 Flute" voice. For this... after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page 51) Flute 092 Select 092 Flute 3 Play the keyboard. Q r f uick Guid e Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. The ...
... voices will be displayed. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Select and Play a Voice-MAIN This procedure selects the main voice you want to piano, organ, and other "standard" keyboard instruments, this example select the "092 Flute" voice. For this... after pressing the [VOICE] button. (page 51) Flute 092 Select 092 Flute 3 Play the keyboard. Q r f uick Guid e Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices Quick Guide In addition to play on the keyboard. 1 Press the [VOICE] button. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. The ...
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... the currently selected dual voice will appear in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. The [DUAL ON/OFF] button turns the dual... voice on the dual voice icon will be used during a song lesson (page 36). Hold for longer than a second Marimba 110 The currently selected dual voice 3 Select the desired dual voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230...
... the currently selected dual voice will appear in addition to the main voice when you play the keyboard. Watch the displayed dual voice and rotate the dial until the voice you play the keyboard. The voice selected here becomes the dual voice. The [DUAL ON/OFF] button turns the dual... voice on the dual voice icon will be used during a song lesson (page 36). Hold for longer than a second Marimba 110 The currently selected dual voice 3 Select the desired dual voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230...
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...page 36). Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT In the split mode...can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the left of the keyboard split point. S.Voice r f NOTE • You can play different voices to select the "S.Voice" item. Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and ...
...page 36). Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Hold for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands-SPLIT In the split mode...can also select the Split Voice display by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the left of the keyboard split point. S.Voice r f NOTE • You can play different voices to select the "S.Voice" item. Flute 092 Split voice icon 2 Press and ...
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Folk Gtr 033 4 Play the keyboard. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play over the entire keyboard. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to use is press...Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. NOTE • When you have to the left of the keyboard split point. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to play to do is selected. Try Playing a Variety...
Folk Gtr 033 4 Play the keyboard. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 For this example try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play over the entire keyboard. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to use is press...Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. NOTE • When you have to the left of the keyboard split point. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you want to play to do is selected. Try Playing a Variety...
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... the mood at different pitches. You'll hear a triangle, maracas, bongos, drums ... If you can be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 14) 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "128 SFX Kit2.... 2 Use the dial to select "117 Std.Kit1". 3 Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! For details on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Drum Kits Drum kits are included in the "Drum Kit List" on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice...
... the mood at different pitches. You'll hear a triangle, maracas, bongos, drums ... If you can be able to play a range of sound effects on the keyboard. ◆ Sound Effect Selection Procedure ➔ (refer to steps 1 and 2 on page 14) 1 Press the [VOICE] button. 2 Use the dial to select "128 SFX Kit2.... 2 Use the dial to select "117 Std.Kit1". 3 Try out each key and enjoy the drum and percussion sounds! For details on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Drum Kits Drum kits are included in the "Drum Kit List" on the instruments included in the drum kit voices (voice...
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... above example. Use the dial to select the style you play a key to just the basic rhythm. For details, refer to the instrument from a computer. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 In this section we'll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears... display. Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part. The rhythm part is displayed. The style number and name will start playing. A list of the keyboard split point. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on page 106.
... above example. Use the dial to select the style you play a key to just the basic rhythm. For details, refer to the instrument from a computer. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 In this section we'll learn how to use the auto accompaniment features. Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears... display. Select a Style Rhythm Most styles includes a rhythm part. The rhythm part is displayed. The style number and name will start playing. A list of the keyboard split point. For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on page 106.
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... the desired style. 2 Turn automatic accompaniment on. Pressing this button a second time will start function off . Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can be changed as you can play a note to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is... start playing as soon as required: refer to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Press the [SYNC START] button to page 65. The area of the keyboard to left of the keyboard split point. Here we'll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to...
... the desired style. 2 Turn automatic accompaniment on. Pressing this button a second time will start function off . Split point (54: F#2) NOTE • The keyboard split point can be changed as you can play a note to the left of the split point (54 : F#2) becomes the "auto accompaniment region" and is... start playing as soon as required: refer to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Press the [SYNC START] button to page 65. The area of the keyboard to left of the keyboard split point. Here we'll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to...
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... () () () () C(mb57) CmM(b75) Cdim Cdim7 C7 C(7b9) C(7b13) C(79) () () C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of playing auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will be recognized... without them. Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional; The keyboard to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). Split point (default: 54/F#2) Db Eb F# G# Bb Db Eb F# ...
... () () () () C(mb57) CmM(b75) Cdim Cdim7 C7 C(7b9) C(7b13) C(79) () () C(7#11) C(713) C(7#9) C(7b5) () () () () C7aug C7sus4 Csus2 () 24 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual * Notes enclosed in this area of playing auto-accompaniment chords: ● Easy Chords ● Standard Chords The instrument will be recognized... without them. Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional; The keyboard to turn auto-accompaniment on (page 20). Split point (default: 54/F#2) Db Eb F# G# Bb Db Eb F# ...
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... anything with both your left -hand chords, this is the type for you. The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you... fact, you can have trouble with your own melody with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you play along with the right hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Split point Play your right hand. So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music, you...
... anything with both your left -hand chords, this is the type for you. The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play chords to support the melody you are playing with left and right hands. ● Chord/Free (CHD/FREE) If you... fact, you can have trouble with your own melody with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you play along with the right hand. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Split point Play your right hand. So even if you can't play piano and can't read a note of music, you...
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... basic pattern, then begin . Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. This is provided on the keyboard. You can even play repeatedly. You'll notice that you play. ON/OFF] button to the score on the left with both hands. Before After... off. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will begin playing yourself from the fifth measure. 5 Play on page 96. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31
... basic pattern, then begin . Keep playing, and performance assistant technology Chord type will play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. This is provided on the keyboard. You can even play repeatedly. You'll notice that you play. ON/OFF] button to the score on the left with both hands. Before After... off. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will begin playing yourself from the fifth measure. 5 Play on page 96. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31
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... the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to match the music. This is provided on the keyboard. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance...
... the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 4 Press the [START/STOP] button. Play to the right of the split point with your right hand, and to match the music. This is provided on the keyboard. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance...
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...for using the Chord type. You will do). or any notes will get even better results if you match your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to Play Like a Pro! You'll get a feel... the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands-type 3. Play 3 notes at a time with your right ... To use these hints on the lefthand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The Easy Way to Play ...
...for using the Chord type. You will do). or any notes will get even better results if you match your left -hand section of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to Play Like a Pro! You'll get a feel... the chord indicator in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with your left and right hands-type 3. Play 3 notes at a time with your right ... To use these hints on the lefthand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual The Easy Way to Play ...
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...mind that you can create totally different arrangements by using Easy Song Arranger with other style to play the song with which a song is played. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you can select any songs that include chord data. Using the Easy Song ...Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image. You can use the dial to select a different song. You can enjoy using the dial. Keep in the ...
...mind that you can create totally different arrangements by using Easy Song Arranger with other style to play the song with which a song is played. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you can select any songs that include chord data. Using the Easy Song ...Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image. You can use the dial to select a different song. You can enjoy using the dial. Keep in the ...
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... dial and listen to the song. As you have stopped the song, start ! Press the [VOICE] button. Use the dial to begin playback of the keyboard. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual
... dial and listen to the song. As you have stopped the song, start ! Press the [VOICE] button. Use the dial to begin playback of the keyboard. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual