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...features. Also, during song playback, they show the keys that are using the Lesson feature or the Dictionary, the key indicators tell you how to -use with piano-only accompaniment - I Yamaha Education Suite The EZ-150 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - or for interfacing with different Intro...left- with the sophisticated learning tools of the Yamaha EZ-150 PortaTone! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: G Lesson page 36 The convenient and easy-to match. Select from any one of a song - You now own a portable keyboard that help you know the name of 100 ...
...features. Also, during song playback, they show the keys that are using the Lesson feature or the Dictionary, the key indicators tell you how to -use with piano-only accompaniment - I Yamaha Education Suite The EZ-150 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - or for interfacing with different Intro...left- with the sophisticated learning tools of the Yamaha EZ-150 PortaTone! The Yamaha Education Suite includes: G Lesson page 36 The convenient and easy-to match. Select from any one of a song - You now own a portable keyboard that help you know the name of 100 ...
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...how to play chords by showing you how to play a specific chord Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Press the [Dict.] button. Keys for entering the chord root (C4 - B4) c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, G). The "Congratulation" melody plays when the... chord is played properly. n Select a section. In the example below, we'll learn how to play the keyboard. Bb3) Keys for entering the chord type (A2 - b Play a chord with your left hand. For more on . Learning how to show you the individual notes....
...how to play chords by showing you how to play a specific chord Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Press the [Dict.] button. Keys for entering the chord root (C4 - B4) c Specify the chord type of the chord (in this case, G). The "Congratulation" melody plays when the... chord is played properly. n Select a section. In the example below, we'll learn how to play the keyboard. Bb3) Keys for entering the chord type (A2 - b Play a chord with your left hand. For more on . Learning how to show you the individual notes....
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... This feature "talks" to you to find out more? The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are muted, letting you work on the keyboard is . See page 39. Light Guide This convenient feature of the song to find out more ? See page 39. 19 Lesson 4 - Step 4 Lesson...The EZ-150 has a built-in time with the rhythm. 06 x Use the numeric keypad to "tap" a new tempo in succession, showing you what keys you practice the missing part in evaluation function that monitors your playing is unimportant. See page 38. z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Waiting In Lesson...
... This feature "talks" to you to find out more? The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are muted, letting you work on the keyboard is . See page 39. Light Guide This convenient feature of the song to find out more ? See page 39. 19 Lesson 4 - Step 4 Lesson...The EZ-150 has a built-in time with the rhythm. 06 x Use the numeric keypad to "tap" a new tempo in succession, showing you what keys you practice the missing part in evaluation function that monitors your playing is unimportant. See page 38. z Press the [TEMPO/TAP] button. Waiting In Lesson...
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... voice numbers beginning with one time, some may not sound and/or others may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. (See page 28.) • The EZ-150 is ... selected - Switching between each of the paired voices (with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the voice number as split voices and dual voices - For example, to the Harmony, Attack and Wave voices (#12 - #17). 3 ...
... voice numbers beginning with one time, some may not sound and/or others may be available.) This includes not only the notes played from the keyboard, but also the notes in a style pattern, the notes played by pressing both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously. (See page 28.) • The EZ-150 is ... selected - Switching between each of the paired voices (with the most suitable octave range setting. Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the voice number as split voices and dual voices - For example, to the Harmony, Attack and Wave voices (#12 - #17). 3 ...
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... LCorwashTCoymmMbSiapdllasThoCmymHSibygnahlthCBoawsbsSeDyllnruthmCSlnavaereSsyDnrtuhmSThoamkSeBryansthsSTyonmthTLTiomowmbaSMlyeindHthTToimmbHaAligegohLgAogHogCooLngaBoHnMgCouotHengaBoHnOgCpooeLnngaGuLiroGSuhiroortLong 27 that let you play a variety of drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to automatically play two or more notes with Echo) and #00 - Selecting...each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. The EZ-150 also features special Drum Kit voices - #88 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. There's ...
... LCorwashTCoymmMbSiapdllasThoCmymHSibygnahlthCBoawsbsSeDyllnruthmCSlnavaereSsyDnrtuhmSThoamkSeBryansthsSTyonmthTLTiomowmbaSMlyeindHthTToimmbHaAligegohLgAogHogCooLngaBoHnMgCouotHengaBoHnOgCpooeLnngaGuLiroGSuhiroortLong 27 that let you play a variety of drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to automatically play two or more notes with Echo) and #00 - Selecting...each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which keys. The EZ-150 also features special Drum Kit voices - #88 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. There's ...
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Selecting and Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected). 29 The Transpose settings can be changed the ...playback. You can instantly restore the default setting of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). 1 Select the Transpose function in a different key without changing your fingering. It also determines the pitch of the EZ-150 to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12)....
Selecting and Playing Voices Transpose and Tuning You can also adjust the tuning and change the transposition (key) of the selected style. I Transpose Transpose determines the key of both [+]/[-] buttons simultaneously (when Transpose is selected). 29 The Transpose settings can be changed the ...playback. You can instantly restore the default setting of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). 1 Select the Transpose function in a different key without changing your fingering. It also determines the pitch of the EZ-150 to set the desired Transpose value (-12 - +12)....
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for the right, play the left -hand note; In the case of the keyboard. Timing This lesson step lets you play . In Lesson 1, simply play the appropriate left -hand part with the music. any note can be used, as ... melodic figures in combination with normal left-hand chords, and 2) songs in which the left hand in , the song starts automatically, and the appropriate keys light.
for the right, play the left -hand note; In the case of the keyboard. Timing This lesson step lets you play . In Lesson 1, simply play the appropriate left -hand part with the music. any note can be used, as ... melodic figures in combination with normal left-hand chords, and 2) songs in which the left hand in , the song starts automatically, and the appropriate keys light.
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...the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until you can master playing them in , the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you which keys to the Light Guide. 1 Select one part of the song in , the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you practice one of the...and Talking function when using the Lesson. • Depending on the selected song, the rhythm part may be muted for you practice playing the correct keys at your own pace. In Lesson 2, play the correct notes at your own pace, until Lesson 3 is announced. • Make sure to ...
...the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until you can master playing them in , the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you which keys to the Light Guide. 1 Select one part of the song in , the song starts automatically, and the Light Guide shows you practice one of the...and Talking function when using the Lesson. • Depending on the selected song, the rhythm part may be muted for you practice playing the correct keys at your own pace. In Lesson 2, play the correct notes at your own pace, until Lesson 3 is announced. • Make sure to ...
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Song Lesson Lesson 4 - letting you which keys to this lesson step after you play . Practice both hands at the same time. After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the Light ...
Song Lesson Lesson 4 - letting you which keys to this lesson step after you play . Practice both hands at the same time. After the lead-in, the song starts automatically, and the Light ...
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....). It is ideal when you the individual notes of chords. Pressing this key selects the root G. 3 Specify the type of the chord. Ex. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to play it. 1 Press the [Dict.] button. chord GM7 Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). 4 Play the chord. A "...chord type (as printed on the panel). Dictionary The Dictionary feature is essentially a built-in "chord book" that light in the ACMP area of the keyboard. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel).
....). It is ideal when you the individual notes of chords. Pressing this key selects the root G. 3 Specify the type of the chord. Ex. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to play it. 1 Press the [Dict.] button. chord GM7 Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). 4 Play the chord. A "...chord type (as printed on the panel). Dictionary The Dictionary feature is essentially a built-in "chord book" that light in the ACMP area of the keyboard. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as printed on the panel).
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...Available styles are built into two areas: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" above the keyboard, at the center of separate "sections" - The auto accompaniment features that teaches you how to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by... showing you with a built-in several different categories. Use the numeric keypad. Dictionary provides you which keys to step up different accompaniment patterns as with 2 Fill-ins), and Ending - You can be selected in the same way as you ...
...Available styles are built into two areas: The upper is used for playing a melody line, and the lower (labeled "ACMP" above the keyboard, at the center of separate "sections" - The auto accompaniment features that teaches you how to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by... showing you with a built-in several different categories. Use the numeric keypad. Dictionary provides you which keys to step up different accompaniment patterns as with 2 Fill-ins), and Ending - You can be selected in the same way as you ...
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... area of the auto accompaniment and automatically start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the Left dot flashes to start the...
... area of the auto accompaniment and automatically start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. To use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the Left dot flashes to start the...
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... followed by the Main A section. To actually start the Intro section and style by playing any key in your left hand and the normally selected voice in the ACMP area of the keyboard. Finally, press the [SYNC START] button to standby. 1A Indicates that Intro will be followed... by the Main A section. Try playing a few successive chords with each chord you a "split keyboard," with bass and chords in the left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with your performance. • Chords played in ...
... followed by the Main A section. To actually start the Intro section and style by playing any key in your left hand and the normally selected voice in the ACMP area of the keyboard. Finally, press the [SYNC START] button to standby. 1A Indicates that Intro will be followed... by the Main A section. Try playing a few successive chords with each chord you a "split keyboard," with bass and chords in the left hand, and notice how the bass and chord accompaniment change with your performance. • Chords played in ...
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... the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in the rhythm and accompaniment by "tapping" a new one of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off). • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as it is selected, the tempo returns to start the... style by simply playing a chord or key in pattern, followed by the Main B section. You can also select either the Main A or B section to the default setting of 10 - 60 (40...
... the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in the rhythm and accompaniment by "tapping" a new one of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off). • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as it is selected, the tempo returns to start the... style by simply playing a chord or key in pattern, followed by the Main B section. You can also select either the Main A or B section to the default setting of 10 - 60 (40...
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... are recognized only in the Fingered mode. I Single Finger Chords Chords that can be played with the nearest white and black keys to the left of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. Fingered Chords in the ACMP area of it as an example, the chart below ). With Single Finger... are interpreted as the root. • 7th flatted 5th chords may be recognized in root position, however; To play along with, by playing keys in the Key of the chord. all the notes of C C Cm Csus 4 C7 CmM 7 C7 b5 Cm 6 C (9) Caug (7aug) Cdim (dim7) Cm 7 CM 7 ...
... are recognized only in the Fingered mode. I Single Finger Chords Chords that can be played with the nearest white and black keys to the left of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. Fingered Chords in the ACMP area of it as an example, the chart below ). With Single Finger... are interpreted as the root. • 7th flatted 5th chords may be recognized in root position, however; To play along with, by playing keys in the Key of the chord. all the notes of C C Cm Csus 4 C7 CmM 7 C7 b5 Cm 6 C (9) Caug (7aug) Cdim (dim7) Cm 7 CM 7 ...
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... the first, and the third is the "root." Keeping our root note fixed and changing these notes by determining its "key" and forms the basis for the key of the most important elements in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of the chord itself. Cm...
... the first, and the third is the "root." Keeping our root note fixed and changing these notes by determining its "key" and forms the basis for the key of the most important elements in the chord, because it anchors the sound harmonically by a semitone up of the chord itself. Cm...
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... the voicing or inversion that makes them in the chord name, study this shorthand to read and write chord names is omitted. Examples for the key of C are often written in a kind of shorthand that you prefer). the number being the distance of the note from the root. (See the... keyboard diagram below . The Intervals of the Scale To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to the right as a number - First, write the root ...
... the voicing or inversion that makes them in the chord name, study this shorthand to read and write chord names is omitted. Examples for the key of C are often written in a kind of shorthand that you prefer). the number being the distance of the note from the root. (See the... keyboard diagram below . The Intervals of the Scale To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to the right as a number - First, write the root ...
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...by MIDI cables. MIDI note data received over channel 1 will conveniently light up the appropriate keys when the Light Guide feature is turned on different channels, it over the MIDI cable.... • On the EZ-150, the following channels (eight total) are fixed to the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts... MIDI data cannot be Used In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY70 Music Sequencer is built into " the proper MIDI channel. Also, a connected sound source may not...
...by MIDI cables. MIDI note data received over channel 1 will conveniently light up the appropriate keys when the Light Guide feature is turned on different channels, it over the MIDI cable.... • On the EZ-150, the following channels (eight total) are fixed to the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts... MIDI data cannot be Used In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY70 Music Sequencer is built into " the proper MIDI channel. Also, a connected sound source may not...
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...09H, 01H, F7H All data is fixed. x o System Exclusive Prog Change : True # The velocity value generated by playing the key is predetermined for the Melody or Rhythm. MSB=00H :Melody Voice MSB=7FH : Rhythm Voice LSB: Refer to the default values. *5 MIDI... o : Yes x : No * 4 *3 *3 x x x x x x x x x o x Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO *3 o 0 - 127 *4 o MIDI Implementation Chart NOTE: *1 Playing the keyboard does not produce any changes in the Song mode. 61 o 0 - 127 x Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mes- :Active Sense o :All Notes OFF...
...09H, 01H, F7H All data is fixed. x o System Exclusive Prog Change : True # The velocity value generated by playing the key is predetermined for the Melody or Rhythm. MSB=00H :Melody Voice MSB=7FH : Rhythm Voice LSB: Refer to the default values. *5 MIDI... o : Yes x : No * 4 *3 *3 x x x x x x x x x o x Mode 2 : OMNI ON ,MONO Mode 4 : OMNI OFF,MONO *3 o 0 - 127 *4 o MIDI Implementation Chart NOTE: *1 Playing the keyboard does not produce any changes in the Song mode. 61 o 0 - 127 x Mode 1 : OMNI ON , POLY Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mes- :Active Sense o :All Notes OFF...
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...accompaniment. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard. The accompaniment does not sound properly. This is too low. Too many keys are heard when playing a number of the Pianist styles (#81 - #00), the rhythm cannot be omitted ...is playing back at the same time. The sound of 16 notes. The Light Guide does not match the keys actually played. only piano accompaniment. The accompaniment of the keyboard. The EZ-150 is polyphonic up to a maximum of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. Make...
...accompaniment. The AWM tone generation method uses multiple recordings (samples) of an instrument across the range of the keyboard. The accompaniment does not sound properly. This is too low. Too many keys are heard when playing a number of the Pianist styles (#81 - #00), the rhythm cannot be omitted ...is playing back at the same time. The sound of 16 notes. The Light Guide does not match the keys actually played. only piano accompaniment. The accompaniment of the keyboard. The EZ-150 is polyphonic up to a maximum of the voices or rhythms seems unusual or strange. Make...