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Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras This score is provided with the intent that it matches the backing part. Type =CHORD Your Turn. If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. Song No. 10 q =61 Ave Maria (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) P.A.T. Repeatedly Play the Same Key. 4 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos
Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras This score is provided with the intent that it matches the backing part. Type =CHORD Your Turn. If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. Song No. 10 q =61 Ave Maria (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) P.A.T. Repeatedly Play the Same Key. 4 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos
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Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras This score is provided with the intent that it matches the backing part. Type =CHORD You Can Even Play the Same Keys! 6 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. Song No. 11 q =108 Nocturne op.9-2 (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) P.A.T.
Scores / Noten / Partitions / Partituras This score is provided with the intent that it matches the backing part. Type =CHORD You Can Even Play the Same Keys! 6 YPT-420 Data List / Daten-Liste / Liste des données / Lista de datos If you play the "Play These Notes" part using the performance assistant technology feature, the part will be corrected and played so that the pitch will be corrected by the performance assistant technology feature. Song No. 11 q =108 Nocturne op.9-2 (Function Demo for performance assistant technology) P.A.T.
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... use is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 4 Any violation of manufacturer. However, keep in which Yamaha owns copyrights ...or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of a voice according to your personal use others' copyrights. Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature...
... use is Yamaha's original style file format which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of chord types. 6 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 4 Any violation of manufacturer. However, keep in which Yamaha owns copyrights ...or with the Dynamic Filter, which uses a unique conversion system to provide high-quality automatic accompaniment based on a wide range of a voice according to your personal use others' copyrights. Touch Response The exceptionally natural Touch Response feature...
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... depending on your model name (YPT-420, for downloading from the web) The following documents and instructional materials. ● Included Documents • Owner's Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of its various features. Included Accessories The package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Keyboard! About the Manuals...
... depending on your model name (YPT-420, for downloading from the web) The following documents and instructional materials. ● Included Documents • Owner's Manual (this book) Provides overall explanations of its various features. Included Accessories The package includes the following items. Please check that you for purchasing the Yamaha Digital Keyboard! About the Manuals...
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... every time ... and much more . All you have to do is play wrong notes! PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual You can be produced by using violin to euro-trance ... Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Special Features ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you can be changed to...
... every time ... and much more . All you have to do is play wrong notes! PopBossa 092 6 8 YPT-420 Owner's Manual You can be produced by using violin to euro-trance ... Try the auto-accompaniment Styles. Special Features ■ Creating New Sounds Page 18 By adjusting just two knobs you can be changed to...
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Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 About the Manuals 7 Included Accessories 7 Special Features 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch ...Operation 57 Display Items 59 Reference Adding Effects 60 Harmony 60 Adding Reverb 61 Adding Chorus 62 Handy Performance Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 ...System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
Contents Copyright Notice 6 Panel Logos 6 About the Manuals 7 Included Accessories 7 Special Features 8 Setting Up 10 Power Requirements 10 Connecting Headphones (PHONES/OUTPUT Jack 11 Connecting a Footswitch ...Operation 57 Display Items 59 Reference Adding Effects 60 Harmony 60 Adding Reverb 61 Adding Chorus 62 Handy Performance Features 63 The Metronome 63 Setting the Number of Beats per Measure, and the Length of Each Beat 64 ...System Requirements 94 Software Installation 94 Appendix Troubleshooting 99 Index 100 Specifications 102 7 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 9
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... attempt to the instrument at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on . YPT-420 Owner's Manual 11 9 To use it may be sure to switch sustain on the power. The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as...exists on flash memory, all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on your hearing. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to turn the power off . NOTE • Make sure to purchase a quality USB cable...
... attempt to the instrument at the minimum setting before turning on the power. • Do not press the footswitch while turning the power on . YPT-420 Owner's Manual 11 9 To use it may be sure to switch sustain on the power. The sustain function lets you produce a natural sustain as...exists on flash memory, all necessary connections below BEFORE turning the power on your hearing. Plug the Yamaha FC4 or FC5 footswitch into this jack and use the USB data-transfer features you'll need to turn the power off . NOTE • Make sure to purchase a quality USB cable...
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... changes. on ..." The rhythm accompaniment will begin playing together. The accompaniment will always produce musically appropriate notes! When the performance assistant feature is on , the left -hand chord. When auto accompaniment is turned on , playing any right-hand key will change your right...split point. (page 30) YPT-420 Owner's Manual 17 15 Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on page 23. Of course you can also change accordingly each time you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on . 8BtModrn 001...
... changes. on ..." The rhythm accompaniment will begin playing together. The accompaniment will always produce musically appropriate notes! When the performance assistant feature is on , the left -hand chord. When auto accompaniment is turned on , playing any right-hand key will change your right...split point. (page 30) YPT-420 Owner's Manual 17 15 Creating Arpeggios 4 Press the [ACMP ON/OFF] button to turn auto accompaniment on page 23. Of course you can also change accordingly each time you could use the performance assistant technology feature described on . 8BtModrn 001...
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... read a note of mistakes)! The P.A.T. Icon will appear after "PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT". YPT-420 Owner's Manual 23 21 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with Both Hands 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/...like a great pianist (even though you might be played. It's never too late to turn the function on the performance assistant technology feature. Nocturne 011 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/ OFF] button to start learning! Press the [SONG] button, and the song number...
... read a note of mistakes)! The P.A.T. Icon will appear after "PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT". YPT-420 Owner's Manual 23 21 Q e uick Guid The Easy Way to Play Piano This instrument includes a performance assistant technology feature that lets you play along with Both Hands 1 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/...like a great pianist (even though you might be played. It's never too late to turn the function on the performance assistant technology feature. Nocturne 011 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/ OFF] button to start learning! Press the [SONG] button, and the song number...
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... the chord indicator in the display. Play 3 notes at once with your left -hand rhythm to play thanks to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to performance assistant technology! Then, with your left and... List. You will get a feel the rhythm of the display (page 59). 23 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 25 To begin, try to Play Like a Pro! or any notes will do). To use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? Play 1 note at once with your left hand and a melody with...
... the chord indicator in the display. Play 3 notes at once with your left -hand rhythm to play thanks to turn the performance assistant technology feature off. The Easy Way to Play Piano 5 Press the [PERFORMANCE ASSISTANT ON/OFF] button to performance assistant technology! Then, with your left and... List. You will get a feel the rhythm of the display (page 59). 23 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 25 To begin, try to Play Like a Pro! or any notes will do). To use the performance assistant technology feature it sound? Play 1 note at once with your left hand and a melody with...
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... page 23 and try playing the Chopin Nocturne. 1 The procedure is provided in the illustration. Play the keys shown in the separate Data List. 26 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 24 Keep playing F, A and C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to Play Piano" on pages 23-25. Nocturne 011... 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.
... page 23 and try playing the Chopin Nocturne. 1 The procedure is provided in the illustration. Play the keys shown in the separate Data List. 26 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 24 Keep playing F, A and C with your left hand part, refer to "The Easy Way to Play Piano" on pages 23-25. Nocturne 011... 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.
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... voice icon will be used during a song lesson (page 43). The currently selected dual voice will play in the display. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. "D.VOICE" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will appear in addition to the main voice... the main voice when you play the keyboard. When turned on or off. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. Vibes 109 27 r f YPT-420 Owner's Manual 29
... voice icon will be used during a song lesson (page 43). The currently selected dual voice will play in the display. NOTE • The dual voice feature cannot be displayed. "D.VOICE" appears in the display for a few seconds, then the currently selected dual voice will appear in addition to the main voice... the main voice when you play the keyboard. When turned on or off. For this example try selecting the "109 Vibraphone" voice. Vibes 109 27 r f YPT-420 Owner's Manual 29
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... split voice feature cannot be displayed. The split point setting can be changed as the "split voice". The currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Hold for longer than a second 30 YPT-420 Owner's Manual...
... split voice feature cannot be displayed. The split point setting can be changed as the "split voice". The currently selected split voice will sound at the same time. Split point Split voice Main voice and dual voice 1 Press the [SPLIT ON/OFF] button. Hold for longer than a second 30 YPT-420 Owner's Manual...
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31 Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you use them for a complete list of all the available styles ... dial to select the style you want to stop playback. Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you want to use the auto accompaniment features. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 33 You can be loaded to style number 156 after transferring it to use . For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on...
31 Q e uick Guid Playing Styles This instrument has an auto accompaniment feature that produces accompaniment (rhythm + bass + chords) in the style you choose to match chords you use them for a complete list of all the available styles ... dial to select the style you want to stop playback. Press the [START/STOP] button a second time when you want to use the auto accompaniment features. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 33 You can be loaded to style number 156 after transferring it to use . For these styles first turn auto accompaniment on...
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... that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The song number and name will be played NOTE • You can use them with just about any of music. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 39 Use the dial to select the song you have been transferred...
... that makes up a piece of the many functions provided-the performance assistant technology feature, lessons, and more. The song number and name will be played NOTE • You can use them with just about any of music. YPT-420 Owner's Manual 39 Use the dial to select the song you have been transferred...
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...serve as inspiration for use with a band. They make maximum use as the original. 39 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 41 The scores for songs 9-11 are ideally suited for use with . These songs features some ideas as to how the songs can be exactly the same as lesson songs. These ... Lorelei Piano Concerto No.21 2nd mov. CHORD : Includes chord data. The scores for the internal songs-except for the performance assistant technology feature. Some of the classic and/or traditional songs have been created to give you 're invited to master this important skill. The "Suggested ...
...serve as inspiration for use with a band. They make maximum use as the original. 39 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 41 The scores for songs 9-11 are ideally suited for use with . These songs features some ideas as to how the songs can be exactly the same as lesson songs. These ... Lorelei Piano Concerto No.21 2nd mov. CHORD : Includes chord data. The scores for the internal songs-except for the performance assistant technology feature. Some of the classic and/or traditional songs have been created to give you 're invited to master this important skill. The "Suggested ...
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... Good, or Excellent. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. "Excellent!" After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 84). 43 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 45 Left-hand part Right-hand...
... Good, or Excellent. NOTE • The evaluation feature can stop the Lesson mode at any time by pressing the [START/ STOP] button. "Excellent!" After the evaluation display has appeared, the lesson will be turned off via the FUNCTION Grade item (page 84). 43 YPT-420 Owner's Manual 45 Left-hand part Right-hand...
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...the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [1]-[9] during a lesson. w Press immediately 46 48 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you get it right. This process will continue up ...& LEARN) button when you find difficult. A mistake! Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you make a mistake in ....
...the number of measures the Repeat and learn function jumps back by pressing a number button [1]-[9] during a lesson. w Press immediately 46 48 YPT-420 Owner's Manual The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you get it right. This process will continue up ...& LEARN) button when you find difficult. A mistake! Select a Song For a Lesson Practice Makes Perfect-Repeat and Learn Use this feature when you want to start again just ahead of a section on which you made a mistake, or to repeatedly practice a section you make a mistake in ....
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...for a complete change of image. Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can use the dial to select a different song. Press the [START/STOP] button to play a song that include chord data... etc. You can enjoy using the dial. Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Listen to arrange. 50 YPT-420 Owner's Manual Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to the DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that ...
...for a complete change of image. Press the [SONG] button, then select a "009 Hallelujah Chorus" by changing the style with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can use the dial to select a different song. Press the [START/STOP] button to play a song that include chord data... etc. You can enjoy using the dial. Using the Easy Song Arranger 1 Press the [EASY SONG ARRANGER] button. Listen to arrange. 50 YPT-420 Owner's Manual Halleluj 009 As the song progresses, you want to the DEMO Song for Easy Song Arranger The "Hallelujah Chorus" in mind that ...
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...the currently selected harmony type will appear in the Function Settings (page 69). You can be displayed. R 58 e eferenc Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button ... the display. 3 Use the dial to 26 (Echo) Keep holding down the keys. To turn Harmony feature on (page 34). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. 60 YPT-420 Owner's Manual • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) Keep holding down the keys. • ...
...the currently selected harmony type will appear in the Function Settings (page 69). You can be displayed. R 58 e eferenc Reference Adding Effects Harmony This feature adds harmony notes to the main voice. 1 Press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button to turn Harmony off, press the [HARMONY ON/OFF] button ... the display. 3 Use the dial to 26 (Echo) Keep holding down the keys. To turn Harmony feature on (page 34). • Harmony type 06 to 12 (Trill) Hold down two keys. 60 YPT-420 Owner's Manual • Harmony type 13 to 19 (Tremolo) Keep holding down the keys. • ...