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... environment will not occur in the users manual, may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with the requirements listed in the USA. 3. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, ...that may not correspond with the letter N or coloured BLACK. If the antenna lead-in is subject to eliminate the problem by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. NOTE: This product has been...
... environment will not occur in the users manual, may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this type of Equipment : Digital Keyboard Model Name : DGX-230/YPG-235 This device complies with the requirements listed in the USA. 3. Compliance with these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, ...that may not correspond with the letter N or coloured BLACK. If the antenna lead-in is subject to eliminate the problem by YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA. (class B) IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM Connecting the Plug and Cord IMPORTANT. NOTE: This product has been...
Owner's Manual
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... used batteries according to the internal components or result in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • The panel settings and some trouble or...dry cloth. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber... while playing the instrument to the instrument at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5 Saving data Saving and backing up the product, make sure to an...
... used batteries according to the internal components or result in this might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your data • The panel settings and some trouble or...dry cloth. Then have the instrument inspected by improper use . Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by qualified Yamaha service personnel. • Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber... while playing the instrument to the instrument at their respective companies. (4)-12 2/2 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 5 Saving data Saving and backing up the product, make sure to an...
Owner's Manual
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...which it has license to use is on a wide range of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual USB USB is affixed to all computer software, style files, MIDI... scores and sound recordings. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Can't Help Falling In Love from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN ... 1" is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music Corporation International...
...which it has license to use is on a wide range of chord types. 6 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual USB USB is affixed to all computer software, style files, MIDI... scores and sound recordings. STYLE FILE The Style File Format is a simplified version of Yamaha's high-quality XG tone generation format. Can't Help Falling In Love from the Paramount Picture CAPTAIN ... 1" is the title, credits and copyright notices for the song pre-installed in this electronic keyboard: Mona Lisa from the Paramount Picture BLUE HAWAII Words and Music by Famous Music Corporation International...
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Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you can start practicing with a song on the left- The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual and much more. Experience a whole new world of genres...
Special Features of the DGX-230/YPG-235 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Just as you can start practicing with a song on the left- The accompaniment styles provide the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of voices. PopBossa 097 Excellen 8 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual and much more. Experience a whole new world of genres...
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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 Turning the... 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 Turning the... 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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...) The DGX-230/YPG-235 speakers are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on flash memory, all instrument settings are automatically shut off when a plug is properly connected to the SUS- You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, ...attempt to turn on page 87. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by pressing a footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. Doing so can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 79). TAIN jack ...
...) The DGX-230/YPG-235 speakers are restored to the initial factory defaults when the power is turned on flash memory, all instrument settings are automatically shut off when a plug is properly connected to the SUS- You can connect the PHONES/OUTPUT jack to a keyboard amplifier, ...attempt to turn on page 87. Connecting a Footswitch (SUSTAIN Jack) Turning the Power On Turn down the volume by pressing a footswitch. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack. Doing so can transfer performance data and song files between the two (page 79). TAIN jack ...
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...of musical sounds. 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. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will play . The available voices will be selected... Flute 3 Play the keyboard. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. 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. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Voice name...
...of musical sounds. 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. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will play . The available voices will be selected... Flute 3 Play the keyboard. While watching the displayed voice name rotate the dial. 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. a wide variety of voices. 14 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Voice name...
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... voice 3 Select the desired dual voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Hold for a few seconds, then 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 in the display for longer than a second. The currently selected dual voice will play the keyboard. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. When turned on or off....
... voice 3 Select the desired dual voice. Vibes 109 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 15 Hold for a few seconds, then 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 in the display for longer than a second. The currently selected dual voice will play the keyboard. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. When turned on or off....
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... by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the left of the keyboard split point. The currently selected split voice will be used during a song lesson (page 36). Try Playing a Variety of... When turned on or off. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound ... the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice
... by pressing the [FUNCTION] button and then using the CATEGORY [ ] and [ ] buttons to the left of the keyboard split point. The currently selected split voice will be used during a song lesson (page 36). Try Playing a Variety of... When turned on or off. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 4 Play the keyboard. "S.VOICE" appears in the display. Hold for a few seconds, then the currently selected split voice will sound ... the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button for longer than a second 16 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual FngrBass 042 The currently selected SPLIT voice
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.... DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to use is press one convenient button. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play over the entire keyboard. The dual and...Playing a Variety of split voices. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you have to the left of the keyboard split point. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play piano, all settings other than ...
.... DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 17 Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to use is press one convenient button. Try selecting and playing a range of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play over the entire keyboard. The dual and...Playing a Variety of split voices. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you have to the left of the keyboard split point. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The voice selected here becomes the split voice which will play piano, all settings other than ...
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...sounds! a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For details on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "127 SFX Kit1" includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the .... Fun Sounds This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects 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 "117 ...
...sounds! a comprehensive variety of drum and percussion sounds. For details on the instruments included in the "Drum Kit List" on page 104. 18 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual "127 SFX Kit1" includes lightning, running water, dogs barking, and others. As you try out the various keys you'll hear the .... Fun Sounds This instrument includes a range of drum kits and unique sound effects 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 "117 ...
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... page 67. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. A list of the keyboard split point. The style rhythm will begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears when a style number and name is displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has...
... page 67. 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. A list of the keyboard split point. The style rhythm will begin by listening to just the basic rhythm. Style Name ChtPnoPp 001 This icon appears when a style number and name is displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 19 Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has...
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...and chord accompaniment included in a style will turn the sync start is on. Press the [SYNC START] button to the left of the keyboard split point. PopBossa 097 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. ● When automatic accompaniment is used only for specifying the accompaniment... on. Pressing this button a second time will start playing as soon as required: refer to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual PopBossa 097 Flashes when sync start function off . Here we'll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic...
...and chord accompaniment included in a style will turn the sync start is on. Press the [SYNC START] button to the left of the keyboard split point. PopBossa 097 This icon appears when automatic accompaniment is on. ● When automatic accompaniment is used only for specifying the accompaniment... on. Pressing this button a second time will start playing as soon as required: refer to turn automatic accompaniment off . 20 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual PopBossa 097 Flashes when sync start function off . Here we'll see how to add bass and chord accompaniment to the basic...
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...will be recognized without them. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to play a major chord Press the root note of the keyboard. the chords will automatically recognize the different chord types. Play the accompaniment chords in parentheses ( ) are two ways of the ...(97) () () () () () 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 the chord. Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional;
...will be recognized without them. Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to play a major chord Press the root note of the keyboard. the chords will automatically recognize the different chord types. Play the accompaniment chords in parentheses ( ) are two ways of the ...(97) () () () () () 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 the chord. Playing Styles Playing Auto-accompaniment Chords There are optional;
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The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance...
The Chord type applies to only the left-hand section of the keyboard, allowing you to easily play along with a song and sound like a great pianist (even though you might be musical, well-balanced sound. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 29 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance...
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ON/OFF] button to the score on the keyboard. Before After Try playing the score on page 96. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will play repeatedly. You'll ... basic pattern will come out according to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. This is provided on the left with both hands. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31
ON/OFF] button to the score on the keyboard. Before After Try playing the score on page 96. You can stop song playback at measure five the notes will play repeatedly. You'll ... basic pattern will come out according to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. This is provided on the left with both hands. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 31
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This is provided on the keyboard. ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your ... the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance assistant technology CHD/FREE type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. Play to match the music. 4 Press...
This is provided on the keyboard. ON/OFF] button to Play Piano Song playback will actually sound an octave higher. Continually play an FA-C arpeggio shown in the illustration with your ... the split point will begin. 5 Play on page 98. NOTE • The score for Nocturne is the performance assistant technology CHD/FREE type. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 33 You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 6 Press the [P.A.T. Play to match the music. 4 Press...
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... You will do). Play 3 notes at a time with auto accompaniment on the right side of the keyboard. To use these hints on the lefthand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Then, with your hands spread as shown in the display. Play 3 notes at the ...the Chord type. Once you select Chord/Free, the left and right hands at once with the left -hand rhythm to rhythm of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to the performance assistant technology Chord type! The Easy ...
... You will do). Play 3 notes at a time with auto accompaniment on the right side of the keyboard. To use these hints on the lefthand section of the display (page 52). 34 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Then, with your hands spread as shown in the display. Play 3 notes at the ...the Chord type. Once you select Chord/Free, the left and right hands at once with the left -hand rhythm to rhythm of the keyboard becomes the Chord type section, so use the performance assistant technology feature it is necessary to the performance assistant technology Chord type! The Easy ...
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... song you experience the Easy Song Arranger. You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that you will be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you can enjoy using the dial. Halleluj...
... song you experience the Easy Song Arranger. You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that you will be displayed. DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual 43 Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you can enjoy using the dial. Halleluj...
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... muted and no melody will be displayed. Rotate the dial and listen to the song. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Press the [VOICE] button. Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. Change a Song's Style 3 Listen to how... the song sounds with different styles. NOTE • When playing song numbers 010, 011 and 020 to begin playback of the keyboard. You can 't specify chords by pressing the [START/STOP] button). 6 Select a voice you select different styles the song will need to press the...
... muted and no melody will be displayed. Rotate the dial and listen to the song. SONG MEL Hold for longer than a second 44 DGX-230/YPG-235 Owner's Manual Press the [VOICE] button. Press and hold the [VOICE] button for longer than a second. Change a Song's Style 3 Listen to how... the song sounds with different styles. NOTE • When playing song numbers 010, 011 and 020 to begin playback of the keyboard. You can 't specify chords by pressing the [START/STOP] button). 6 Select a voice you select different styles the song will need to press the...