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.... • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use of the instrument, or ... paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by Yamaha) only. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for instructional purposes only, and may be different from...
.... • Use the specified adaptor (PA-3C or PA-3B or an equivalent recommended by it might discolor the panel or keyboard. • Do not rest your weight on, or place heavy objects on the instrument, and do not use of the instrument, or ... paint thinners, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths. WARNING Always follow the basic precautions listed below to be caused by Yamaha) only. PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING * Please keep these precautions in a safe place for instructional purposes only, and may be different from...
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... practice sessions and rating your new PSR-172/170 in order to match. Main Features The PSR-172/170 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to make it ! I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - You now own a portable keyboard that puts a wealth of the Yamaha PSR-172/170 PortaTone! Lesson features four...
... practice sessions and rating your new PSR-172/170 in order to match. Main Features The PSR-172/170 is a built-in "chord encyclopedia" that teaches you how to make it ! I Yamaha Education Suite The PSR-172/170 features the new Yamaha Education Suite - You now own a portable keyboard that puts a wealth of the Yamaha PSR-172/170 PortaTone! Lesson features four...
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...footswitch while turning the power on. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the PSR-172/170. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is used in speaker system, you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at their minimum...included music rest into this changes the recognized polarity of the keyboard voice. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in the same way as you play...
...footswitch while turning the power on. press and hold down the footswitch as a damper pedal on the PSR-172/170. I Connecting a Keyboard Amplifier or Stereo System Though the PSR-172/170 is used in speaker system, you insert a headphone plug into the slot located at their minimum...included music rest into this changes the recognized polarity of the keyboard voice. I Using the MIDI Terminals The PSR-172/170 also features MIDI terminals, allowing you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PSR-172/170 with a built-in the same way as you play...
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...041 MUTE TRPET 042 FRENCH HORN 043 BRASS SECT No. Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. 000 GrandPno x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more ? Voice Name 011 VIBRATO ON 012 HARMONY OFF 013 HARMONY ON 014 ATTACK OFF 015 ATTACK ON 016 ... GUITAR No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w z w GrandPno q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-172/170 for piano play. Voice Name PIANO 001 GRAND PIANO 002 HONKY-TONK 003 E PIANO 1 004 E PIANO 2 005 E PIANO 3 006 E PIANO 4 007 HARPSICHORD...
...041 MUTE TRPET 042 FRENCH HORN 043 BRASS SECT No. Playing along with the Metronome z Press the [METRONOME] button. 000 GrandPno x Play the keyboard. Want to find out more ? Voice Name 011 VIBRATO ON 012 HARMONY OFF 013 HARMONY ON 014 ATTACK OFF 015 ATTACK ON 016 ... GUITAR No. Quick Guide Step 1 Voices w z w GrandPno q zq Playing the Piano Simply by pressing the [PORTABLE GRAND] button, you can automatically reset the entire PSR-172/170 for piano play. Voice Name PIANO 001 GRAND PIANO 002 HONKY-TONK 003 E PIANO 1 004 E PIANO 2 005 E PIANO 3 006 E PIANO 4 007 HARPSICHORD...
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Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... e Play the DJ GAME voice. 098 DJvoice1 w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button. Want to find out more ? ... E PNO TRIO 062 HARPSI TRIO 063 E ORG TRIO 064 VIBES DUET 065 TRP DUET No. w Select a voice. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 002 HnkyTonk e Play the keyboard. See page 22. Voice Name 076 SUS E PNO2 077 SUS VIBRAPHONE 078 SUS STRINGS ECHO 079 PIANO 080 E PIANO 081 HARPSICHORD 082 CELESTA 083 FOLK...
Step 1 Voices Selecting and Playing Other Voices The PSR-172/170 has a total of them out now... e Play the DJ GAME voice. 098 DJvoice1 w Press the Lesson [L] or [R] button. Want to find out more ? ... E PNO TRIO 062 HARPSI TRIO 063 E ORG TRIO 064 VIBES DUET 065 TRP DUET No. w Select a voice. 000 GrandPno TEMPO 116 002 HnkyTonk e Play the keyboard. See page 22. Voice Name 076 SUS E PNO2 077 SUS VIBRAPHONE 078 SUS STRINGS ECHO 079 PIANO 080 E PIANO 081 HARPSICHORD 082 CELESTA 083 FOLK...
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Changing the volume of the song This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance. Bach) Turkish March (W.A. Chopin) Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (J.S. Schumann) Polonaise (J.S. Dvorák) Frühlingslied (F. Bach) Die Forelle (F. Dvorák) Pizzicato Polka (J. Bishop) ...
Changing the volume of the song This lets you adjust the volume balance between the song and your keyboard performance. Bach) Turkish March (W.A. Chopin) Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (J.S. Schumann) Polonaise (J.S. Dvorák) Frühlingslied (F. Bach) Die Forelle (F. Dvorák) Pizzicato Polka (J. Bishop) ...
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...fic chord Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Press the [Dict.] button. m Stop the auto accompaniment. M7 Learning how to play the Accompaniment section keyboard. v Play the notes of the chord as you play chords by showing you how to play a GM7 chord... Keys for entering the chord root (C4...see "Looking up Chords in this case, M7). Want to find out more ? The auto accompaniment starts as soon as indicated in the keyboard diagram in this case, G). x Specify the root note of the chord (in the display. See page 43. 15 Want to find out ...
...fic chord Example: G M7 Root note Chord type z Press the [Dict.] button. m Stop the auto accompaniment. M7 Learning how to play the Accompaniment section keyboard. v Play the notes of the chord as you play chords by showing you how to play a GM7 chord... Keys for entering the chord root (C4...see "Looking up Chords in this case, M7). Want to find out more ? The auto accompaniment starts as soon as indicated in the keyboard diagram in this case, G). x Specify the root note of the chord (in the display. See page 43. 15 Want to find out ...
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...find out more ? Waiting In Lesson 2, you master them at normal speed. Want to find out more ? See page 37. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until.... 17 Timing This step lets you work on the keyboard is muted, and you to find out more ? Lesson 2 - The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on your practicing and - Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that monitors...
...find out more ? Waiting In Lesson 2, you master them at normal speed. Want to find out more ? See page 37. The PSR-172/170 checks your timing and how rhythmically "tight" your liking, letting you slow down difficult passages and bring up the tempo gradually until.... 17 Timing This step lets you work on the keyboard is muted, and you to find out more ? Lesson 2 - The accompaniment pauses and waits for both hands are assigned, depending on your practicing and - Lr4 BothHand • The PSR-172/170 also has a convenient Tap Tempo function that monitors...
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... idea of other categories. While the power is playing... You can do with the songs. Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-172/170 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in sequence. Initially..., turn the power off , simply turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control about a third of the PSR-172/170 can play back in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. You can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. ...
... idea of other categories. While the power is playing... You can do with the songs. Song name Melody notation Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) • The PSR-172/170 has a Demo Cancel function that the display indicates both the chords and the melody notes (in sequence. Initially..., turn the power off , simply turn the [MASTER VOLUME] control about a third of the PSR-172/170 can play back in the music staves and the keyboard diagram) as they change during playback. You can adjust the control for optimum level once the songs start playing. ...
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..." appears at the lower or upper part of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-172/170 has seven Overall functions or controls. Panel Display Indications The PSR-172/170 features a large multi-function display that appears next...
..." appears at the lower or upper part of the keyboard when the Style mode and auto accompaniment are respectively an octave lower or higher than notated. w Overall function bar indicator The PSR-172/170 has seven Overall functions or controls. Panel Display Indications The PSR-172/170 features a large multi-function display that appears next...
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... of the special DJ voices (#098, #099) with the DJ feauture by using the Multi pads or the keyboard. Also for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice. 2 Turn on the keyboard can be played as shown below ). If the same block is to be used interchangeably. Each block has a different... the [START/STOP] button to stop the song. • If two sixteenth notes are no left or right parts in the display one of the keyboard, the DJ voice is called up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for playing contemporary dance music. Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button...
... of the special DJ voices (#098, #099) with the DJ feauture by using the Multi pads or the keyboard. Also for playing the specially programmed DJ song and voice. 2 Turn on the keyboard can be played as shown below ). If the same block is to be used interchangeably. Each block has a different... the [START/STOP] button to stop the song. • If two sixteenth notes are no left or right parts in the display one of the keyboard, the DJ voice is called up a dynamic DJ voice, style and DJ GAME for playing contemporary dance music. Playing the DJ 1 Press the [DJ] button...
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... and/or others 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 a short pause before the indication appears. 042 Fr.Horn TEMPO 116 I Using the...
... and/or others 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 a short pause before the indication appears. 042 Fr.Horn TEMPO 116 I Using the...
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The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. About the Harmony voices • ...from which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- Dual voices (#089 - #097) blend two voices together for the harmony ... wealth of today's popular music styles. that let you play a variety of drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice Chart below.) Icons representing each playable from opposite sections of DJ voices (#...
The PSR-172/ 170 also features special Drum Kit voices - #088 (with the notes you play on the keyboard at a time. About the Harmony voices • ...from which sounds are played together, only the last note or highest note played will be played on the keyboard, only one -, two- Dual voices (#089 - #097) blend two voices together for the harmony ... wealth of today's popular music styles. that let you play a variety of drum and percussion sounds from the keyboard. (Refer to the Drum Kit Voice Chart below.) Icons representing each playable from opposite sections of DJ voices (#...
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...song is playing back and select the desired voice. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of the PSR-172/170 can also be selected in the display. Song numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] ...Start the selected song. Current melody note 006 FurElise 002 MEASURE Current measure number • You can also play along with them on the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the currently selected voice, or even select a...
...song is playing back and select the desired voice. Selecting and Playing a Song 1 Press the [SONG] button. The basic categories of the PSR-172/170 can also be selected in the display. Song numbers can use the numeric keypad to directly enter the song number, or use the [+]/[-] ...Start the selected song. Current melody note 006 FurElise 002 MEASURE Current measure number • You can also play along with them on the keyboard. Selecting and Playing Songs The Song mode features 100 special songs that have been created using the currently selected voice, or even select a...
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The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one of your own selection. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one second. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to .... 001 MELODY V 001 30 Press the [START/STOP] button. Selecting and Playing Songs 4 Stop the song. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of the song with the original melody voice or one step further -
The convenient Melody Voice Change feature takes this one of your own selection. Melody Voice Change The PSR-172/170 lets you replace the original voice used for at least one second. Press the [VOICE] button, then use the numeric keypad or [+]/[-] buttons to .... 001 MELODY V 001 30 Press the [START/STOP] button. Selecting and Playing Songs 4 Stop the song. For example, if the current voice selected on the keyboard along with each of the songs, either with the panel voice of the song with the original melody voice or one step further -
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Lessons 1 - 3 apply to read music and play the keyboard. in rhythm. letting you play and master both the left- These practices...to select the desired part for you play and master the missing part yourself - All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used , as long as described below. and right-hand parts of the songs are muted - I ...1 Select one part muted, letting you play in rhythm and at the same time. Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for practice. Press the [SONG] button, then use way to learn how to each song independently, step by ...
Lessons 1 - 3 apply to read music and play the keyboard. in rhythm. letting you play and master both the left- These practices...to select the desired part for you play and master the missing part yourself - All of the 100 songs of the PSR-172/170 can be used , as long as described below. and right-hand parts of the songs are muted - I ...1 Select one part muted, letting you play in rhythm and at the same time. Waiting In this lesson step, the PSR-172/170 waits for practice. Press the [SONG] button, then use way to learn how to each song independently, step by ...
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... or chord with the music. Pick a note to play a note above F#2. For the left hand, use of the left hand, the PSR-172/170 actually has two different types of the keyboard. Timing This lesson step lets you play the chords with your playing is in time with normal left-hand chords, and...
... or chord with the music. Pick a note to play a note above F#2. For the left hand, use of the left hand, the PSR-172/170 actually has two different types of the keyboard. Timing This lesson step lets you play the chords with your playing is in time with normal left-hand chords, and...
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...notes are held . TEMPO 116 3 Specify the type of chord Dict. Pressing this key selects the root G. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as indicated in the display) in notation and on the panel). both in the ACMP section of ... notes - Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). TEMPO 116 Chord name (root and type) Individual notes of chord (keyboard) The display shows the name of the chord. TEMPO 116 Flashes when correct notes are also recognized.) Dict. To leave the Dictionary function, press...
...notes are held . TEMPO 116 3 Specify the type of chord Dict. Pressing this key selects the root G. Press the key on the keyboard that corresponds to the desired chord root (as indicated in the display) in notation and on the panel). both in the ACMP section of ... notes - Pressing this key selects the major seventh chord type (M7). TEMPO 116 Chord name (root and type) Individual notes of chord (keyboard) The display shows the name of the chord. TEMPO 116 Flashes when correct notes are also recognized.) Dict. To leave the Dictionary function, press...
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...keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of 100 different styles are listed at F#2) is made up of the panel. Intro, Main A and B (with the voices (see page 23). Selecting and Playing a Style 1 Press the [STYLE] button. Each style is for each pattern - The PSR-172.../170 also features the convenient Dictionary function. Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-172/170 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - A total of instrumental backing to your performance, letting you ...
...keyboard into the rhythms add the excitement of 100 different styles are listed at F#2) is made up of the panel. Intro, Main A and B (with the voices (see page 23). Selecting and Playing a Style 1 Press the [STYLE] button. Each style is for each pattern - The PSR-172.../170 also features the convenient Dictionary function. Selecting and Playing Styles The PSR-172/170 provides dynamic rhythm/accompaniment patterns - A total of instrumental backing to your performance, letting you ...
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... flashes in the ACMP section of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is playing by ), then press any key when accompaniment is off). Simply tap...three times for a 3/4 time style), and the accompaniment starts automatically at the desired tempo. Selecting and Playing Styles I Using Sync Start The PSR-172/170 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the accompaniment at that tapped speed. The flashing pattern provides a visual...
... flashes in the ACMP section of the auto accompaniment and automatically start the rhythm/accompaniment by simply pressing a key on the keyboard. You can also change the tempo while the accompaniment is playing by ), then press any key when accompaniment is off). Simply tap...three times for a 3/4 time style), and the accompaniment starts automatically at the desired tempo. Selecting and Playing Styles I Using Sync Start The PSR-172/170 also has a Sync Start function that allows you to start the accompaniment at that tapped speed. The flashing pattern provides a visual...