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Congratulations on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of -use in a highly compact package. PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS 11 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 12 PORTABLE GRAND 13 USING ... PLAYING SONGS - MULTI FINGERING 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of its various features. Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel...
Congratulations on your new PortaTone in order to take full advantage of -use in a highly compact package. PLAYING THE DEMO SONGS 11 PANEL DISPLAY INDICATIONS 12 PORTABLE GRAND 13 USING ... PLAYING SONGS - MULTI FINGERING 33 q Single Finger Chords 33 q Fingered Chords 33 WHAT IS A CHORD 34 WRITING CHORD NAMES 35 q The Intervals of the Yamaha PSR-195/PSR-79 PortaTone! You now own a portable keyboard that combines advanced functions, great sound and exceptional ease-of its various features. Contents PANEL CONTROLS AND TERMINALS 6 q Front Panel...
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... The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a built-in the Style mode - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education ...100 songs, for the Piano styles) also have their own four Fill-in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you how to play specific chords. Special Piano styles - The PSR-195 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Song mode - Chord Guide functions in ...
... The PSR-195/PSR-79 is a built-in the Style mode - The Yamaha Education Suite includes: Powerful Melody Guide functions in , high-quality stereo amplifier/speaker system. 5 with the following features and functions: Yamaha Education Suite page 26-27, 34-35, 37-39 The PortaTone features the new Yamaha Education ...100 songs, for the Piano styles) also have their own four Fill-in the chord name, and the PortaTone shows you how to play specific chords. Special Piano styles - The PSR-195 also has a Sustain switch jack. • Built-in the Song mode - Chord Guide functions in ...
Owner's Manual
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... phrases. (See page 40.) 7 Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (s, t, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are used to respectively...
... phrases. (See page 40.) 7 Panel Controls and Terminals ³ Power switch (STAND BY/ON) · MASTER VOLUME dial This determines the overall volume of the PortaTone. » OVERALL, DEMO START buttons (s, t, +, -) These are for selecting the various "overall" functions and setting their values. (See page 23.) They are used to respectively...
Owner's Manual
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...instrument if it pops up your PortaTone for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. 9 Power Requirements Although the PSR-195/79 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION :.... Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to power your instrument from the AC mains. PSR-195 BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 s When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. ...
...instrument if it pops up your PortaTone for a long time, make sure you unplug the AC power adaptor from the wall AC outlet, and/or remove the batteries from the instrument. 9 Power Requirements Although the PSR-195/79 will need the optionally available Yamaha PA-3B Power Adaptor. CAUTION :.... Using an AC Power Adaptor To connect your PortaTone to power your instrument from the AC mains. PSR-195 BATTERIES 1.5V x 6 s When the Batteries Run Down When the batteries run either from an optional AC adaptor or batteries, Yamaha recommends use of an AC adaptor whenever possible. ...
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... the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - Doing this jack. s Using a Sustain Footswitch (PSR-195 only) This feature on the PSR-195 lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. NOTE: • Make sure...
... the footswitch while turning the power on an acoustic piano - Doing this jack. s Using a Sustain Footswitch (PSR-195 only) This feature on the PSR-195 lets you use an optional footswitch (Yamaha FC4 or FC5) to interface the PortaTone with a builtin speaker system, you play it through an external amplifier/speaker system. NOTE: • Make sure...
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Getting Started - Press the STAND BY/ON button. The current song name and number appear at the left of the PortaTone can do with the songs. Many features of the display. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is on the keyboard with the ... page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While the Demo song is playing... Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has a huge variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to match the changes in sequence. STAND BY ON Set the Volume. You can play in the...
Getting Started - Press the STAND BY/ON button. The current song name and number appear at the left of the PortaTone can do with the songs. Many features of the display. Whenever the power is turned on, the Voice mode is on the keyboard with the ... page 20. 002 MEASURE Current chord Keyboard diagram (current note is dark) Melody notation While the Demo song is playing... Playing the Demo Songs The PortaTone has a huge variety of Demo songs, specially recorded to match the changes in sequence. STAND BY ON Set the Volume. You can play in the...
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...also flash to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode and auto accompaniment 1212 are selected, it briefly shows the function name and .... In the first example, the Song mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for a note or notes that are respectively an octave lower or higher than ...
...also flash to play the currently selected song.) EX.1 Song EX.2 mode Song mode Voice mode · Overall function bar indicator The PortaTone has seven Overall functions or controls. When the Style mode and auto accompaniment 1212 are selected, it briefly shows the function name and .... In the first example, the Song mode is being played back, this indicates the current chord root and type. Panel Display Indications The PortaTone features a large multi-function display that shows all important settings for a note or notes that are respectively an octave lower or higher than ...
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... of the Metronome sound independently of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "MtrVol" appears in the Overall menu). 14 Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. OVERALL Decreases Metronome Volume value Increases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press...
... of the Metronome sound independently of the OVERALL s/t buttons, repeatedly if necessary, until "MtrVol" appears in the Overall menu). 14 Press one of the other PortaTone sounds. OVERALL Decreases Metronome Volume value Increases Metronome Volume value Restoring the Default Metronome Volume Value To restore the default Metronome Volume value (100), press...
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... - Thus, playing middle C with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- key to select voice #42, press "4" on the panel. NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before changing to select the next voice number. (This functions exactly the same as printed on the numeric keypad, then "2." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 042 Trombone TEMPO...
... - Thus, playing middle C with the numeric keypad, 2) using the +/- key to select voice #42, press "4" on the panel. NOTE: When selecting Voice numbers 1 - 10, the PortaTone pauses briefly before changing to select the next voice number. (This functions exactly the same as printed on the numeric keypad, then "2." 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 042 Trombone TEMPO...
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... time, some may not sound and/or others may be played. To change to the original voice. NOTE: The PortaTone is selected. The type of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. (On the PSR-79, Dual voices are at #91 - #93 and voices #94 - #99 are special Sustain voices.) Also included are...
... time, some may not sound and/or others may be played. To change to the original voice. NOTE: The PortaTone is selected. The type of harmony used for a rich, layered sound. (On the PSR-79, Dual voices are at #91 - #93 and voices #94 - #99 are special Sustain voices.) Also included are...
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Selecting and Playing Voices - The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu). Press one of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). ...during song playback. 18 It also determines the pitch of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Voice Mode Transpose and Tuning You can instantly restore the default setting of the songs and the ...
Selecting and Playing Voices - The Transpose settings can be changed the Transpose setting, you to easily match the pitch of the PortaTone to increase or decrease the Transpose value. Select the Transpose function in the Overall menu). Press one of ± 12 semitones (± 1 octave). ...during song playback. 18 It also determines the pitch of "00" by pressing both the main voice and the bass/chord accompaniment of the PortaTone with the Transpose and Tuning functions. The Voice Mode Transpose and Tuning You can instantly restore the default setting of the songs and the ...
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... One function, you can be selected in the song itself. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PortaTone. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the same way as with them on...
... One function, you can be selected in the song itself. The basic categories of songs and their numbers are shown at the left of the PortaTone. A Voice Change function lets you set whether the keyboard voice changes or not with the voice changes in the same way as with them on...
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... - The Song Mode Change the value. About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the display provides a convenient, easy-to-understand indication of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Use the OVERALL +/- If you've changed the tempo, you turn on .) When you can restore the...
... - The Song Mode Change the value. About the Beat Display TEMPO 116 This section of the display provides a convenient, easy-to-understand indication of the PortaTone, the tempo is selected in the Overall menu). Use the OVERALL +/- If you've changed the tempo, you turn on .) When you can restore the...
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...turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is played. Song playback continues without pausing, so you to Waiting, the PortaTone waits for all songs have been provided. indicating which notes you should play and when you practice at your own pace by automatically pausing ...play that makes practice and learning of the song, allowing you play them. Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. Press the MELODY GUIDE button repeatedly until you to be played is selected. 26 The...
...turned on either before starting a song, or while a song is played. Song playback continues without pausing, so you to Waiting, the PortaTone waits for all songs have been provided. indicating which notes you should play and when you practice at your own pace by automatically pausing ...play that makes practice and learning of the song, allowing you play them. Selecting and Playing Songs - The Song Mode Melody Guide The PortaTone has a special Melody Guide function that part yourself. Press the MELODY GUIDE button repeatedly until you to be played is selected. 26 The...
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...VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. You can select from the 100 voices of the PortaTone often use special voices that the voice played from the keyboard. The programmed voice of the song, and play the melody from the panel ...Voice Change function off . In the VC On condition, you can also change to the new selection. Select a song. NOTE: The songs of the PortaTone for playing the melody from the keyboard remains the same as the voice (or voices) programmed to turn Voice Change on ensures that are indicated...
...VOICE CHANGE MELODY GUIDE WAITING MINUS ONE OFF VC On 001 MEASURE Change the Voice directly. You can select from the 100 voices of the PortaTone often use special voices that the voice played from the keyboard. The programmed voice of the song, and play the melody from the panel ...Voice Change function off . In the VC On condition, you can also change to the new selection. Select a song. NOTE: The songs of the PortaTone for playing the melody from the keyboard remains the same as the voice (or voices) programmed to turn Voice Change on ensures that are indicated...
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... (A or B) is to follow the Intro. The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the following ways: HINT: The PortaTone also features chord and bass accompaniment that Intro will be followed by playing any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key... section First, press the MAIN A or MAIN B button - The Style Mode Start the selected style. before pressing the START/ STOP button.) Using Sync-Start The PortaTone also has a Sync-Start function that Intro is off).
... (A or B) is to follow the Intro. The flashing pattern provides a visual indication of both the tempo and time signature of the following ways: HINT: The PortaTone also features chord and bass accompaniment that Intro will be followed by playing any key in the ACMP section of the keyboard (or any key... section First, press the MAIN A or MAIN B button - The Style Mode Start the selected style. before pressing the START/ STOP button.) Using Sync-Start The PortaTone also has a Sync-Start function that Intro is off).
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... You can be recognized in Single Finger operation are not recognized : B minor 6, Bb minor 6, and B augmented. Whichever method you use, the PortaTone "understands" what chord you to the left of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is that can simply play a major chord:... minor 7th/ flatted 5th. • If augmented and diminished 7th chords are optional; The Fingered technique is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will be recognized as simple augmented and diminished. s Fingered Chords in parentheses are inverted, the lowest note will still recognize it (...
... You can be recognized in Single Finger operation are not recognized : B minor 6, Bb minor 6, and B augmented. Whichever method you use, the PortaTone "understands" what chord you to the left of C NOTE: If the chord is inverted (i.e., C-E-G is that can simply play a major chord:... minor 7th/ flatted 5th. • If augmented and diminished 7th chords are optional; The Fingered technique is played as G-C-E), the PortaTone will be recognized as simple augmented and diminished. s Fingered Chords in parentheses are inverted, the lowest note will still recognize it (...
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... the desired key (see chart below). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHORD SMART TS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to C, playing an D will result in the display. buttons on automatically when Smart is not only a convenient feature for easily playing various...
... the desired key (see chart below). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHORD SMART TS GUIDE DICTIONARY OFF Smart ACMP ON TEMPO 116 Indicates selected key signature (shows number of the PortaTone provide powerful, easy-to C, playing an D will result in the display. buttons on automatically when Smart is not only a convenient feature for easily playing various...
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.... There are automatically called up. 40 MULTI PAD x20BANKS Press one of the available banks and their contents, see page 46. All sounds play the PortaTone.
.... There are automatically called up. 40 MULTI PAD x20BANKS Press one of the available banks and their contents, see page 46. All sounds play the PortaTone.
Owner's Manual
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... to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of the QY-70). In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is built into many electronic musical instruments and other digital music related devices, allowing them to one sending. Before... sent. Also, a connected sound source may not play back performance data from the connected sending device. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - NOTE: • On the PortaTone, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts that the current...
... to the MIDI OUT and MIDI IN terminals of the QY-70). In the simple, yet powerful MIDI application example below, the Yamaha QY-70 Music Sequencer is built into many electronic musical instruments and other digital music related devices, allowing them to one sending. Before... sent. Also, a connected sound source may not play back performance data from the connected sending device. MIDI Selecting and Playing Styles - NOTE: • On the PortaTone, the following data: Ch. 1 : Keyboard, harmony Ch. 2 : Bass Ch. 3 : Chord Ch. 4 - 7 : Other Ch. 10 : Rhythm • Parts that the current...