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...," among other MIDI devices. • Built-in the display - perfect for your new PSR-172/170 in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads...
...," among other MIDI devices. • Built-in the display - perfect for your new PSR-172/170 in order to take full advantage of the Yamaha Education Suite. • Convenient control over accompaniment Styles - I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - including Tempo, Tap Tempo and independent Accompaniment Volume. • Four Multi Pads...
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...Melody Voice Change 30 Changing the Tempo 31 Adjusting the Song Volume 32 Song Controls 32 A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 Using the Lesson Feature 34 Lesson 1 - Minus One 37 Lesson 4 - Multi Fingering 48 Multi Pads 51 MIDI 52 Troubleshooting 53 Voice List 54 Drum ... 57 MIDI Implementation Chart 58 Specifications 60 Index 61 G COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use is not permitted under relevant laws. Such copyrighted materials include, without...
...Melody Voice Change 30 Changing the Tempo 31 Adjusting the Song Volume 32 Song Controls 32 A-B Repeat 33 Song Lesson 34 Using the Lesson Feature 34 Lesson 1 - Minus One 37 Lesson 4 - Multi Fingering 48 Multi Pads 51 MIDI 52 Troubleshooting 53 Voice List 54 Drum ... 57 MIDI Implementation Chart 58 Specifications 60 Index 61 G COPYRIGHT NOTICE This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which it has license to use is not permitted under relevant laws. Such copyrighted materials include, without...
Owner's Manual
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... power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PSR-172/170. Setting Up Accessory Jacks I Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is automatically...a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. 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 reversed footswitch operation. Doing this ...
... power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on the PSR-172/170. Setting Up Accessory Jacks I Using a Sustain Footswitch This feature lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to sustain the sound of the keyboard voice. This is automatically...a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is properly connected to the SUSTAIN jack before connecting them. 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 reversed footswitch operation. Doing this ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Lesson [L] or [R] button. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds - Let's try a few of...
... the Lesson [L] or [R] button. Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... letting you create your own real-time mixes and groove along with the DJ Feature The exciting new DJ feature gives you a full variety of dance and DJ sounds - Let's try a few of...
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Playing a single song Naturally, you can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 songs (001 - 100). Simply select the appropriate number of the PSR-172/170. Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the desired song during playback. 001 x Select a song. Want to find... Demo song. See page 29. 12 DemoSong 006 FurElise c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q z xw GrandPno c zx Playing the Songs The PSR-172/170 is packed with 001... Let's play back any of other categories.
Playing a single song Naturally, you can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 songs (001 - 100). Simply select the appropriate number of the PSR-172/170. Playing the Demo songs Demo songs (001 - 005) showcase the sophisticated features and stunning sound of the desired song during playback. 001 x Select a song. Want to find... Demo song. See page 29. 12 DemoSong 006 FurElise c Start (and stop) the song. Quick Guide Step 2 Songs q z xw GrandPno c zx Playing the Songs The PSR-172/170 is packed with 001... Let's play back any of other categories.
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... Chords in the Dictionary" on . 14 Simply play melodies, and you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - Quick...-to play chords with your left hand - x Select a style. 001 8Bt Pop TEMPO 116 002 8UpTempo c Turn the auto accompaniment on page 41. and the PSR-172/170 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing.
... Chords in the Dictionary" on . 14 Simply play melodies, and you professional instrumental backing for your performances. Use your right hand to -use Auto Accompaniment features give you 'll sound like an entire band! • For more infomation on playing proper chords for the auto accompaniment, see "Using Auto Accompaniment - Quick...-to play chords with your left hand - x Select a style. 001 8Bt Pop TEMPO 116 002 8UpTempo c Turn the auto accompaniment on page 41. and the PSR-172/170 automatically produces appropriate bass, chord and rhythm backing.
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...alternately selects Lessons 1 - 3. For instructions on the left, press the [L] button. Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x z x GrandPno v z Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-172/170 songs can be used with one part muted - Lesson 2 - and right-hand parts are muted - z Select one of each song individually: simply press...Timing This lesson step lets you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for you play and master both hands. to work on (left ) or [R] (right). You can practice the left - and...
...alternately selects Lessons 1 - 3. For instructions on the left, press the [L] button. Quick Guide Step 4 Lesson x z x GrandPno v z Using the Lesson Feature All of the PSR-172/170 songs can be used with one part muted - Lesson 2 - and right-hand parts are muted - z Select one of each song individually: simply press...Timing This lesson step lets you want to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for you play and master both hands. to work on (left ) or [R] (right). You can practice the left - and...
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...nd out more ? See page 39. r3 MinusOne 116 TEMPO x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? See page 37. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on your liking, ... "announcing" the Grade comments as well as they appear in real time. (See page 44.) Want to set the desired tempo. Lesson 2 - Talking This feature "talks" to find out more ? Changing the Tempo Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the parts is . Minus One In Lesson 3,...
...nd out more ? See page 39. r3 MinusOne 116 TEMPO x Use the numeric keypad to find out more ? See page 37. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your practicing and - The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on your liking, ... "announcing" the Grade comments as well as they appear in real time. (See page 44.) Want to set the desired tempo. Lesson 2 - Talking This feature "talks" to find out more ? Changing the Tempo Naturally, you can change the tempo (speed) of the parts is . Minus One In Lesson 3,...
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...) as they change during playback. Set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to disable the Demo feature. You can do with the songs. While the Demo song is playing... You can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [...DEMO] button. Notice also that allows you an idea of the desired song during the song. You can be used while the Demo songs are playing. Many features of other categories.
...) as they change during playback. Set the [STANDBY/ON] switch to disable the Demo feature. You can do with the songs. While the Demo song is playing... You can also play back songs of the PSR-172/170 can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. 3 Press the [...DEMO] button. Notice also that allows you an idea of the desired song during the song. You can be used while the Demo songs are playing. Many features of other categories.
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Panel Display Indications The PSR-172/170 features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be...name (printed on the keyboard. Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-172/170 has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode • For a few specific chords ...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 appears next to indicate the beats in succession...
Panel Display Indications The PSR-172/170 features a large multi-function display that shows all notes may be...name (printed on the keyboard. Using the numeric keypad selects style numbers. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-172/170 has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode • For a few specific chords ...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 appears next to indicate the beats in succession...
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... keyboard, the DJ voice is divided into "blocks" (as shown below ). Block #1 Block #2 Block #3 Block #4 For Lesson 1, any note on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. Lesson steps 1 - 3 can play the appropriate octave block. Each block has a different sound. Indicates that the 3 1 third block... and voice. 2 Turn on the keyboard can be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up . Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button. 098 DJvoice1 001 Doing this automatically resets the entire...
... keyboard, the DJ voice is divided into "blocks" (as shown below ). Block #1 Block #2 Block #3 Block #4 For Lesson 1, any note on the Lesson feature, and select a Lesson step. Lesson steps 1 - 3 can play the appropriate octave block. Each block has a different sound. Indicates that the 3 1 third block... and voice. 2 Turn on the keyboard can be played, the appropriate block numbers appear successively at the same position. DJ This exciting feature lets you instantly call up . Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button. 098 DJvoice1 001 Doing this automatically resets the entire...
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... voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of voices and their numbers are two ways to step up and down through the voices. 23 Use the numeric keypad. Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-172/170 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset...
... voices: 1) directly entering the voice number with Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) tone generation system. Many of voices and their numbers are two ways to step up and down through the voices. 23 Use the numeric keypad. Selecting and Playing Voices The PSR-172/170 features 100 authentic voices that have special preset...
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...exciting sounds for playing many of the keyboard - Split voices (#069 - #073) feature two separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are...100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms LCorwashTCoymmMbSaipdllashToCmymHSbigyahnlthCBoawssbeDSlyrlunmthCSnlaavreesSDyrnutmhSThoamkeBSraysnsthSTyonmthLTToiomwmbaMSleiydnHthTTiommbaHAleiggLohgoAHgogoCLongaBHonMguoCteHongaBHonOgpoCeLonngaGLuiroGSuhiorortLong 25 The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play...
...exciting sounds for playing many of the keyboard - Split voices (#069 - #073) feature two separate voices, each sound are printed above the keyboard, conveniently indicating which sounds are...100) Rim SBhoast s DBrausms DH1ri-uhmatS2CnlaorseeHDi-rhuamtSP1neadraeHlDi-rhuamtTO2ompeBnTaosms LCorwashTCoymmMbSaipdllashToCmymHSbigyahnlthCBoawssbeDSlyrlunmthCSnlaavreesSDyrnutmhSThoamkeBSraysnsthSTyonmthLTToiomwmbaMSleiydnHthTTiommbaHAleiggLohgoAHgogoCLongaBHonMguoCteHongaBHonOgpoCeLonngaGLuiroGSuhiorortLong 25 The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play...
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... 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000). In other than #000. 26 Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song.
... 2 Select the One Touch Setting voice (#000). In other than #000. 26 Selecting and Playing Voices One Touch Setting The powerful One Touch Setting (OTS) feature lets you instantly and automatically call up an appropriate voice and other settings when you select a style or song.
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...learning songs fun and easy. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of the PSR-172/170. Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that allows you to step up and down through the songs. 3 Start the selected song. Simply ...way as with them on the keyboard. however, you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The 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...
...learning songs fun and easy. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of the PSR-172/170. Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that allows you to step up and down through the songs. 3 Start the selected song. Simply ...way as with them on the keyboard. however, you change the song's melody voice to the one currently selected voice. • The 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...
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... that the selected panel voice has replaced the song's original melody voice. 001 MELODY V 001 30 The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - Press the [SONG] button, then use the...
... that the selected panel voice has replaced the song's original melody voice. 001 MELODY V 001 30 The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one second. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one step further - Press the [SONG] button, then use the...
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... including Piano/Classical, World and Christmas, plus a special set of DJ Game songs. 34 Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for practice. Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you to play the keyboard. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with these ...educational features. Both Hands Lesson 4 is a "Minus One" practice essentially the same as Lesson 3, except that both the left ) or R (right) to select the desired part for you play in rhythm and at the same time. All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used ...
... including Piano/Classical, World and Christmas, plus a special set of DJ Game songs. 34 Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for practice. Using the Lesson Feature 1 Select one part muted, letting you to play the keyboard. Minus One This lesson step plays back the song with these ...educational features. Both Hands Lesson 4 is a "Minus One" practice essentially the same as Lesson 3, except that both the left ) or R (right) to select the desired part for you play in rhythm and at the same time. All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used ...
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...STOP] button to stop the Lesson. Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. Lr4 BothHand • When the Talking function (page 40) is on, the PSR-172/170 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is shown in order: Lesson 1 → Lesson 2 → Lesson 3 → Off ... (following a lead-in the display. page 39). to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; The PSR-172/170 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/STOP] button is indicated in count) as soon as two sixteen notes. The selected Lesson step is...
...STOP] button to stop the Lesson. Sixteenth notes are identical. 3 Start the Lesson. Lr4 BothHand • When the Talking function (page 40) is on, the PSR-172/170 "announces" the current Lesson step. • When a DJ song is shown in order: Lesson 1 → Lesson 2 → Lesson 3 → Off ... (following a lead-in the display. page 39). to work on the right-hand part, press the [R] button; The PSR-172/170 exits from the Lesson feature automatically when the [START/STOP] button is indicated in count) as soon as two sixteen notes. The selected Lesson step is...
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Four grades are assigned, depending on , the PSR-172/170 also "announces" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Indicates Grade function is selected Current Grade function setting on GRADE -04 • Grade is ... (page 40) is automatically set Grade to on or off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on or off . Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display.
Four grades are assigned, depending on , the PSR-172/170 also "announces" your performance: "OK," "Good," "Very Good," and "Excellent." Indicates Grade function is selected Current Grade function setting on GRADE -04 • Grade is ... (page 40) is automatically set Grade to on or off as the default setting. 2 Set Grade to on or off . Song Lesson Grade The Lesson feature has a built-in the display.
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... button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TALKING" appears in the display. Indicates Talking function is automatically set Talking to on or off as desired. Talking This feature "talks" to you through the speakers, "announcing" the Grade comments as well as the default setting.
... button, repeatedly if necessary, until "TALKING" appears in the display. Indicates Talking function is automatically set Talking to on or off as desired. Talking This feature "talks" to you through the speakers, "announcing" the Grade comments as well as the default setting.