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...8226; Do not attempt to recharge batteries that is not to be caused by it near water or in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with old ones. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. ...not place the AC adaptor cord near other property. When attaching the stand or rack, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it inspected by Yamaha) only. Do not use new batteries together with water and consult a doctor. Doing so can cause overheating, ...
...8226; Do not attempt to recharge batteries that is not to be caused by it near water or in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your eyes, mouth, or skin, wash immediately with old ones. The instrument contains no user-serviceable parts. ...not place the AC adaptor cord near other property. When attaching the stand or rack, use paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. If it inspected by Yamaha) only. Do not use new batteries together with water and consult a doctor. Doing so can cause overheating, ...
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... with the selected Style and Song. • MIDI terminals for instantly adding special instrumental breaks, fills, and phrases to -use keyboard with other things. I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - The convenient Talking function "announces" each with piano-only accompaniment - Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your...
... with the selected Style and Song. • MIDI terminals for instantly adding special instrumental breaks, fills, and phrases to -use keyboard with other things. I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - The convenient Talking function "announces" each with piano-only accompaniment - Read this Owner's Manual carefully while playing your...
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... system. This is used in the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in... stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-172/170. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on an...
... system. This is used in the same way as you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to observe these cautions may result in electric shock or equipment damage. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in... stereo headphones to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is equipped with other end to the rear panel PHONES/OUTPUT jack on the PSR-172/170. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on an...
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You can also use the numeric keypad to directly enter the value. 120 SONG VOL Want to the included Song Book. 13 Bach) Turkish ... Hands (J.J. Bach) Canon (J. q Press the [OVERALL] button, until ACMP/SONG VOLUME is indicated by the dark arrow in the display. 110 SONG VOL 001 w Use the [+]/[-] buttons to adjust the song vol- Schumann) Polonaise (J.S. Beethoven) Gavotte (F.J. Liszt) Blumenlied (G. Beethoven) Valse op.64-1 "Petit chien" (F. ume. Step...;r Elise (L.v. Changing the volume of the song This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance.
You can also use the numeric keypad to directly enter the value. 120 SONG VOL Want to the included Song Book. 13 Bach) Turkish ... Hands (J.J. Bach) Canon (J. q Press the [OVERALL] button, until ACMP/SONG VOLUME is indicated by the dark arrow in the display. 110 SONG VOL 001 w Use the [+]/[-] buttons to adjust the song vol- Schumann) Polonaise (J.S. Beethoven) Gavotte (F.J. Liszt) Blumenlied (G. Beethoven) Valse op.64-1 "Petit chien" (F. ume. Step...;r Elise (L.v. Changing the volume of the song This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance.
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.... See page 36. Lesson 3 - See page 38. 17 Want to set the desired tempo. See page 37. r3 MinusOne 116 TEMPO x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? Timing This step lets you work on the timing of the song to you through the speakers... you play the notes correctly before it continues. The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on the keyboard is . Want to find out more ? The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." like Lesson...
.... See page 36. Lesson 3 - See page 38. 17 Want to set the desired tempo. See page 37. r3 MinusOne 116 TEMPO x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? Timing This step lets you work on the timing of the song to you through the speakers... you play the notes correctly before it continues. The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on the keyboard is . Want to find out more ? The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." like Lesson...
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...;ve songs will play back songs of what you can do with the songs. You can be used while the Demo songs are playing. Notice also that allows you an idea of other categories. To use this, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn on in this condition, pressing the [DEMO... ON. 2 Set the Volume. You can play along on the key- Simply select the appropri- ate number of the PSR-172/170 can also play back in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. While the power is on the power. Many features of the desired song during...
...;ve songs will play back songs of what you can do with the songs. You can be used while the Demo songs are playing. Notice also that allows you an idea of other categories. To use this, simultaneously hold down the [DEMO] button and turn on in this condition, pressing the [DEMO... ON. 2 Set the Volume. You can play along on the key- Simply select the appropri- ate number of the PSR-172/170 can also play back in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. While the power is on the power. Many features of the desired song during...
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...indicator u Song/Voice/Style name and number q Indicators 002 DemoSong 003 e Notation y Chord r Keyboard t Measure/Tempo and Beat q Indicator These bars indicate the operating condition of the PSR-172/170, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that are selected, it brie.../ STOP] button starts song playback. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts song playback. This is selected). Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. The currently selected function is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to...
...indicator u Song/Voice/Style name and number q Indicators 002 DemoSong 003 e Notation y Chord r Keyboard t Measure/Tempo and Beat q Indicator These bars indicate the operating condition of the PSR-172/170, as BM7), not all important settings for a note or notes that are selected, it brie.../ STOP] button starts song playback. Pressing the [START/ STOP] button starts song playback. This is selected). Using the numeric keypad selects voice numbers. Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. The currently selected function is indicated by a dark bar that appears next to...
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... block is divided into "blocks" (as shown below ). Indicates that the 3 1 third block and first block are to be used with the DJ feauture by using the Multi pads or the keyboard. DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up . Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button. 098 DJvoice1 001 Doing...
... block is divided into "blocks" (as shown below ). Indicates that the 3 1 third block and first block are to be used with the DJ feauture by using the Multi pads or the keyboard. DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up . Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button. 098 DJvoice1 001 Doing...
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... notes 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 26.) • The PSR-172/170 is polyphonic up or down through the numbers. • Each voice is ...Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the Organ voices are effect "pairs." Selecting and Playing Voices I Using the [+]/[-] buttons Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select the previous voice. For example, to ...
... notes 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 26.) • The PSR-172/170 is polyphonic up or down through the numbers. • Each voice is ...Thus, if you play too many notes at the same key. • Four of the Organ voices are effect "pairs." Selecting and Playing Voices I Using the [+]/[-] buttons Press the [+] button to select the next voice number, and press the [-] button to select the previous voice. For example, to ...
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Selecting and Playing Voices Harmony voices (#059 - #068) automatically add a one note can be used for the harmony effect. Sustain voices (#074 - #078) have a special sustained release for a rich, layered sound. Echo voices (#079 - #088) provide an echo effect that ... to the original voice. If several notes are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play two or more notes with Echo) and #100 - or three...
Selecting and Playing Voices Harmony voices (#059 - #068) automatically add a one note can be used for the harmony effect. Sustain voices (#074 - #078) have a special sustained release for a rich, layered sound. Echo voices (#079 - #088) provide an echo effect that ... to the original voice. If several notes are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play two or more notes with Echo) and #100 - or three...
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...The songs of the PSR-172/170 can also play along...PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that have been created using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for your listening enjoyment; Use... the numeric keypad. Current melody note 006 FurElise 002 MEASURE Current measure number • You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use...using the rich ...
...The songs of the PSR-172/170 can also play along...PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that have been created using the currently selected voice, or even select a different voice for your listening enjoyment; Use... the numeric keypad. Current melody note 006 FurElise 002 MEASURE Current measure number • You can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use...using the rich ...
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...Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons... Change feature takes this one of your own selection. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to select the desired voice. 001 GrandPno 001 3 Press...melody of your own selection. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of the song ... panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, using Melody Voice Change will change the flute melody voice to piano. 1 Select the desired...
...Press the [SONG] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons... Change feature takes this one of your own selection. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to select the desired voice. 001 GrandPno 001 3 Press...melody of your own selection. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of the song ... panel is piano but the song's melody is being played by a flute voice, using Melody Voice Change will change the flute melody voice to piano. 1 Select the desired...
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...step, until you play and master the missing part yourself - Timing This lesson step lets you to play the keyboard. any note can be used with these educational features. I Lesson 1 - Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you play and master both hands at the proper tempo. ... time. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with both the left - I Lesson 3 - All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used , as long as you practice the left - I Lesson 2 - and right-hand parts are divided into different categories or music genres, including...
...step, until you play and master the missing part yourself - Timing This lesson step lets you to play the keyboard. any note can be used with these educational features. I Lesson 1 - Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you play and master both hands at the proper tempo. ... time. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with both the left - I Lesson 3 - All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used , as long as you practice the left - I Lesson 2 - and right-hand parts are divided into different categories or music genres, including...
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...section or play the chords with your playing is indicated. • The melody note does not sound unless your left hand, use of the left hand, the PSR-172/170 actually has two different types of the first type, play the appropriate left hand plays arpeggios or melodic figures... left hand in time with the rhythm. Press the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until Lesson 1 is in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. r1 Timing -04 m 3 Play the appropriate melody or chord with the music. In the case of songs: 1) songs with normal left-hand chords, and...
...section or play the chords with your playing is indicated. • The melody note does not sound unless your left hand, use of the left hand, the PSR-172/170 actually has two different types of the first type, play the appropriate left hand plays arpeggios or melodic figures... left hand in time with the rhythm. Press the [L] or [R] button (repeatedly, if necessary) until Lesson 1 is in the auto accompaniment section of the keyboard. r1 Timing -04 m 3 Play the appropriate melody or chord with the music. In the case of songs: 1) songs with normal left-hand chords, and...
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... the chords you play. Selecting and Playing a Style 1 Press the [STYLE] button. Style numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by showing you perform. Intro, Main ... for the auto accompaniment function. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to step up of the panel. Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-172/170 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Style name and number 001...
... the chords you play. Selecting and Playing a Style 1 Press the [STYLE] button. Style numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the style number, or use the [+]/[-] buttons to your performance, letting you control the accompaniment by showing you perform. Intro, Main ... for the auto accompaniment function. Auto accompaniment effectively splits the keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of instrumental backing to step up of the panel. Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-172/170 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - Style name and number 001...
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...use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the handclap icon flashes to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard.... Beat Display The handclap icon in the display flashes in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key in time with the current tempo during playback of a style (or song...rhythm/accompaniment by tapping the [TEMPO/ TAP] button twice at that allows you tapped. I Using Tap Tempo to start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the style or song. (For ...
...use Sync Start, first press the [SYNC START] button (the handclap icon flashes to indicate Sync Start stand-by), then press any key when accompaniment is playing by simply pressing a key on the keyboard.... Beat Display The handclap icon in the display flashes in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key in time with the current tempo during playback of a style (or song...rhythm/accompaniment by tapping the [TEMPO/ TAP] button twice at that allows you tapped. I Using Tap Tempo to start This useful feature lets you tap out the speed (tempo) of the style or song. (For ...
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... Indicates that Intro is stopped. Handclap icon flashes 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. To actually start the Intro section and style by playing any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard. allowing you to standby. INTRO≥A TEMPO 116 Indicates that Intro will... be used to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section and accompaniment, press the [START/ STOP] ...
... Indicates that Intro is stopped. Handclap icon flashes 3 Change chords using the auto accompaniment feature. To actually start the Intro section and style by playing any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard. allowing you to standby. INTRO≥A TEMPO 116 Indicates that Intro will... be used to enable Sync Start, and start the Intro section and accompaniment, press the [START/ STOP] ...
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..., letting you re-start by pressing the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off). • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as it is currently playing, pressing ... in patterns are not available when one of the Pianist styles (#081 - #100) are selected. 46 I Using an Ending section Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. You can also use the convenient Tap Tempo function to smoothly lead into the next section. Selecting and Playing Styles 4 Stop the style...
..., letting you re-start by pressing the [MAIN/ AUTO FILL] button before starting the style. • Fill-in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key when accompaniment is off). • To have the Ending section gradually slow down (ritardando) as it is currently playing, pressing ... in patterns are not available when one of the Pianist styles (#081 - #100) are selected. 46 I Using an Ending section Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. You can also use the convenient Tap Tempo function to smoothly lead into the next section. Selecting and Playing Styles 4 Stop the style...
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... key of the chord. the chords will be produced in root position, however; Whichever method you use, the PSR-172/170 "understands" what chord you can be recognized without them. • The following rules and exceptions: • Minor 6th chords are recognized only in ...also has the following chords are optional; or three-finger chord indication (see Single Finger Chords below shows how to the left of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. To play a seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to produce the four ...
... key of the chord. the chords will be produced in root position, however; Whichever method you use, the PSR-172/170 "understands" what chord you can be recognized without them. • The following rules and exceptions: • Minor 6th chords are recognized only in ...also has the following chords are optional; or three-finger chord indication (see Single Finger Chords below shows how to the left of the keyboard using Multi Fingering operation. To play a seventh chord: Press the root note together with the nearest white and black keys to produce the four ...
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... as a number - The Intervals of the Scale To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to represent them with the voicing or inversion that to the right of the note from the root. (See the keyboard diagram below . Examples for the key of C are shown below .) For example, the minor ...skill. If you need to specify sharp or flat, indicate that you understand the basic principles of harmony and chords, it's very simple to use this shorthand to play them in the chord name, study this diagram of the scale, etc. One important point: Chords are indicated in an uppercase...
... as a number - The Intervals of the Scale To better understand the intervals and the numbers used to represent them with the voicing or inversion that to the right of the note from the root. (See the keyboard diagram below . Examples for the key of C are shown below .) For example, the minor ...skill. If you need to specify sharp or flat, indicate that you understand the basic principles of harmony and chords, it's very simple to use this shorthand to play them in the chord name, study this diagram of the scale, etc. One important point: Chords are indicated in an uppercase...