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... 400 000 018 100 Warm Atmosphere 401 000 019 100 Hollow Release 402 000 040 100 Nylon Electric Piano 403 000 064 100 Nylon Harp 404 000 065 100 Harp Vox 405 000 066 100 Atmosphere Pad ...Fi WORLD 417 000 000 105 Sitar 418 000 032 105 Detuned Sitar 419 000 035 105 Sitar 2 420 000 097 105 Tamboura 421 000 000 106 Banjo 422 000 028 106 Muted Banjo 423 000 096 106...Reverse Cymbal SOUND EFFECTS 456 000 000 121 Fret Noise 457 000 000 122 Breath Noise 458 000 000 123 Seashore 12 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos Voice List / Voice-Liste / ...
... 400 000 018 100 Warm Atmosphere 401 000 019 100 Hollow Release 402 000 040 100 Nylon Electric Piano 403 000 064 100 Nylon Harp 404 000 065 100 Harp Vox 405 000 066 100 Atmosphere Pad ...Fi WORLD 417 000 000 105 Sitar 418 000 032 105 Detuned Sitar 419 000 035 105 Sitar 2 420 000 097 105 Tamboura 421 000 000 106 Banjo 422 000 028 106 Muted Banjo 423 000 096 106...Reverse Cymbal SOUND EFFECTS 456 000 000 121 Fret Noise 457 000 000 122 Breath Noise 458 000 000 123 Seashore 12 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos Voice List / Voice-Liste / ...
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... except for the song pre-installed in conjunction with peripheral Devices. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which uses a unique conversion system to all computer software, style files, MIDI fi.... Stereo Sampled Piano The instrument has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice-created by any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual ...
... except for the song pre-installed in conjunction with peripheral Devices. This product incorporates and bundles computer programs and contents in which Yamaha owns copyrights or with respect to which uses a unique conversion system to all computer software, style files, MIDI fi.... Stereo Sampled Piano The instrument has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice-created by any GM-compatible music data can play back differently compared to the original data, due to the MIDI standard which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual ...
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... the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to change the mood of a song written for piano, for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you play in real time! ■ Arpeggio Function Page 14 Similar to the arpeggio... technology Page 23 Play along with full accompaniment? Experience a whole new world of arpeggios can be assigned to play it subtly or drastically. PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual
... the equivalent of a full backing band covering a wide variety of distortion, "sweetness," or other characteristics to a sound to change the mood of a song written for piano, for example-and you'll sound like a pro as long as you play in real time! ■ Arpeggio Function Page 14 Similar to the arpeggio... technology Page 23 Play along with full accompaniment? Experience a whole new world of arpeggios can be assigned to play it subtly or drastically. PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual
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...14 Create Original Sounds 18 Assigning Effects to the Knobs 18 Using the Knobs 21 The Easy Way to Play Piano 23 Play with Both Hands 23 Change the Song Tempo 27 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 28 Select...Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL 29 Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands -SPLIT 30 Play the Grand Piano Voice 31 Drum Kits 32 Select and Play the Drum Kit 32 Playing Styles 33 Select a Style Rhythm 33 Play... System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
...14 Create Original Sounds 18 Assigning Effects to the Knobs 18 Using the Knobs 21 The Easy Way to Play Piano 23 Play with Both Hands 23 Change the Song Tempo 27 Try Playing a Variety of Instrument Voices 28 Select...Play Two Voices Simultaneously-DUAL 29 Play Different Voices with the Left and Right Hands -SPLIT 30 Play the Grand Piano Voice 31 Drum Kits 32 Select and Play the Drum Kit 32 Playing Styles 33 Select a Style Rhythm 33 Play... System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
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... Sequence Sawtooth Square Pulse Trance Synth Echo Voice No. 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Piano Arpeggio Ballad Electric Piano Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Acid Synth Arabic Loop Massive Percussion 14 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The arpeggio function will automatically be engaged so you can play the notes of Instrument Voices...
... Sequence Sawtooth Square Pulse Trance Synth Echo Voice No. 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 Voice Name Piano Arpeggio Ballad Electric Piano Guitar Chord Guitar Arpeggio Acid Synth Arabic Loop Massive Percussion 14 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The arpeggio function will automatically be engaged so you can play the notes of Instrument Voices...
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That completes preparation to use a grand piano voice, so press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. A "style" is an automatic accompaniment pattern. Press the [STYLE] button and the name of the currently selected style ... left hand while playing arpeggios with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 14 For this example we 'll use the arpeggio function. 3 Select the style you instantly select a voice with your right hand to "Playing...
That completes preparation to use a grand piano voice, so press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. A "style" is an automatic accompaniment pattern. Press the [STYLE] button and the name of the currently selected style ... left hand while playing arpeggios with a single button press. 2 After turning the arpeggio function on, select an arpeggio type (steps 1 and 2 on page 33. 16 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 14 For this example we 'll use the arpeggio function. 3 Select the style you instantly select a voice with your right hand to "Playing...
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... as though it might be a bit muffled, with the left hand. The chart below lists some spacey, floating 1980's effects. c EG Select a piano voice, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up and operate Knob A while playing for some interesting ways to use Knob A to hear the "direct..., organ-like , it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn Knob A and Knob B all the way down to adjust the tempo. 20 22 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The attack time is selected.
... as though it might be a bit muffled, with the left hand. The chart below lists some spacey, floating 1980's effects. c EG Select a piano voice, and turn the Knob A and Knob B settings up and operate Knob A while playing for some interesting ways to use Knob A to hear the "direct..., organ-like , it already has reverb and chorus effects applied, and turn Knob A and Knob B all the way down to adjust the tempo. 20 22 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The attack time is selected.
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...other selection controls to start learning! For this example try selecting the "010 AveMaria". 21 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play any notes and still sound good! It's never too late to select... sound like a great pianist (even though you can 't play . Song name AveMaria 010 Song number The song displayed here will be played. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 23 Refer to page 25 for more information on . 2 Select a song. icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on ...
...other selection controls to start learning! For this example try selecting the "010 AveMaria". 21 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play any notes and still sound good! It's never too late to select... sound like a great pianist (even though you can 't play . Song name AveMaria 010 Song number The song displayed here will be played. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 23 Refer to page 25 for more information on . 2 Select a song. icon will appear when performance assistant technology is on ...
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... other functions (page 39). 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 22 24 YPT-420 Owner's Manual You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Of course you play the part from the fifth measure. 4 Play on... the normal meaning of the word, but for lessons, and use them for this instrument the term "song" also refers to play . Listen to Play Piano ● What is a "Song"?
... other functions (page 39). 3 Press the [START/STOP] button. You can stop song playback at any time by pressing the [START/STOP] button. 22 24 YPT-420 Owner's Manual You can even play the same keys over and over: C, E, G, C, E, G, C, E. Of course you play the part from the fifth measure. 4 Play on... the normal meaning of the word, but for lessons, and use them for this instrument the term "song" also refers to play . Listen to Play Piano ● What is a "Song"?
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... hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with auto accompaniment on the right side of the display (page 59). 23 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 25 Play 3 notes at the same timing-type 2. ● Play alternately with the left and right hands (any other combination. ...notes will get even better results if you play a song that includes chord data, or a style with your right ... The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to Play Like a Pro! Sounds like you get acceptable results no matter where you match your left...
... hands spread as shown in the illustration, simply play the keyboard alternately with auto accompaniment on the right side of the display (page 59). 23 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 25 Play 3 notes at the same timing-type 2. ● Play alternately with the left and right hands (any other combination. ...notes will get even better results if you play a song that includes chord data, or a style with your right ... The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to Play Like a Pro! Sounds like you get acceptable results no matter where you match your left...
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The Easy Way to Play Piano Next try adding the right-hand part. 3 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Select "011 Nocturne". Play the keys shown in the separate Data List. 26 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 24 The complete score for Nocturne is that same... C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth measure. Nocturne 011 2 Listen to Play Piano" on pages 23-25.
The Easy Way to Play Piano Next try adding the right-hand part. 3 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. Select "011 Nocturne". Play the keys shown in the separate Data List. 26 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 24 The complete score for Nocturne is that same... C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to eight measures, then begin playing from the ninth measure. Nocturne 011 2 Listen to Play Piano" on pages 23-25.
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..., or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute. The Easy Way to Play Piano Change the Song Tempo When using the performance assistant technology or in other situations in time with the rhythm of measure Third beat Second beat...
..., or the [0] to [9] number buttons to set to tempo to anywhere from 011 and 280 quarter-note beats per minute. The Easy Way to Play Piano Change the Song Tempo When using the performance assistant technology or in other situations in time with the rhythm of measure Third beat Second beat...
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... GrandPno 001 Appears when the Voice mode is engaged. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will play . a wide variety of voices. 28 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The voice number and name will be displayed. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. 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. The available voices will be selected and displayed in...
... GrandPno 001 Appears when the Voice mode is engaged. Voice number 2 Select the voice you will play . a wide variety of voices. 28 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The voice number and name will be displayed. The voice selected here becomes the main voice. 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. The available voices will be selected and displayed in...
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... try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play piano, all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off , so only the Grand Piano voice will be turned off . NOTE • When you want to do is selected. Try Playing... a Variety of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to the left of split voices. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you press...
... try selecting the "033 Folk Guitar" voice. Press the [PORTABLE GRAND] button. The "001 Grand Piano" voice will play piano, all settings other than touch sensitivity are turned off , so only the Grand Piano voice will be turned off . NOTE • When you want to do is selected. Try Playing... a Variety of Instrument Voices 3 Select the desired split voice. Play the Grand Piano Voice When you just want to the left of split voices. Watch the displayed split voice and rotate the dial until the voice you press...
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... a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords! C F C Playing Styles G F C Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 148 Piano Boogie -3-chord boogie-woogie- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 091 Bossa Nova -Bossa nova with just three chords. Press the [INTRO/ENDING... backing with jazz-style chords- Try playing it through several times. When you 're ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. 35 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 37
... a feel for the progression in the score, try changing the order of the chords! C F C Playing Styles G F C Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 148 Piano Boogie -3-chord boogie-woogie- Press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. Recommended Style 091 Bossa Nova -Bossa nova with just three chords. Press the [INTRO/ENDING... backing with jazz-style chords- Try playing it through several times. When you 're ready to stop playing press the [INTRO/ENDING/rit.] button. 35 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 37
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...songs-except for ease in the separate Data List. These piano solo pieces are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. These songs features some ideas as the original. 39 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 41 CHORD : Includes chord data. The ..."Suggested Uses" column provides some of piano ensemble songs that are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature. ...
...songs-except for ease in the separate Data List. These piano solo pieces are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature, and more. These songs features some ideas as the original. 39 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 41 CHORD : Includes chord data. The ..."Suggested Uses" column provides some of piano ensemble songs that are ideally suited for use with the performance assistant technology feature. ...
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... for a left hand, both -hands lesson. Play the note shown in the display. ForElise 012 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 43 NOTE • Song numbers 10 and 11 are a variety of song types. ... The song will slow down to learn. 41 Q e uick Guid Select a Song For a Lesson Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like , and you can even play wrong notes. Select the ... the correct notes. ● Lesson 2 Learn to use songs (only SMF format 0) downloaded from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category! Press the [SONG] button, and rotate the dial to select the song you want to...
... for a left hand, both -hands lesson. Play the note shown in the display. ForElise 012 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 43 NOTE • Song numbers 10 and 11 are a variety of song types. ... The song will slow down to learn. 41 Q e uick Guid Select a Song For a Lesson Yamaha Education Suite You can select song you like , and you can even play wrong notes. Select the ... the correct notes. ● Lesson 2 Learn to use songs (only SMF format 0) downloaded from the Piano Solo, Piano Ensemble category! Press the [SONG] button, and rotate the dial to select the song you want to...
Owner's Manual
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... to send and receive performance and setting data. MIDI is played through the speakers. In the world today, these numbers as "with what voice) 1 (grand piano) Note number (with which key) 60 (C3) Note on the instrument. For example, let's say you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and... (styles), and User songs are processed as representative acoustic instruments. The MIDI standard is enormous-simply by this instrument to a computer and transmitting MIDI data. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 85
... to send and receive performance and setting data. MIDI is played through the speakers. In the world today, these numbers as "with what voice) 1 (grand piano) Note number (with which key) 60 (C3) Note on the instrument. For example, let's say you strike a key, and a hammer inside hits some strings and... (styles), and User songs are processed as representative acoustic instruments. The MIDI standard is enormous-simply by this instrument to a computer and transmitting MIDI data. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 85